NON FICTION BOOKS

Be smitten by the sword! An extraordinary young artist brings the history of this noble weapon -- and its skillful masters -- into stunningly sharp relief.
Brave men and women have taken up the sword since ages of old, and a fascination with this formidable weapon grips dedicated followers to this day. Here is a celebration of swords and swordsmen that spans time and place -- from ancient warriors such as Beowulf to medieval knights; from stealthy ninja and samurai to legendary maidens of war. Illustrated with breathtaking i... read more

Guinness World Records 2009 is packed with 1000's of new records, amazing 3D photography, fold-out features including Harry Potter, the Moon Landings and 3D Dinosaurs, celebrity interviews and 100% new photography.

You are the captain of a Spanish galleon laden with treasure sailing the Caribbean Sea in 1716. Sailing with other ships, you fall behind and are attacked by pirates. It was the golden age of piracy in the early 1700s, and this book explains the context of piracy by describing the geographical area of the Spanish Main, looks at detail of the ships of the period, and how the pirates treated prisoners. The text avoids the romantic impressions which surround piracy, and paints a realistic picture of survival if marooned and waiting for rescue.

The fascinating files of Robert Ripley prove there is nothing stranger than the truth. This collection contains more creepy facts and crazy feats than ever before. Photos.

In the vein of Celia Lashlie's Good Man Projectwhich became the basis for her international bestseller, He’ll Be OK, in-depth research has been undertaken with schoolboys of various ages to canvass their views on current schooling, what worries them and how schools could enhance their education opportunities. The ground-breaking result offers... read more

Why are boys so noisy? Why do they run around all the time and break things? Why can't they focus on important things like eating vegetables and tidying up? Why do they leave everything to the last minute? Why are they so messy, and why doesn't it bother them? Why are they fascinated with things that can burn, blind and cripple them? Why don't they care about clothes or if their hair looks nice? Why do they lose the gift of speech at adolescence and how do I keep communicating with them? Why do they get so smelly? Why can't they ju... read more

Your courage and determination are an inspirational example for all young people to follow. Bill Clinton, former president of the United States What you have done makes me proud to be a human being. Ben Harper, musician I was a member of a large community at the start who thought he was mad. I take my hat off to him. David Adam, international yachtsman On 31 October 1999, at the age of just eighteen, Jesse Martin sailed into the record books in his yacht Lionheart, by becoming the youngest person ever to sail solo, non-stop and una... read more

Water is precious and the small thing we can do to save it can make a big difference. This book about water, and water recycling and conservation has been written using a comic strip format and includes a list of further books to read and websites.

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Suppose you went into a museum and you didn't know what it was. From the first sentence of this brilliant book, Jan Mark inspires us to think. She muses on the Muses and the word museum, on why and how people collect things, on different kinds of museums (cabinets, buildings, villages, towns), on their contribution to science and on the notion of classification. She examines the Elgin Marbles (saved or stolen?), famous fakes, the dodo, and some great collectors.

After the success of his first ever annual, Henry's cashing in on the idea for a second year! Divided into months and themed accordingly, this is a fun-packed compilation of character fact files, quizzes, puzzles, jokes, activities, Henry's triumphs and disasters, a review of his year, and much more. All delivered with Henry's hallmark humour, Tony Ross's distinctive illustrations and new material from the animated TV series.

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In 2004, the world was stunned by a disaster in the Indian Ocean. One of the largest earthquakes in fifty years swept a massive wave, a tsunami, from Indonesia to Africa. So what is a tsunami? How are they formed, and when and where have they occurred throughout history?

It's time to get weatherwise. Start at the beginning and learn about the ocean of air we live in and the sun that fuels our weather. Then find out all about weather patterns, wild weather, and the science of meteorology. With fun projects and experiments, this superbly written and illustrated book offers many paths to finding out more about the fascinating world of weather.

You never had a science teacher like this! Max Axiom is a super-cool super-scientist. Using powers he acquired in a freak accident, Max demonstrates and explains science in ways never before seen in the classroom. Whether shrinking down to the size of an ant or riding on a sound wave, Max can do whatever it takes to make science super cool and accessible. Comic book hero guides readers though the topic. It includes key features such as: fast-paced, easy-to-read text; frequent sidebars; more about section; read more resources; and, ... read more

Whitaker's World of Weird is an irresistible, interactive guide to the world'sweirdest phenomena, facts and figures. Every spread reveals a new surprise, including weird things to make and do, from divination to levitatingyour arms. Text is arranged in short, punchy sections and quirky design features add an extralayer of intrigue.

Presented in large full-colour format, this title helps children learn how to survive when animals get horrible: how to cope with a killer croc, why you shouldn't turn your back on a tiger and what to do if a shark bumps into you. It includes wild animal facts, life-saving tips, and heart-stopping survival stories.

Readers might already know that king Henry VIII is horribly famous for: having a bit of a weight problem; marrying six unlucky wives; and, getting very carried away with his chopping block. But the book will also tell them the facts no other biography is likely to tell them - that Henry: was a handsome hunk and sports star; accused his second wife of witchcraft; and, bricked up his bedroom or at night.

It's 1940 and Coventry is being targeted by German bombers. Alf Turner and Sally Midwell are both evacuated to Wales, but when Sally finds herself in the hands of the petrifying Mrs Pritchard, Alf hatches a plan for an exciting escape. Will Sally be prepared for a flight in the moonlight? Find out in this Woeful Second World War adventure - it's got all the gore and more.

Readers can delve into the awesome world of archaeology to discover sinister tombs, sunken wrecks and hidden caves. This dead interesting guide has bucketfuls of archaeological facts and hilarious cartoons.