Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Language & Literature

This picture book explores the extraordinary stories behind the global origins of some ordinary-seeming words. Did you know that karaoke is an orchestra without any musicians, or that a companion is someone to share your lunch with? The stories behind everyday English words are a treasure trove o...

Discover the world beneath the waves with this magically illustrated treasury of folklore from the ocean deeps. Do you know the story of the ghost ship Mary Celeste? Or the myths behind seaquakes and tsunamis? Have you heard of Nanaue, the Hawaiian King of the Sharks? For millennia, humans have l...

The Lore of the Land is a treasury of fascinating tales and ancient wisdom, unearthing the folklore of the worlds wildest places. Unearth the secrets of our natural world with The Lore of the Land, a richly illustrated compendium of folklore and wisdom from the land, skies and seas. From thunderi...

"Lots of Animal Jokes for Kids includes hilarious jokes for kids for endless hours of entertainment at a can't-be-beat price."

These learned lovers of unicorns have created a treasure chest of unicorn lore - the facts, the fiction, the where, why and what of these elusive beasts. This is the ultimate gift for anyone who truly believes. Discover where unicorns really live around the world, learn how to find them, what the...

The Magical Unicorn Society is the official authority on the secrets and legends behind these elusive creatures. Now, they've opened their doors once again, and invite unicorn lovers to enjoy 8 new enchanting tales featuring the magical unicorn families. Discover the legend of the Golden Unicorn ...

This Mandarin picture dictionary covers the 1500 most useful Mandarin Chinese words and sentences. Each word and sentence is given in Chinese characters with Hanyu Pinyin pronunciation and English definition. The words are grouped into 37 themes or topics. Each theme has 25 to 35 words and 5 to 8...

This is a story of Sydney In order of who did what first: The incidents, places and people, All illustrated and versed. Who first pulled a tooth using ether? What started the first pistol fight? When were the first Chinese tea rooms? Where was the first traffic light? Through a series of (unexpec...

Jam-packed with over 800 jokes! You'll laugh at these face-squishing, knee-buckling, belly-aching gags! Q: Where do fish go on holidays? A: Finland. Q: What never sleeps for long and always needs changing? A: A baby. Q: Why don't athletes like kangaroos? A: Because they always beat them at long j...