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When Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the Spice Islands by sailing west through or around the New World. He was right, but what he didn't know was that the treacherous voyage would take him...

Thoughtful account of the extraordinary life of Anne Frank for young readers. Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive. Includes essential facts and insightful details to help the reader understand Anne...

Introduced by newsreader, presenter, and Barnardo's president Natasha Kaplinsky, Letters From Lockdown features 100+ letters from celebrity names, COVID heroes, and a diverse range of members of the public, all answering the question - 'What was lockdown...

Discover the incredible life 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...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781580893374Author Michael O. TunnellFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Jane Addams Children's Book Award (Bks for Younger Children) 2009. Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Seven to Ten) 2009 and...

Discover the inspiring story of Harriet Tubman, a fearless activist and abolitionist who helped guide many slaves to freedom, in this fascinating kids' biography.Born into slavery in the 1820s, Harriet Tubman would later run away and later help scores of...

'The way Robert Peal describes Georgian England, you'd be mad not to want to live there yourself' GUARDIAN Anne Bonny and Mary Read, pirate queens of the Caribbean Tipu Sultan, the Indian ruler who kept...

'The way Robert Peal describes Georgian England, you'd be mad not to want to live there yourself' GUARDIAN Anne Bonny and Mary Read, pirate queens of the Caribbean Tipu Sultan, the Indian ruler who kept...

From the series that brings to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures Lively speech, gentle humour and full-colour illustrations bring the reader closer to the action as the story unfolds Young readers will learn about each famous...

Discover the stories of 20 amazing activists who are caring for our planet and its people. Fascinating facts about each activist's life and times are accompanied by bright and accessible illustrations, making this book ideal for young children wanting...

Discover the amazing life story of Martin Luther King Jr, whose powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world. Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous "I have a dream" speech, which he gave during the March on...

A special lavishly illustrated new edition of Michael Foreman's classic story. War Game is a modern classic about a group of lads who sign up to fight in World War I and find themselves fighting on the front line. Then, on Christmas Day in...

Join the Planetwalker, John Francis, on an exploration of kindness, great and small. From the kindness John has experienced in his own life to the history of how kindness has helped to shape our laws, morals and communities, read many inspirational...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781576583555Author Janet BengeFormat PaperbackPage Count 217Imprint YWAM Publishing,U.S.Publisher YWAM Publishing,U.S.Weight(grams) 191gDimensions(mm) 203mm...

The story of the man who captured the heart of a nation in its darkest days, Captain Sir Tom Moore. This fully illustrated book is about life's ups and downs, about family, about never giving up, and about what we can achieve when we work together.This...

Tom Daley: diver, sporting legend, Olympian. Dive into the world of sports with of one of the greatest athletes of all time, Tom Daley. A Life Story: this exciting series throws the reader directly into the lives of...

Be inspired by one of the world's most important and influential campaigners! Discover the story of Greta, from her decision to skip school in favour of her one-person strike outside Swedish parliament, to her current role as a spearhead of an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780792272977Author Joseph Lemasolai LekutonFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

Leon "Locksmith" Rolle is one-quarter of the phenomenally successful band Rudimental. In this book, he shares his aspirational story. With chapters on mindset, self-belief and confidence, Leon encourages you to find balance and happiness, no matter what...

"Young readers are sure to find inspiration as they read about unique children from all over the world who were able to change the world around them and be encouraged to follow their dreams and fight for what is right." -BooklistAnyone-no matter how...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781534401198Author Phil KnightFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman BooksPublisher Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman...

The inspiring all-American story of faith, family, hard work, and perseverance by Olympic fencer, activist, and Time"100 Most Influential People" honoree Ibtihaj MuhammadAt the 2016 Rio Olympics, Ibtihaj Muhammad smashed barriers as the first American to...

Meet 30 positive male role models from throughout history. From activists like Mahatma Gandhi and Frederick Douglass to creative innovators like Prince and David Hockney, these men have fought conventional stereotypes to prove that modern-day masculinity...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781638788232Author Arlisha Norwood PhDFormat HardbackPage Count 212Imprint Callisto KidsPublisher Callisto KidsWeight(grams) 1gDimensions(mm) 1mm * 1mm * 1mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781576580189Author Janet BengeFormat PaperbackPage Count 203Imprint YWAM Publishing,U.S.Publisher YWAM Publishing,U.S.Weight(grams) 181g

Readers will be entranced by the true story of a cat that becomes separated from his family when they flee Iraq and become refugees in Europe. Their reunion will bring tears to the coldest heart.About the AuthorMarne Ventura writes educational material...

Character Design Quarterly (CDQ) is a lively, creative magazine bringing inspiration, expert insights, and leading techniques from professional illustrators, artists, and character art enthusiasts worldwide. Each issue provides detailed tutorials on...

Thoughtful introduction to the extraordinary life of Martin Luther King for young readers. Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive. Includes essential facts and insightful details to help the reader...

Why stick with plain old A, B, C when you can have Amelia (Earhart), Malala, Tina (Turner), Ruth (Bader Ginsburg), all the way to eXtraordinary You--and the Zillion of adventures you will go on? Instagram superstar Eva Chen, author of Juno Valentine...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781597849418Author Shahada Sharelle Abdul HaqqFormat HardbackPage Count 52Imprint The Light IncPublisher Tughra BooksWeight(grams) 398g

Meet the real-life health heroes!GBP1 from the sale of this book will be donated to NHS Charities Together. For readers aged 8+, Health Heroes is packed full of true stories of healthcare workers past and present, from all walks of life and from all...

Meet the real-life health heroes!GBP1 from the sale of this book will be donated to NHS Charities Together. For readers aged 8+, Health Heroes is packed full of true stories of healthcare workers past and present, from all walks of life and from all...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Schneider Family Book Award (Teen) 2005.Book InformationISBN 9780439339056Author Samantha AbeelFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Scholastic USPublisher...

An unbelievably hilarious middle-grade true story from bestselling author Jordan Sonnenblick. In a typical school year, every kid has one or two things go wrong. But for Jordan, there's A LOT going wrong ALL THE TIME. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780803735118Author William KamkwambaFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Dial Books for Young Readers,USPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647397753Author Rachelle BurkFormat PaperbackPage Count 66Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge Press

From the time she was two years old, Jazz knew that she had a girl's brain in a boy's body. She loved pink and dressing up as a mermaid and didn't feel like herself in boy's clothing. This confused her family, until they took her to a doctor who said...

Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England. He began his career as a hired British sailor during Queen Anne's War. He eventually settled in the Bahamas...