Young Adult Nonfiction

One of the Evening Standard's Best Non-fiction 2021.'We knew that black and brown bodies, working class voices, women's voices, did not have a space where they could be heard - and so this writing collective was a necessary and political act' In the...

Timber is a timeless construction material and there is a growing movement to use modern methods to repair and maintain heritage structures. What is the best approach in refurbishing timber-framed buildings and how can a modern engineer understand the...

A variety of tasks allow you to:* Engage students with exciting visual content, real-world emphasis, fresh case studies and country profiles with regular online updates from the Geography Association.* Monitor student growth with 'Check Your Progress'...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914377006Author Jose Augusto MatosFormat PaperbackPage Count 72Imprint Helion & CompanyPublisher Helion & Company

Easy to use in the classroom or as a tool for revision, the Oxford Literature Companions provide student-friendly analysis of a range of popular set texts. Each book offers a lively, engaging approach to the text, covering characters, themes, language...

Perfect for ages 8 to 80!Adapted from A Short History of Nearly Everything, this stunningly illustrated book from Bill Bryson takes us from the Big Bang to the dawn of science, and everything in between! Ever wondered how we got from nothing to...

When Charles-I came to the throne in 1625 he began to make changes in the way Scotland was run, including the introduction of a new prayer book. He believed that a king was given his position by God and that no one had the right to question his actions,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312289119Author Frank LongoFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint St. Martins Press-3PLPublisher St. Martins Press-3PLWeight(grams) 118gDimensions(mm)...

Elegies of Chu (in Chinese, Chuci), one of the two surviving collections of ancient Chinese poetry, is a key source for the whole tradition of Chinese poetry. Because the elegies contain passionate expressions of political protest as well as shamanistic...

"Boost your confidence in Science with our engaging, full-colour Level 3 Science Course Book. Bright, student-friendly and accessible, this book provides extensive coverage of the curriculum by threading a story through the text. It's been written...

Michael Rosen's two cats are popular on Twitter because he started sharing his conversations, (his 'chats') with them as tweets about a year ago. The cats generally have the upper hand and Michael has to put up with their demands. The tweets take on the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312661052Author Phillip HooseFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781861688880Author Danielle LobbanFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Independence Educational PublishersPublisher Cambridge Media Group

This is a new biography of two great British engineering pioneers, who did much to develop the world we now live in. George and Robert Stephenson, were at the forefront of early railways and were at the cutting edge of modern engineering history. ...

An engaging classroom playscript. Kevin is Catholic. Sadie is Protestant. In Belfast they are supposed to be enemies - so what chance do they have when they fall in love?A poignant love story set in Belfast during the TroublesBook InformationISBN...

Football fans love nothing more than to read about their favourite teams. Although this books is aimed at young teenagers they will delight all ages with their mixture of funny and enlightening stories and will give hours of pleasure discovering quirky...

In an ever-changing world, good manners never go out of style. These essential skills and tips will help you in several aspects as you grow into manhood.He knows how to shake hands. He knows how to be a good sport. He knows how to give a genuine...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906841270Author Gillian SargentFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Association for Scottish Literary StudiesPublisher Association for Scottish Literary...

It's hard to be a teen! It's even more challenging when we have sensory differences. People with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), a newly identified neurological condition, as well as those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), are frequently...

Welcome to the Witherward, and to a London that is not quite like our own. Here, it's summertime in February, the Underground is a cavern of wonders and magic fills the streets. But this London is a city divided, split between six rival magical factions,...

A New Windmill Book of Very Short Stories contains a collection of very short stories from a range of genres chosen to interest and appeal to students at Key Stage 3. Some of the stories are written by well-known authors, such as Paul Jennings, Jan Mark,...

This book improves the understanding and telling of stories in secondary school students and young adults. Specifically designed for older children and young adults, this practical language programme was created by a specialist speech & language...

What exactly is science? Stars and plants, rocks and soil, hurricanes and airplanes - science is all of these things and so much more. It's also about curiosity: asking questions and exploring possible answers. Through simple words and child friendly...

Parasites and infectious diseases are everywhere and represent some of the most potent forces shaping the natural world. They affect almost every aspect imaginable in the life of their hosts, even as far as the structure of entire ecosystems. Hosts, in...

The book develops pupils' use and understanding of German by providing straightforward explanations of the way language works, alongside motivation, stepped activities. Clear learning targets are made explicit to the pupils at the beginning of each unit...

This motivational guide outlines the importance of three essential principles of success: self-discipline, learning from defeat and the Golden Rule. Each chapter draws upon industrialist Andrew Carnegie's words and advice as inspiration, with annotations...

The brilliant second book from a rising star of the picture book world, tipped as 'one to watch' by The Bookseller magazine. There's a team of dognappers on the loose. This time they're up against a very clever dog...

A fast-paced, thought-provoking adventure story filled with friendship, war and the journey to find who we really are, from the author of The Monsters of Rookhaven. SHORTLISTED FOR THE IRISH BOOK AWARDS CHILDREN'S BOOK ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781504080125Author Bloodhound BooksFormat PaperbackPage Count 310Imprint Bloodhound BooksPublisher Bloodhound Books

Step into the shadows and uncover the centuries-old myths and legends that lie beneath the figure of the vampire, with this magical compendium of facts and fiction. Whether rising from a coffin in the dead of night or stalking its prey, hidden in plain...

This four-color, Gold Medallion Book Award winner is a perfect tool that offers solid, biblical answers to some of the tough questions kids ask about evolution and our world. "Did Earth begin with a 'Big Bang' cosmic explosion?""Does science contradict...

Elizabeth George, author of A Young Woman After God's Own Heart (more than 230,000 copies sold), offers another life-changing teen book-A Young Woman's Guide to Making Right Choices.Today's teens are bombarded with choices about attitudes, behaviors,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916029538Author Lydia GluckFormat PaperbackImprint Pom Pom PressPublisher Pom Pom Press

Identifying your key skills and experience is integral to finding your perfect job. This practical guide helps you locate your strengths and weaknesses, in turn giving you the insight and confidence needed to start your dream career. Understand what...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsNominated for TAYSHAS Reading List 2017.Book InformationISBN 9780399554674Author Jazz JenningsFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint EmberPublisher Random House USA...

'At the age of six I began to fear for the future. ... By the age of nine I was on the run for my life. ... By the time I was ten I had seen all there was to see.' An accessible and honest account of the Holocaust that reminds us of the dangers of...

An astonishingly moving and mature account of a young woman's struggle with anorexia nervosa, a serious mental illness affecting 1.1 million people in the UK. At fourteen years of age, Constance Barter was admitted as an in-patient to a specialist eating...

Freedom. Equality. Sisterhood. WOMEN IN BATTLE is the book for anyone who wants to learn as much as possible about the history of feminism in as short a time as possible.Presented as a graphic novel and spanning 150 years of recent history, WOMEN IN...

Rediscover the Battle of Hogwarts as seen in the Harry Potter films in this beautiful book, complete with an invisible ink pen with UV light (shaped like the Elder Wand), fold out pages and fun movie trivia! The Battle...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781801551359Author Madeline TylerFormat PaperbackPage Count 24Imprint BookLife PublishingPublisher BookLife PublishingWeight(grams) 100gDimensions(mm) 210mm...