Explore current trends and expand your knowledge with these great children’s books in celebration of National Non-Fiction November!
Non-Fiction November is an annual celebration that highlights the joy and value of factual reading for young readers and beyond.
Want more suggested books? Take a look at our recommendations.
How to Understand and Apply AI
Sam Hutchinson
Artificial intelligence, or AI for short, is quickly becoming part of our daily lives. It’s amazingly clever but there is a big debate: is AI good or bad?
The clear, simple explanations in this book will help you learn what bias means, spot fake news or hallucinations and understand its impact on the planet (good and bad!).
A Journey Through Greek Myths
Marchella Ward
Delve deep into the mythology of Ancient Greece in this stunning compendium of tales. From the heroes of Athens and Sparta to gods and goddesses, take a magical illustrated journey through the Mediterranean. You’ll learn about the places where each story took place, and why myths matter.
From Zeus’s power struggles to the incredible Labours of Heracles, explore this enchanting and complex world through beautiful storytelling by expert Marchella Ward, and breath-taking artwork from Sander Berg.
The Big Book of Birthdays
Anna Lena Feunekes
What’s the one day a year that’s all about you? Your birthday, of course! Everyone loves their special day and there are so many ways to celebrate.
From birthday seaweed soup in Korea, to piñatas in Mexico, and playing ampe in Ghana, this book will take you on a tour around the world to discover how different people mark the occasion.
Need inspiration for your next birthday bash, ideas for making your very own wrapping paper, or a recipe for perfect payesh? Or, do you wonder why we have the year of the ox and blow out candles?
Illustrator and author, Anna Lena, provides the perfect present in a compelling compendium of birthday traditions.
Atlas of Languages
Rachel Lancashire
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of languages through continents, countries and cultures?
Where did the word ‘banana’ originate? What is the world’s most secret language? Which word is universally understood?
Find out answers to all these questions and more as you travel across the globe to explore the complexity, beauty and variety of languages.
Deep Space for Young Explorers
Royal Observatory Greenwich
An immersive, cutting-edge, jaw-dropping investigation into images fresh from space and the science behind them, with the astronomers of Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Showcasing the explosive beauty, colour and light of deep space, the book was compiled and written by an inspiring team of astronomers from the historic home of British astronomy.
Kids Can Cook Around the World
Esther Coombs
This illustrated cookbook guides children through step-by-step recipes to create favourite dishes from around the world while helping them practice essential skills like measuring, weighing, and counting.
A basic techniques section covers everything from ingredient preparation and equipment use to knowing when a dish is perfectly cooked. Each recipe features simple, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with colourful illustrations that guide kids through every stage of the process.
With readily available ingredients, handy storage tips, fun recipe variations, and clever kitchen hacks, this book offers a non-intimidating way to get kids excited about cooking and trying new foods.
Golden Songs: The Greatest K-Pop Tracks
Hannah Cather
Dive into the world of K-Pop with this cool guide to K-Pop’s top songs!
Inside, you’ll find the best ever tracks from bands including BTS, Blackpink, Stray kids, Katseye, and many more – as well as songs from Kpop Demon Hunter’s Huntr/x and Saja Boys.
Discover how each song was written and the trivia and easter eggs behind each hit. Some of these songs you’ll know, and others might be cool new surprises – you’ll find everything from the greatest ballads to K-Pop’s biggest bangers inside.
The Amazing World of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Amanda Li
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have been working together for over 30 years, creating some of the world’s best-loved picture books, including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, Stick Man and Zog.
Discover more about their early lives, how their creative partnership began, and dive deeper inside the wonderful worlds of all your favourite characters and stories.
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The Flag Book
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Flags are all around us – fluttering from buildings and being waved during celebrations and sporting events.
Learn about the flags of every country with brilliant facts and stats about their history, symbols, colours, patterns and usage, plus awesome bonus features on pirate flags, flag record breakers, sports flags, the oldest flags on the planet and more!
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