History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA) books

Step into the murky depths of a medieval dungeon in this darkly hilarious, fact-packed guide to life as a castle...  Read More >>

A hilarious, fact-packed, and gloriously gory journey through the rise and fall of Egypt's last pharaoh.  Read More >>

At a time when women were expected to conform, Lilian Bland didn’t fit in – she wore trousers, enjoyed fishing and...  Read More >>

A Viking family embarks on a perilous voyage to set up home in a new land, in this comic strip packed with information...  Read More >>

From the author of the multi-million bestselling Sapiens comes the next volume in the incredible story of the human...  Read More >>

An astonishing, beautifully illustrated nonfiction book telling the story of 4.6 billion years of life on planet...  Read More >>

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Dive into the world’s most unbelievable, high-stakes, fascinating heists, from art thefts to bank robberies to jewel...  Read More >>

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Here is the story of Henrietta Wood, who was enslaved twice-but who demanded justice and was awarded the largest...  Read More >>

Discover the World Below: A Poetic Journey into Paleontology and the Mining Industry. Unearth Fossils, Learn Geology,...  Read More >>

A fun take on history, featuring true stories from historical figures from across the world. Featuring interviews...  Read More >>

In the dead of winter, deep in the Forest of Ardennes, as the devastation of World War II drew to a close, a desperate...  Read More >>

Can you find the Pokémon in every packed scene?  Read More >>

Celebrate 10 fantastic years of the genre-defining classic with this special anniversary edition of the book that...  Read More >>

Celebrate 10 fantastic years of the genre-defining series with this special anniversary edition of Fantastically...  Read More >>

Celebrate 10 fantastic years of the genre-defining series with this special anniversary edition of Fantastically...  Read More >>

Celebrate 10 fantastic years of the genre-defining series with this special anniversary edition of Fantastically...  Read More >>

Let's go digging in the city! Will we find a dinosaur? Let's go digging for a dinosaur in the city. What will...  Read More >>

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Comic-style illustrated books about a courageous detective mouse and her best friend Webster the spider, investigating...  Read More >>

The second book in the comic-form mystery series for emerging readers starring sparky mouse aviator, Amelia Cheeseheart...  Read More >>

A brave African boy's journey from slavery to resistance unfolds in this captivating tale. Discover the remarkable...  Read More >>

This powerful picture book biography spotlights Septima Poinsette Clark, the civil rights leader who taught Black...  Read More >>

A brave African boy's journey from slavery to resistance unfolds in this captivating tale. Discover the remarkable...  Read More >>