Non Fiction Genres

An adapted, easy-to-read edition of Sinbad the Sailor - with engaging illustrations throughout. A porter in Baghdad meets a retired sailor whose travels have made him rich and famous. Though jealous at first, the porter learns through seven stories how hard Sinbad has worked for his fortune. The first story tells of a vanishing island, the second of a valley of snakes; places the porter can hardly imagine, voyages he can scarcely believe. There are storms and shipwrecks, pirates and treasure,…

The Richest Man in Babylon is a treasure chest of common sense when it comes to figuring out your finances. While it is not a how-to guide to wealth management, some of the simple techniques it teaches will stand you in good stead through the ages. Written in 1926 by George Clason, this book doles our financial pearls of wisdom through a collection of parables that originated 4,000 years ago in ancient Babylon. While the title may make it seem like the book has Biblical connotations, it is not…

Emma and Alice were born on the same day and have been devoted best friends ever since. Despite Gemma’s larger-than-life personality and Alice’s quieter, calmer character, the two are inseparable – until Alice has to move house, all the way to Scotland.

Titles in this set: Look Inside Your Body Look Inside Science Look Inside a Farm Look Inside an Airport Look Inside Trains DescriptionLook Inside Your BodyFrom brains and blood to senses and skin – children will love exploring the ins-and-outs of the human body with this fantastic interactive book.Young readers’ minds will boggle as they learn about how their brains work, what happens when they eat, how their lungs use oxygen and much more.Full of surprises to keep enquiring minds…

Lemur loves to eat lots of different foods with the rest of his troop. This book follows the story of Lemur and provides lots of advice on healthy eating for its human readers. Topics include eating together, the importance of breakfast, how to eat a balanced diet and snacks and sugary foods. The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright…

Leopard spends around half the time she is awake making sure her cubs are clean. This book follows the story of leopard and her cubs and how they keep clean, but it provides lots of advice on keeping clean for its human readers. Topics include when and how to wash hands, and keeping hair and teeth clean.The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide…

Spend a day in the forest with Sloth and find out how she keeps so calm! This book has lots of advice for how to manage emotions and stay calm for its human readers. Topics include doing one thing at a time, getting enough rest, exercise and asking others for help. For children progressing through book bands, the book is suitable for children reading at book band 7: Turquoise.The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind…

Panda has lots of ways to look after her mental wellbeing and her cub's. She eats healthy food, gets plenty of exercise and is kind to others and herself. She has plenty of tips for young children for looking after their mental wellbeing too`.The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright and gently humorous illustrations. The…

Koala likes to sleep all day - he knows the sleep will give him the energy he needs to move around at night, when its cool. This book follows the story of a sleepy koala , but it provides lots of advice on sleep for its human readers. Topics include why sleep is important and gives some hints and tips on how to have a good night's sleep.The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and…

Kangaroo and his family love keeping fit. This book follows a day in the life of the kangaroos to find out how keeping fit helps them, and it provides lots of advice for its human readers. Information includes the different types of exercise children can try and how to exercise safely.The Healthy Habits series for children aged 4 plus, features key information about how to stay healthy in mind and body, simply told and brought to life through a relatable animal guide alongside bright…