Non Fiction Genres

Most people think that dragons and unicorns don't exist outside of story books - but Kat and Rosie know better! These best friends have been helping out at Calico Comfrey's Veterinary Surgery ever since they stumbled across its secret door one summer holiday. Join them as they rescue and care for the incredible, enchanted creatures of Starfall Forest. Along the way, they might learn some valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and loyalty! When Kat and Rosie join Doctor Clarice on a rescue mission to a mysterious part of Starfall Forest, they catch a glimpse of a unicorn - and set off after it! However, they soon become lost in the mystical Mazewood. Can they win the trust of the unicorn, who has injured her leg? How will they ever find their way back to St. Adeline's? Ideal for readers aged 7+.

Criss-cross puzzles are a unique and inventive to improve your maths skills. Simply fill out the missing numbers in the grids to complete the adding and subtracting sums. This vibrantly illustrated, ingeniously designed book transforms maths practice into a game that young readers will love. As they solve the puzzles, kids will be boosting the speed at which they can solve simple problems, and supercharging their mental maths ability. The book also contains a fun fact on every page, linked to the vibrant illustrations. For bright sparks aged 5+.

Young readers can discover the extraordinary ways in which math shapes our world in this beautifully illustrated full-colour guide. From the Fibonacchi sequence to weather forecasts, this accessible hardcover book is packed with clear and engaging explanations of mathematical principles. Learn about the genius minds who transformed the field, such as Isaac Newton and Alan Turing, as well as how math has shaped modern science. Big new concepts pop off the page, thanks to vibrant diagrams and an engaging, energetic prose style. • Famous mathematicians • The math behind prime and negative numbers • The mathematics behind applied sciences, including computers, wormholes, flight and more With a glossary of key terms, this wide-ranging guide supports STEM learning and is perfect for readers aged 8-12.

 

Two brilliant existential novels from one of the titans of Russian literature. Notes from Underground is the dystopian tale of the Underground Man, a retired civil servant living in St Petersburg, who criticises western philosophy and contemporary society. The Double is the story of Golyadkin, who on a bitter snowy night encounters a stranger who looks exactly like him. They become friends, but Golyadkin gradually realises that, unlike himself, his double is socially successful, and he finds himself caught up in a psychological battle that can only end in tragedy. At the heart of both novels lie Dostoevsky's ruminations on the need to establish one's true identity and how society can distort the perception of who one truly is.

Gentleman-thief Arsène Lupin is known as a friend to poor and enemy of the rich. But how did he gain his formidable reputation?

When Arsène Lupin’s attempt to rob Deputy Daubrecq goes horribly wrong, his two associates are arrested and sentenced to the guillotine. While attempting to free his friends, Lupin must also dodge a mysterious blackmailer, who has an incriminating document rolled up inside a little crystal stopper. Going up against the ruthless detective Daubrecq and a mysterious blackmailer, master thief Lupin faces his toughest opponents yet.

Whether it’s being a chauffeur, detective, bookmaker or Russian physician, there is no limit to what the master thief Arsène Lupin will do to get his way. A friend to the poor and an enemy to the powerful, being arrested means nothing to the master of disguises.

When Captain Belval rescues his nurse Coralie from tragedy, they are thrown into a conspiracy involving murder, money and bags of gold. Arsène Lupin, disguised as Don Luis Perenna, returns to get to the bottom of all their secrets and more importantly, get his hands on some of the gold.

The royal treasure hidden in the Hollow Needle is a legend; the gold of France, battlefield booty and stolen money is believed to be hidden away in a secret location. Gentleman-thief and friend to the poor, Arsène Lupin is eager to solve the mystery of the Hollow Needle and find the treasure within.