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Mad About Monkeys

Non-fiction

Monkeys, monkeys, monkeys! Haven’t you ever wondered about our simian friends and wonder what makes them so special? With over 250 species inhabiting our planet, this book explores the many different types of monkeys from the smallest Pygmy Marmoset to the largest Mandrill, and provides all the facts you wanted to know and more. Discover where monkeys come from, how they swing from tree to tree, and why they fight and play with each other. After reading this beautifully illustrated book, you’ll soon be raving mad about monkeys!

Wild Animals of the South

Non-fiction

Through his beautiful and colourful illustrations, readers will be dazzled by the giraffes and elephants in Africa, koalas and kangaroos in Australia, huge blue whales in the open oceans, and many more!

Animal Architects: Amazing Animals Who Build Their Homes

Non-fiction

A fantastic, original exploration of how animals build their homes and the fascinating structures they create. From gladiator frogs to chimpanzees, learn about how animals all over the world build their homes. Each spread contains a beautiful, colourful illustration of each animal and its home, plus a unique fold-out information panel, with stats and a simple architectural diagram showcasing the creation of the ‘architect’. Look inside chimpanzee nests, beaver dams, termite mounds, stork nests and many more – and get to know the clever animals who build them!

First Facts Dinosaurs

Non-fiction

Find out facts about the incredible world of prehistoric animals in this first children’s book about dinosaurs. Discover which dinosaur was as tall as a tree, who had horns and armour, and who was covered in feathers. Then see what these extinct animals ate, when they lived, and why they died out.
First Facts Dinosaurs introduces children to the pleasures of reading with simple text, short entries, and clear, detailed illustrations. It is bursting with answers to the questions inquisitive kids ask: Could dinosaurs fly… Where did they have their babies… What are dinosaur fossils? Fun and educational, First Facts Dinosaurs is perfect for home reading and is a valuable aid for both parents and teachers. It’s a great way to introduce young readers to the exciting world around them.

Life on Earth Dinosaurs

Life on Earth: Dinosaurs

Non-fiction

When did the dinosaurs live? How did they hunt? And why is the T-Rex the scariest dinosaur? Find out the answer to these and many more questions in this fun fact-filled lift-the-flap book. Discover the secrets of the prehistoric era with 100 questions and answers about dinosaurs and more than 70 lift-flaps to be opened! With stunning, detailed illustrations throughout, this is the perfect introduction to the world of dinosaurs for young children.

Lift the flap Questions and Answers about Racism

Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers about Racism

Non-fiction

From ‘What’s wrong with the idea of ‘race’? and ‘Why is life harder for people with darker skin?’ to ‘Don’t ALL lives matter?’ and ‘What’s racism got to do with me?’ this book tackles powerful, pertinent questions in a direct, accessible and thought-provoking way. Discover why racism is everyone’s problem to solve, and how we can all be part of the solution.

Trailblazers Simone Biles

Trailblazers: Simone Biles

Non-fiction

Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this fun and factual biography series!

How did Simone Biles become a superstar athlete and gold medallist? On a daytrip to the local sports centre, Simone discovered her natural talent for gymnastics. She signed up for regular training sessions and was soon performing incredible routines at competitions. Despite a challenging start in life, Simone went on to become one of the world’s greatest athletes. Find out how this gymnast toughed it out in training and went on to win four Olympic gold medals.

TRAILBLAZERS biographies are packed with little-known trivia, fascinating facts and lively illustrations.

The Extraordinary Life of Serena Williams

The Extraordinary Life of Serena Williams

Non-fiction

A Grand Slam champion

An activist

An inspiration

Serena Williams began playing tennis when she was just a child, and is now an Olympic champion who’s won more Grand Slam singles titles than anyone else.

Throughout her life she’s battled many things, from life-threatening illnesses and sports injuries, to sexism and racism in the tennis world. Now she’s an icon in sport, fashion and activism, an inspiration to every young person who has dared to dream big.

Black in Time: The Most Awesome Black Britons from Yesterday to Today

Black in Time: The Most Awesome Black Britons from Yesterday to Today

Non-fiction

How many Black people can you name from our history? Mary Seacole? Ira Aldridge? George Bridgetower? Pablo Fanque? Walter Tull? Have you heard of these people?
From sportspeople to scientists, activists to musicians, politicians to writers, we’re going to meet a whole bunch of AWESOME people who have helped shape the world we live in.

The Story of Afro Hair

The Story of Afro Hair

Non-fiction

Explore the incredible history of Afro hair.

The Story of Afro Hair celebrates the fashion and styles of Afro hair over the last 5,000 years. From plaits to the Gibson Girl, cornrows to locks, the hi-top fade to funki dreds, The Story of Afro Hair is the ultimate book of Afro hairstories. Kicking off with an explanation of how Afro hair type grows and why, The Story of Afro Hair then takes us right back to the politics and fashion of Ancient Egypt. Speeding forwards to modern times we experience the Kingdom of Benin, Henry VIII’s court, the enslavement of African peoples, the Harlem Renaissance, the beginnings of Rastafarianism, Britain in the 1980s – and much more.

With profiles of inspirational key figures in the Afro hair beauty industry, such as Sara Spencer Washington, Madam CJ Walker, Viola Desmond, Lincoln Dyke, Dudley Dryden and Anthony Wade.

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