Collection: Young Adult Non-Fiction

An inspirational celebration of women of colour from around the world who have achieved extraordinary things. From the woman who built the first university in the world to the Emirate's leading racing driver, these stories will awe and empower the next generation.

In 'Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy', former American football player Emmanuel Acho addresses the awkward questions white and other non-black people have been afraid to ask and don't know how to answer. Drawing from his own experiences, Emmanuel creates a safe space for curious young...

How do ideas make the world go round? What is populism? What are the political left and right? What's the difference between capitalism and communism, or democracy and dictatorship? Who really holds the power? Can everyone have freedom of speech? And what does all this mean for you? Find out the ...

The books that show you what others only tell you. From how everyday items were used in the war effort, to why many Japanese soldiers would rather die than face capture: let your child discover all about the historic and world-changing events of the Second World War.

Develop the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the AQA GCSE exams. The third edition of this popular textbook has been fully updated to provide complete coverage of the 2017 AQA Sociology specification, with fresh, contemporary case studies, engaging activities and a focus on research sk...

From online safety and predators to frenemies, mood swings and relationship red flags, this coming-of-age handbook will be the big sibling you wish you had - answering all your most pressing questions, offering reassurance and giving you the confidence to speak up and live your best life!

A collection of over 60 poems, 'Follow That Word' delivers John Agard's musings on people and places from the modern and historical world.

Subject: A poetry anthology published jointly by Manchester City Council and Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust to celebrate the 90th birthday of Nelson Mandela. The collection features poems by young people from 11 high schools across Manchester and artwork from students at Xaverian VI Form Colle...

From ancient history to modern times, journey through the past with this picture-packed encyclopedia of curiosities. Explore galleries of intriguing objects from ancient civilisations, bygone eras, and breakthrough moments, to understand how the modern world has been influenced by the past. Marve...

Islamophobia is a form of religious prejudice aimed at Muslims and it is on the rise. But not everyone agrees that Islamophobia exists - and some people think that we should be afraid of Muslims and Islam. This book, aimed at readers age 10 and up, shares the perspectives of those who have faced ...