Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Biography

In this biography, discover the incredible story of Anne Frank, the courageous young writer who hid from the Nazis during World War II. Anne Frank's diary is read by children and adults worldwide. It tells two stories- one of an extraordinary young girl living in hiding during one of the most fea...

Photographs, illustrations, and maps accompany historical essays, and diary excerpts, providing an insight to Anne Frank and the massive upheaval which tore apart her world.

While her family hid during the Holocaust, Anne Frank recorded her personal reflections as well as the harrowing circumstances she faced in her diary. Read about her life before and after the start of World War II.

A beautifully illustrated collection of the awe-inspiring stories of 50 women's contributions to today's society. This beautifully illustrated collection of the inspiring stories of 50 women who have pushed the boundaries of human excellence and endeavor. Standing out for their achievements in sp...

It was 1914 when Sister Alice Ross-King left Australia for the war. Nursing was her passion - all she had ever wanted to do. But Alice couldn't have imagined what she would see. She served four long years and was brave, humble and endlessly compassionate. Using extracts from Alice's actual diarie...

Learn how Arthur Conan Doyle came to create the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. The fascinating true story of the inspiring writer Arthur Conan Doyle, and how he created the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, is brought to life for children by Linda Bailey. How is a writer ma...

Ash Barty is the current No. 1 women's tennis player in the world. In 2021 she won the Wimbledon Ladies' Singles title and in 2019 the French Open Ladies' Singles title.

"From Dan Aykroyd to Bobby Fischer, Temple Grandin to Greta Thunberg, Autistic legends alphabet presents a wide-ranging A to Z of inspiring people on the Autism spectrum. Beautifully illustrated and movingly written, this unique Alphabet Legends title is a 'must read' for every young person on th...