Young Adult Nonfiction

Anyone who experienced the attacks on September 11 cannot forget the imagery: the smoking, falling towers, the Pentagon smoldering, the Shanksville crash site, the first responders.But there is an invisible story hidden in the wreckage, one that required...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781801051484Author Kit ElliotFormat HardbackPage Count 56Imprint Imagine That Publishing LtdPublisher Imagine That Publishing LtdDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Eleftherios Venizelos (1864-1936) was the outstanding Greek statesman of the first half of the twentieth century. Michael Llewellyn-Smith traces his early years, political apprenticeship in Crete, and energetic role in that island's emancipation from...

Looking for something fun to do one day, the Sun and the Wind begin a competition. Both try to get a man to take his coat off as he walks his dog. Find out who wins the contest in Pippa Goodhart's delightful retelling of this traditional story about...

Bridge has always been a bit of an oddball, but since she recovered from a serious accident, she's found fitting in with her friends increasingly hard. Tab and Em are getting cooler and they don't get why she insists on wearing novelty cat ears every day...

The Old West was full of itchy trigger fingers, but also had its share of hemp necktie enthusiasts. Lucky Luke is not a fan of such summary justice, and when he interrupts an improvised hanging with no less than three ropes for a single man, he runs...

Search and rescue dogs play a crucial part in helping people in danger. Find out how they are trained and what they can do to help the humans who are risking their lives to save others in this book by Chris Oxlade. Collins Big Cat Progress...

Absolute clarity is the aim with a new generation of revision guide. This guide has been expertly compiled and edited by subject specialists, sports professionals, highly experienced examiners and a good dollop of scientific research into what makes...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995706064Author BoesFormat PaperbackPage Count 98Imprint C. BoesPublisher C. BoesWeight(grams) 163gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 7mm

The ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers. A comprehensive handbook to the planets, stars and constellations visible from the southern hemisphere. 6 pages for each month covering January-December 2023. Diagrams drawn...

Endorsed by WJEC, this book offers high quality support you can trust. / Each topic includes detailed explanations and underpinning knowledge, all written in clear uncomplicated language. / Exam practice and skills guidance is provided for the assessment...

Forty years after her death, Janis Joplin remains among the most compelling and influential figures in rock-and-roll history. Her story-told here with depth and sensitivity by author Ann Angel-is one of a girl who struggled against rules and limitations,...

You are enough You are brave and determined, and you can overcome any obstacle or setback that stands in your way. Whenever you struggle with your self-belief, pick yourself up with this little book of feel-good quotes and statements that will...

An engaging classroom playscript. Acclaimed Broadway playwright Ken Ludwig's humorous adaptation of this classic tale. First performed by the Bristol Old Vic in 2006. Based on Alexandre Dumas' timeless swashbuckler, The Three Musketeers tells the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995653207Author Michael Andrew WarwickFormat PaperbackPage Count 142Imprint Florence May PublishingPublisher Florence May PublishingWeight(grams) 149g

This incredibly powerful and dramatic story deals with prejudice, judgement, courage and the difficulty of sorting right from wrong in a complex world.About the AuthorMiriam Halahmy writes novels, short stories and poetry many of which have been included...

Be Happy is a guided notebook for teenagers, providing tools, advice, and inspiration to promote joy and wellbeing. This practical guide helps teenagers to focus on the positives in their lives, set goals and discover the best in themselves. It covers...

For all those who journey to Middle Earth, here is the definitive guide to its lands, legends, histories, languages and people.The Complete Tolkien Companion explains, translates, and links every single reference - names, dates, places, facts, famous...

Knowing Britten is a vivid and insightful account of Steuart Bedford's long association with both Britten the man and his music - 2021 Book of the Year -Presto Music The conductor and pianist Steuart Bedford (1939-2021) could not remember a time when...

The Liverpool & Manchester Railway was Britain's first mainline, inter-city railway; opened in 1830 it was at the cutting edge of railway technology. Engineered by George Stephenson and his team - John Dixon, William Allcard, Joseph Locke - the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780892818235Author M. J. AbadieFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Bindu BooksPublisher Inner Traditions Bear and CompanyWeight(grams) 449gDimensions(mm)...

A practical companion to help kids enjoy outdoor activities and adventures even when it's rainy, snowy or windy. As the weather turns into autumn and the kids start watching more television and stare at the computer, how can you get them out and about to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780374423568Author Michael CollinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 172Imprint Farrar, Straus & Giroux IncPublisher Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc

True stories of prison breaks including those of Frank Abagnale, whose story is told in Catch Me If You Can; Henri Charriere who claimed to have escaped from the supposedly inescapable Devil's Island - the true story as opposed to his questionable...

Panic symptoms and panic attacks can feel overwhelming and frightening. This book guides teens through the isolation and worry of living with panic symptoms or panic disorder. Through interactive exercises, this book shows that the key to unlocking...

A new global history of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan - an invasion whose consequences are still felt in Afghanistan and across the wider world. On 24 December 1979, Soviet armed forces entered Afghanistan, beginning an occupation that would last...

The powerful memoir of one of the co-founders of Black Lives Matter which explores how the movement was born, adapted for young adults and featuring brand new content including photos and journal entriesA movement that started with a hashtag -...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781839250903Author Foxton BooksFormat PaperbackPage Count 245Imprint Foxton BooksPublisher Foxton BooksWeight(grams) 800gDimensions(mm) 297mm * 210mm * 15mm

Written by well-respected authors, the Cambridge Checkpoint Science suite provides a comprehensive, structured resource which covers the full Cambridge Secondary 1 framework and seamlessly progresses into the next stage. This engaging course supports...

Get It Right: Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar provides an accessible introduction to the basics of spelling, punctuation and grammar for 11-14 year old school students. This series offers a comprehensive package of teaching and practice in one and...

An exciting collaboration between Otter-Barry Books and Pop Up Projects, introducing new voices in poetry for 10-14 years old. Rising Stars, sponsored by Arts Council England's Grant for the Arts programme, is a poetry anthology showcasing the work of...

When I was younger I didn't know a thing about death. I thought it meant stillness, a body gone limp. A marionette with its strings cut. Death was like a long vacation - a going away. Storms and flooding are worsening around the world, and a...

Cyber security is a central issue for legal services providers, their insurers and regulators. This second edition of Cyber Security Toolkit has been fully revised and updated to cover current cyber security threats and best practice approaches.Book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593435991Author Khia GloverFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Zeitgeist Young AdultPublisher Random House USA Inc

A lively and colourful text which covers the beginnings of civilisation in Mesopotamia, Egypt and China; the Persian Empire and the Hebrews; the Classical world of Greece and Rome with a final chapter on Roman Britain.Book InformationISBN...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781782493846Author CICO KidzFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint CICO BooksPublisher Ryland, Peters & Small LtdWeight(grams) 341g

Emile Zola was the leader of the literary movement known as 'naturalism' and is one of the great figures of the novel. In his monumental Les Rougon-Macquart (1871-93), he explored the social and cultural landscape of the late nineteenth century in ways...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781483808758Author SpectrumFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint SpectrumPublisher SpectrumWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 267mm * 208mm * 10mm

Applying Maths in Science, Working Scientifically and Writing Extended Answers are essential to GCSE success. Give your students extra practice on these areas on the trickiest parts of the new GCSE science 9-1 specifications. Perfect for any...

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...