Collection: Junior Non-Fiction History

Tough Times: A Kid's Life in Ancient Egypt shows the world of ancient Egypt through the eyes of a craftsman's child, using cartoon-like illustrations, easy-to-read text, fact boxes and maps to immerse young readers in the sights, sounds and smells of the period. Dodge crocodiles on the Nile, deci...

This insightful and touching book evokes the challenges and the contributions of Aboriginal soldiers during WWI. It is a touching story of the trials and tribulations of Finny, an Aboriginal warrior who wanted nothing more than to serve his country. It leaves the reader with a sense of pride of o...

Explore the mysterious land which lay between two rivers of the ancient world. Ancient Mesopotamia - Assyria, Sumer and Babylonia - is rich in its fascinating and mysterious history. Learn about the religion, language and culture of this ancient land in this engaging and in-depth title.

Among the Andes mountains, discover the ancient civilisation of the Incas. From the breathtaking Machu Picchu to the simple lives of farmers, explore the roads and bridges, mummies and treasures of this fascinating and rich civilisation.

The ancient Maya were one of history's most fascinating civilisations. Explore this ancient Central American society; the breathtaking pyramids of El Castillo, religion and sacrifice in Mayan society, and the eventual arrival of the Spanish in this fascinating and thrilling title.

The Indus Valley is one of ancient historyampaposs most mysterious and little known civilisations. This title explores what is known about this area of India and Pakistan discovering how they built grid systems invented modern plumbing and traded with their neighbours in this fascinating title.

Bastet is a mummified cat who is here to take you on a journey through the mystical death rituals of Ancient Egypt. Starting with some routine disembowelment and mummification, she explains about the role of the coffins, the separation of your soul, the importance of amulets and the various types...

From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes the next volume in the incredible story of the human race, for younger readers. Something really strange happened 10,000 years ago, and it changed everything. Why did millions of people agree to obey a few leaders? Where did kings and...

The true story of Australia starts with a piece of land that went for a swim. About 200 million of years ago it floated away from Africa. Very, very, slowly. It was home to dinosaurs and giant animals, then the first Australians showed up and got comfortable. And for a long time this wild and won...