Non Fiction Genres

In Ted Talks Chris Anderson, head of TED, reveals the inside secrets of how to give a first-class presentation. Where books like Talk Like TED and TED Talks Storytelling whetted the appetite, here is the official TED guide to public speaking from the man who put TED talks on the world's stage. 'Nobody in the world better understands the art and science of public speaking than Chris Anderson. He is absolutely the best person to have written this book' Elizabeth Gilbert.

Stop summer slide! Stay summer smart! For kids who just finished Pre-K, this Common Core–aligned workbook will get you back-to-school ready for kindergarten, with hundreds of fun activities, exercises, and games. Learn all summer long with this personalized, interactive quest! Begin with a map that guides you through a workbook jam-packed with activities based on ABCs, phonics, vocabulary, counting, shapes, patterns, map skills, seasons, and more, with fun illustrations throughout. …

Sometimes change comes along whether we like it or not . . . but if you let it, change can be the making of you. Stylish art with Jon Klassen appeal and vibrant storytelling from two contemporary stars make this a story to shout about - it will make you laugh, cry and read it every bedtime Fans of The Gruffalo and Giraffes Can't Dance will love this feelgood rhyming story portraying a positive message about facing up to change, something that young children can sometimes struggle with.

Billy's mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond. So, one day, that's exactly what he does! There he meets the Minpins, tiny tree-dwelling people whose children are the size of matchsticks. They live in fear of the terrible, galloping GRUNCHER. Will it gobble Billy too - or can he find a way to defeat the hungry beast?

Now streamlined and updated, the book that has literally put millions on the highway to greater accomplishment and success can show you how to have maximum impact as a speaker--every day, and in every situation that demands winning others over to your point of view.

"When a merchant's daughter has to go live in an old castle with a scary, hairy beast, romance is the last thing she expects. And who is the handsome prince who shows up in her dreams?"

Clearly explained engineering concepts and fun, simple projects give kids ages 7-9 the chance to put their STEAM knowledge to the test!Teach kids to think like an engineer! The engaging projects in this book will encourage kids to investigate using items from around the house. Build a robot arm out of rulers; learn about jet propulsion with balloons; crush toilet-paper rolls to explore materials; and much more. Read about how engineers use STEAM subjects and their imaginations to think…

Caterpillar longs to be able to fly! But all he can do is munch and crunch his way through a blackberry bush. When Butterfly comes along, she smiles a secret smile because she knows something Caterpillar doesn't! Whatever can it be? This classic storybook is reimagined in a fun new pop-up edition – sure to delight toddlers!