Children's & young adult: general non-fiction books

Young Quintinus is a faithful squire to Randolf the Mighty, knight to King Edgar. It is Quint's dream to be as strong...  Read More >>

Rising from the desert sands of Iraq is the towering Ziggurat of Ur. Long ago, this huge step pyramid was built...  Read More >>

Using simple text and beautiful photographs, this book brings the habitats and behaviours of various different kinds...  Read More >>

Insects are all around us! In Everyday Insects, readers will learn about the insects they are likely to see during...  Read More >>

This book introduces early readers to the concept of length. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children...  Read More >>

Rising from the desert sands of Iraq is the towering Ziggurat of Ur. Long ago, this huge step pyramid was built...  Read More >>

Intended for ages 6-9, this books takes kids on an underwater journey, where they learn about the bodies, feeding...  Read More >>

Through many photographs and illustrations, Food Chains and You conveys how the transfer of energy takes place from...  Read More >>

Helps children explore the vast prairies of North America. This book describes life in the grassy, treeless areas...  Read More >>

This book introduces early readers to the concept of weight and how it can be measured. Simple text and vibrant...  Read More >>

Helps children learn about marsupial pouches and their uses; where marsupials live and how they survive in hot,...  Read More >>

This book introduces early readers to the concept of capacity. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children...  Read More >>

Get up close and personal with red pandas. Learn about their behaviors, where they live, what they eat, and more....  Read More >>

Suitable for ages 5-9, this book examines the delicate balance of life maintained in lush Southeast Asian tropical...  Read More >>

On the island of Java, in the shadow of two volcanoes, stands the ancient Buddhist temple Borobudur. Built to honor...  Read More >>

Highlights the plants and animals that live in the grassy meadow areas at the edges of forests and along the banks...  Read More >>

Get up close and personal with giant pandas. Learn about their behaviors, where they live, what they eat, and more....  Read More >>

Intended for ages 5-9, this book takes readers on an underwater journey to a world's habitat. It features photographs...  Read More >>

Aimed at ages 6 to 9 years, this book explains how insects within insect colonies work together to ensure survival...  Read More >>

Insects are all around us! In Everyday Insects, readers will learn about the insects they are likely to see during...  Read More >>

A wide variety of plants and animals live, visit, and feed in wetlands, but wetlands are fast disappearing. This...  Read More >>

Written in an easy-to-understand style, Animals Called Mammals introduces the major characteristics of mammals,...  Read More >>

Intended for children of ages 5 to 9, this title in Spanish contains an introduction of the three major groups of...  Read More >>

From giant termite mounds to intricate hives, Insect Homes provides readers with a fascinating description of the...  Read More >>

The seashore is a unique environment where water meets land. From gulls and turtles to kelp and fish, the range...  Read More >>