Non Fiction Genres

Murder. Love. Jealousy. And the ultimate sacrifice.

Romeo and Juliet For students struggling with the Bard, a book by any other name wouldn't help as much! Complete with all kinds of study aids in addition to the side-by-side translation and reflective questions, this Shakespearean resource helps students understand and appreciate Romeo and Juliet. Full description

A new title in Young Reading Series Three, based on the classic spine-chiller by Robert Louis Stevenson. Aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. Age 7+
The classic tale by Robert Louis Stevenson retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Something evil is loose in London. The menacing figure of Edward Hyde stalks the streets, barging into women, trampling children, and even murdering an old man. But who is Hyde? And what is his relationship with the respectable doctor, Henry Jekyll? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

The classic tale of adventure and revenge by Alexandre Dumas retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Who is the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth? A rip-roaring tale of adventure - from a daring prison escape to a hunt for hidden treasure and a duel at dawn. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Professor Pippy P. Poopypants is a brilliant scientist, but his ridiculous name means no one takes his fantastic inventions seriously. And now he's on the rampage...He's armed with the fiendish Shrinky-Pig 2000 and he's prepared to use it! This is definitely a job for the world's only superhero with Wedgie Power.

The eighth book in Dav Pilkey's mega-bestselling Captain Underpants series. Now with super-cool foil covers! Shiny! Fun!

When we last saw George and Harold, they were about to take their pet pterodactyl Crackers back to the Cretaceous period. But things didn't work out quite as they had hoped. They've entered an absurd alternate reality where teachers are nice, kids are allowed to read banned books, and the cafeteria food doesn't smell like dirty diapers.

Even worse, they've discovered alternate versions of themselves - Evil George and Evil Harold - who plan to unleash some preposterous plans on Piqua, Ohio. Now it's up to George and Harold to defeat the evil twins and THEIR superhero, Captain Blunderpants!

Join Lulu on her exciting edible day as she discovers sticky honey, a banana to peel, a picnic box to unpack and a brilliant finale - a plate full of spaghetti! An action-packed activity book perfect for all toddlers, picky eaters or not. With robust tabs and novelty elements, Lulu''s Lunch is an ideal mealtime accompaniment.

Read With Biff, Chip and Kipper is the UK's best-selling home reading series. Over 5 million copies of the series sold in the UK alone since 2005. It is based on Oxford Reading Tree which is used in 80% of primary schools

In this gorgeous story from the blockbuster chapter-book series, Billie B Brown’s holiday is ruined! In The Spotty Holiday, Billie has lots of fun things planned for her visit to Grandma's. But when Billie wakes up covered in spots, will her holiday have to be cancelled? Written by the Australian Children’s Laureate Sally Rippin