Children's Non-fiction
Fascinating non-fiction books for ages 9-12, covering science, history, nature, and more—making learning exciting and accessible.

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Gods and Monsters - Mythological Poems
Ana Sampson
Chris Riddell

You Have the Power
Leah Williamson
Suzanne Wrack

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Everyday STEM Engineering – Electrical Engineering
Jenny Jacoby
Luna Valentine

The Spectacular Science of Vehicles
Rob Colson
Moreno Chiacchiera

Everyday STEM Maths – Maths In Action
Lou Abercrombie
Evelyn Rogers

The Spectacular Science of the Living World
Rob Colson
Moreno Chiacchiera

Wilding: How to Bring Wildlife Back - an Illustrated Guide
Isabella Tree
Angela Harding

Basher Science: Biology
Simon Basher
Dan Green

Basher Science Mini: Forensics
Tom Jackson
Simon Basher

Basher Science: Extreme Physics
Simon Basher
Dan Green

Basher Science: Oceans
Simon Basher
Dan Green
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Everyday STEM Engineering – Chemical Engineering
Jenny Jacoby
Luna Valentine

Basher Science: Rocks and Minerals
Dan Green
Simon Basher

Everyday STEM Engineering – Civil Engineering
Jenny Jacoby
Luna Valentine

Everyday STEM Maths – Amazing Maths
Lou Abercrombie
Lilia Micelia

Everyday STEM Science – Energy
Dr Shini Somara
Luna Valentine

Basher Science Mini: Artificial Intelligence
Tom Jackson
Simon Basher

Basher Science Mini: Green Technology
Simon Basher
Tom Jackson

Dinosaurs Rock!
Dougie Poynter

Everyday STEM Science – Geology
Robbie Cathro
Emily Dodd

The Age of Dinosaurs: The Rise and Fall of the World's Most Remarkable Animals
Steve Brusatte

Coming to England
Floella Benjamin
Joelle Avelino

Basher Science: A to Z of Science
Tom Jackson
Simon Basher

Reaching the Stars: Poems about Extraordinary Women and Girls
Liz Brownlee
Jan Dean
Michaela Morgan

Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders Joke Book
Sir Tony Robinson

The Worst Children's Jobs in History
Sir Tony Robinson

Sir Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders: Romans and Greeks
Sir Tony Robinson

How Loud Can You Burp?
Glenn Murphy

Predators: The Whole Tooth and Claw Story
Glenn Murphy

Robots and the Whole Technology Story
Glenn Murphy

Why is Snot Green?
Glenn Murphy

Why Would A Dog Need A Parachute? Questions and answers about the Second World War
Jo Foster

Evolution: The Whole Life on Earth Story
Glenn Murphy

How Can a Pigeon Be a War Hero? And Other Very Important Questions and Answers About the First World War
Tracey Turner

World War I
Sir Tony Robinson

Supergeek 2: Robots, Space and Furry Animals
Glenn Murphy

Have You Started Yet?
Ruth Thomson
Jane Eccles
Chloe Thomson

World War II
Sir Tony Robinson