Children's Nonfiction

The UK was once a huge global superpower. Bigger than the Roman Empire. Bigger than the Incas, Mayas, Aztecs, Mughal, Ottoman or any other European, Asian, African or American power. Its influence was felt in countries all over the world, but it didn't...

'Spellbinding ... a pitch-perfect treasure' LoveReading4Kids Set your sails east with this stunningly original new history of the world. Peter Frankopan, number one bestselling author and historian, explores the connections made by people, trade,...

"The perfect companion for transitioning to secondary" - Lancashire Evening Post "Highly recommended" - School Reading List THE title to have for kids transitioning from primary to secondary school. Moving up...

Enjoy all the fun of summer in this entertaining sticker book, a perfect size for holidays and journeys. Decorate scenes including a beach, a picnic, a camping trip and a summer fair with stickers of animals, flowers, sandcastles, food and much more...

This delightful sticker activity book is full of dolls to dress for lots of different types of parties. Use the stickers to dress the dolls as pirates, face-painted animals, rainbow unicorns and lots, lots more.About the AuthorFiona Watt is an Editorial...

My bed rocks on water My bed sways in the breeze. My bed’s beneath a curtain My bed’s aloft in trees . . . In the Netherlands, some beds rock on water. In Brazil they might sway in the breeze. From Canada to Japan, Afghanistan to Norway, sleep has taken...

A stunning atlas with 15 beautifully illustrated maps for children to pore over. Young explorers can discover the countries, continents, oceans, mountains and ice caps of our amazing planet and learn where different animals and people live. There are...

A pumpkin life cycle book with hominess and heart!In this rhyming picture book about the life cycle of a pumpkin, a pumpkin becomes something new with each turn of the page, from a flower to a house to a face. Extensive back matter on the pumpkin life...

The only official sticker books created in collaboration with Mojang! Are you ready for adventure? The official Minecraft Character Creator Sticker Book takes readers on a journey across the Overworld and into the...

A new series of Horrible Histories sticker activity books, crammed with quick quizzes, foul facts and putrid pictures, the Horrible Histories Sticker Activity Book: Rotten Romans covers all things horrible in ruthless Rome. With over 250 savage stickers,...

From atoms and X-rays to the Big Bang and the Internet, brilliant breakthroughs by successful scientists have changed the world. Dip inside this intriguing book to read the stories of 100 scientists and their amazing discoveries, including Marie Curie...

Find out all about what makes a good friend in this fun lift-the-flap book.Find Out About: Making Friends helps curious preschoolers learn about being a good friend and making new ones. Featuring friendly child characters and familiar situations, this...

Finding a girl squad that's as unique and special as you are starts with finding YOURSELF.Friendships are SO difficult to get right - and when rumours swirl or dramas unfold, your confidence vanishes and the worries start to take over. In this essential...

Dive into the incredible underwater world of sharks and rays, from menacing Great Whites and weird-looking Hammerheads to graceful Manta Rays. Learn how these mysterious creatures swim, breathe and feed and marvel at their lives on the ocean floor, in...

A classic collection of farm animal tales written by best-loved Yorkshire Vet, Julian Norton.Follow the adventures of a local vet and the various farm animals who need his help and care over the course of one summer. Set against the wild and beautiful...

From psychologist and children's friendships expert Eileen Kennedy-Moore and parenting and health writer Christine McLaughlin comes a social development primer that gives kids the answers they need to make and keep friends.Friendships aren't always easy...

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material...

Can you keep clean, eat healthily and be kind? Say it with us loudly . . . YES I CAN!A first book of about self-care - perfect for building confidence and self-esteem in very young children.Every morning, when we wake up, we try to be our very best...

Pass your level 1 music test with Tom Gates! From DogZombies to Dude3, music is a HUGE part of the Tom Gates world. Learn how to play all your favourite songs from the series with REAL notation for: Guitar ...

Gold NAPPA Winner (National Parenting Publications Awards) What to Do When You Worry Too Much guides children and parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of anxiety. Did you know that worries are like...

A New York Times bestseller about the seasons, now in a gorgeously gify board book! Squirrel is so cross. Yesterday there were loads of beautiful leaves on his tree, but today? Today some are missing and Squirrel is...

This busy board book encourages hands-on fun for your toddler as they learn about the many different colours.Introducing My First Colours, an adorable board book for babies and toddlers, featuring lots of new words, as well as counting and finding shapes...

Winner of the Best Book With Facts Blue Peter Book Award 2017. Amazing real-life stories about extreme survival.Beautifully presented in a large, paperback format, and fully illustrated in colour throughout, this wonderful anthology is a treat for all...

Flaps, facts and an exciting range of outfits will inspire kids to get dressed for the day. From sports kit and superhero costumes to coats and wellies, this delightful book makes getting dressed fun.A book for little children about why they can't wear...

Each entertaining puzzle in this handy little book can be completed with just a pen or pencil, making it ideal for keeping children occupied whilst on the move. Includes a range of puzzles, from Sudoku and crosswords to mazes and spot the difference.Full...

We the Forest aims to ‘rewild the imagination’ by opening children’s eyes afresh to the wonder of forests through a meld of science and contemporary artwork. New scientific discoveries show that the interconnectedness of the forest runs deeper than we...

Sloths are experts in quiet and calm, and so make an excellent subject for a quite time activity book. As children have fun positioning the stickers, they can find out about these easy-going jungle animals and see them by night and day, sleeping,...

These signing guides introduce signs for a variety of everyday activities, from getting up in the morning to going to the park. Make signing a natural part of your everyday communication.AwardsJoint winner of Practical Pre-School Bronze Award 2006 (UK)...

Read Write Inc. Phonics Book Bag Books are engaging texts to support children with additional reading practice outside the classroom. They have been specifically designed for children to take home after school, in order to share their reading journey and...

Vibrantly illustrated by Creature Features creator Natasha Durley, this is a dinosaur book with a difference. Each page is bursting with unusual creatures from the time of the dinosaurs, all united by a common characteristic. From long necks to terrific...

Ideal purchase for young fans of Thomas & Friends Farshore are the #1 annuals publisher in the UK (Bookscan TCM 2023) Let’s race into action with the Thomas & Friends Annual 2025! Featuring all your favourite engines including Thomas, Percy, Diesel,...

100 Forest School Activities is a bumper book that teaches kids how to thrive outside, through outdoor crafts, bushcraft skills and nature-based play. This lively collection of outdoor activities is an essential guide for connecting with the natural...

Nee naw, nee naw! The fire engine is here to save the day. Peep into the cab, roll out the hoses and slide out the ladder to find out how it works. Truck-obsessed toddlers will love all the details to spot, flaps to lift and holes to peep through. An...

This fun activity book is bursting with ideas for printing cats and dogs (and kittens and puppies, too!). Print spots on Dalmatians, cats hiding in trees, fluffy fur on pink poodles and lot, lots more. With seven bright inkpads, there's plenty of colours...

Babies will love looking at the bright pictures in this delightful book and as they move the sliders, seeing the Christmas tree glow with coloured lights, finding who's hiding in the gingerbread house and catching Santa as he slips down the chimney...

Little children will love hearing the birds sing as they press the pages of this enchanting book. Each beautifully illustrated scene has simple text and cut-out shapes to discover, and a sound button to press to hear different bird sounds including baby...

*GOOD HOUSEKEEPING USA BEST KIDS BOOK AWARD 2023 WINNER* 'A charming and pleasant trip downriver that should remind anyone, wherever they are, that rivers are vital ecosystems that we ignore at our peril.' - The Eden Project This richly illustrated...

Zoe and Astra, the fairy unicorn, are on a quest to find the Silver Chalice. According to unicorn legend, the chalice is able to show the future. But first they must complete the Treasure Maze, three rooms, full of riddles and mazes, and all before the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780142410585Author Dr. Gail SaltzFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 279mm...

This work is a complete, comprehensive and progressive teaching and learning programme. It is for children sitting 11+, SATs, common entrance and scholarship examinations. Arranged in a topic by topic format, it adopts a more traditional approach. A...