Children's / Teenage general interest: General knowledge & trivia

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  • Herstory

    £12.99

    Instead of just studying history, let’s think about HerStory too! In this uplifting and inspiring book, children can learn about 50 intrepid women from around the world and throughout history, including: Queen Elizabeth I, one of England’s most famous monarchs; Harriet Tubman, the civil rights pioneer who led many enslaved people to freedom; Frida Kahlo, the trailblazing Mexican painter; Rosalind Franklin, the British chemist who discovered the structure of DNA. With a range of pioneering careers – from astronauts to activists, musicians to mathematicians and many more – young readers will be inspired to follow their own dreams and to make the world a better place.

  • Minecraft Incredible Cross-Sections

    £16.99

    Explore cross-sections of 20 real-world buildings, vehicles, and machines – all built in Minecraft! Ever wondered where the crew sleeps on a jumbo jet or how beasts were unleashed at the Colosseum? Peel away the blocks to venture below deck on a massive galleon, peek inside the Empire State Building, dig deep into an underground city, and much more. Zoom in on curious details, discover fascinating real-world facts, and master Minecraft building tricks to recreate the intricate details in your own awesome creations.

  • The Palace of Facts

    £22.00

    A spectacularly gigantic fact book from the creative team behind the bestselling FACTopia! series. 

  • Step Inside Homes Through History

    £9.99

    Discover how people lived in the past in this illustrated guide to homes through history. In this beautifully detailed, laser-cut book, children can travel back in time and explore homes from seven different eras: Late Middle Ages, Tudor, Georgian, Victorian, 1920s, 1960s and present day. Peek through the windows, discover the rooms inside and spot the family members. Then, learn a bit more about the family, spot the pieces of furniture that appear in more than one house, and find out what people wore in each era – from kirtles and crinolines to flat caps and flapper dresses. This is the ideal book for children curious about how people used to live.

  • The Animal Detectives

    £10.99

    Discover the truth behind some of nature’s mysterious behaviour in this fun and fascinating exploration of the natural world.

  • The Power of Volcanoes

    £8.99

    Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about volcanoes. Have you ever wondered what makes a volcano erupt? Or what happens when molten lava meets the sea? From towering mountains that spit fire to hidden underwater volcanoes shaping the ocean floor, this beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on an explosive journey into the heart of Earth’s most powerful natural wonders. The book is published in association with the University of Cambridge and the Sedgwick Museum.

  • Forces of the Day

    £12.99

    The amazing stories and fascinating facts behind the forces that make every moment of the day possible.

  • Europe, Exciting Europe

    £12.99

    From the chilly Arctic Ocean all the way down to the sunny Mediterranean Sea, explore everything Europe has to offer in this book packed with information. Rock out at Glastonbury festival in the United Kingdom, join in La Tomatina food fight in Spain and dare to enter spooky Bran Castle in Romania. Whether it’s food markets or football stadiums, ancient forests or magnificent cathedrals, Europe is full of things to enjoy. Discover natural wonders, rich history, delicious local delicacies and much more in this inspiring introduction to an amazing continent.

  • Why?

    £16.99

    Over 1,111 fascinating answers to questions that every kid wants to know.

  • Ultimate Dino-Pedia

    £25.00

    The most complete and comprehensive dinosaur encyclopedia ever!

  • 5,000 Awesome Facts (About Everything!)

    £16.99

    The perfect gift for fact-obsessed kids to dive into again and again.

  • Ultimate Bug-Opedia

    £25.00

    The most complete and comprehensive bug encyclopedia ever!

  • Ultimate Oceanpedia

    £25.00

    The most complete and comprehensive ocean encyclopedia ever!

  • World of Football

    £9.99

    The ultimate guide to football – PACKED with players, facts, stats and more – from No. 1 bestselling authors Marcus Rashford and Carl Anka.

  • Cute FACTopia!

    £9.99

    A super-cute adventure through 200 adorable facts, in an irresistible pocket-sized book.

  • Palmer

    £6.99

    Blessed with a natural talent and unwavering determination, Cole Palmer proved himself a footballing prodigy from a young age, quickly rising through the youth ranks at Manchester City. Known for his composure, this attacking midfielder is one of the best young footballers in the world. Follow the story of Cole Palmer, ultimate football hero, from academy player at Manchester City all the way to being representing his country at UEFA Euro 2024.