| Author: | Kirsty Murray |
| Category: |
Children's Non-Fiction |
| Reading Level: | 8+ |
A collection of true stories about kids and courage. Ordinary kids doing extraordinary things. Extraordinary kids trying to live ordinary lives. Real kids doing it tough.
When the future looks dark, courageous kids ... read more
| Author: | Markus Torgeby |
| Category: |
Children's Non-Fiction |
As a teenager, Markus Torgeby turned out to be a very talented long-distance runner. It didn't take long before he was discovered by an enthusiastic coach who set very high goals. However, while Markus performed brilliantly in t... read more
| Author: | John Buultjens; Chris Sweeney |
| Category: |
Children's Non-Fiction |
Ride lays bare the harrowing beginnings and the tough life lessons learned by superstar John Buultjens on his rise to BMX glory. Raised by his poor family in Glasgow, he slept rough to escape his father's beatings. Placed in a children's home, he adopted by a bi-racial couple. Afte... read more
| Author: | Rachel Ignotofsky |
| Category: |
Children's Non-Fiction |
It's a scientific fact: Women rock! A charmingly illustrated and educational book, New York Times best seller Women in Science highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to the fields of science, tech... read more
| Author: | Rachel Ignotofsky |
| Category: |
Children's Non-Fiction |
| Series: | Women in Science Ser. |
Women in Sports highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women athletes from the 1800s to today, including trailblazers, Olympians, and record-breakers in more than forty sports. The athletes featured include well... read more
| Author: | Kay Woodward |
| Category: |
Children's Non-Fiction |
From ancient heroes to modern-day rebels, Stand Up, Stand Out! is the ultimate guide to inspiring tales of human passion and courage.
| Author: | Jeremy Scott |
| Category: |
Children's Non-Fiction |
In 1870 a mesmerising psychic named Victoria Woodhull shattered tradition by running for the White House. Had she won the ensuing spectacle would surely have rivalled even that of our own era. Abhorring such flamboyance, Mary Wollstonecra... read more
| Author: | Ben Brooks |
| Category: |
Children's Non-Fiction |
| Reading Level: | teen 10+ |
This is the follow-up to the much loved and hugely successful Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different, the bestselling book that changed countless boys' lives around the world and gave them the confidence to be themselves.
What have... read more
| Author: | Nigel Marsh |
| Category: |
Children's Non-Fiction |
| Series: | Young Reed |
| Reading Level: | Children's - Grade 3-4, Age 8-9 |
Exploring Shipwrecks is a fascinating new book for young readers with a passion to explore the depths of the oceans, but without getting wet. Full of fascinating facts and figures, Exploring Shipwrecks takes the young reader on a journey of discovery, ... read more
| Author: | Rob Biddulph |
| Category: |
Children's Non-Fiction |
The glorious new picture book from the bestselling, award-winning author of Blown Away and GRRRRR!, all about one boy, one Kevin, and one very special friendship...
Uh-oh - Sid Gibbons is in trouble again! Time to think fast...
When Sid makes yet another mess, and his ... read more
| Author: | Yassmin Abdel-Magied |
| Category: |
Children's Non-Fiction |
| Reading Level: | Middle 11+ |
Layla's mind goes a million miles a minute, so does her mouth - unfortunately her better judgement can take a while to catch up! Although she believes she was justified for doing what she did, a suspension certainly isn't the way she would have wished to begin her time... read more
