Recommended non-fiction for kids & teens from 2018

Paperback Crush: The Totally Radical History of ‘80s and '90s Teen Fiction

Gabrielle Moss

Bustle features editor Gabrielle Moss takes the reader on a nostaglic tour of teen book covers of yore, digging deep into the history of the genre as well as the…

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Professor Astro Cat’s Space Rockets

Dr Dominic Walliman

Greetings, fellow space travellers! Have you ever wondered how a rocket works? Do you dream of becoming an astronaut? Then come along as we find out all the exciting ways…

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The Story Orchestra: The Sleeping Beauty: Press the note to hear Tchaikovsky’s music

In this retelling of the classic ballet story, bring Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty to life by pressing the musical notes on each page.

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101 Small Ways to Change the World

Lonely Planet Kids,Aubre Andrus

It’s hard to believe that you could change the world, but it’s true! We’ll show you loads of awesome ways to help out family, friends, yourself and the planet -…

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Heroes: Incredible true stories of courageous animals

David Long (Author)

Courageous dogs, cats, birds, horses, and even a bear have shown courage and devotion, and this book tells you their extraordinary stories. Includes the story of Jet the Alsatian who…

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101 Weird Words (and Three Fakes)

David Astle

101 Weird Words (and Three Fakes) is a mini-dictionary jam-packed with unusual or interesting words, followed by a fun and descriptive definition for each one.

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The Upside-down History of Down Under

Alison Lloyd

Footnotes are printed ‘upside-down’ at bottom of page.

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The Moon

Hannah Pang

In this book, you’ll discover the history of man’s relationship with the Moon - the science, the myths, the facts and the fiction.

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An Illustrated History of Filmmaking

Adam Allsuch Boardman

An in-depth and fully illustrated immersion in the world and history of filmmaking, covering everything both in front of and behind the camera.

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She Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein

Lynn Fulton,Felicita Sala

On a stormy night two hundred years ago, a young woman sat in a dark house and dreamed of her life as a writer. She longed to follow the path…

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Amazing Animal Babies

Aina Bestard

Have you ever wondered how animals have babies? Maybe you’ve seen your cat or dog give birth - but what about a turtle or a seahorse? There are lots of…

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Robotpedia

Insight Editions

Robotpedia is your guide to the world of robots, from the earliest bulky automatons to the tiniest nanotechnology available today –Back cover.

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The Element in the Room: Investigating the Atomic Ingredients that Make Up Your Home

Mike Barfield

Did you know that without the ‘lead’ in your pencil, there would be no life on Earth? Just about everything in the universe is made from only 92 elements -…

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Egypt Magnified

David Long

Grab the magnifying glass and explore the sights and sounds of ancient Egypt in this fascinating search-and-find adventure, packed with over 200 things to spot.

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Seeing Stars

Sara Gillingham

A graphically stunning, comprehensive introduction to the constellations

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100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding

Various,Alice James

Did you know there’s a single spot on your brain that recognizes numbers? Or that the first computer bugs were actual insects and that most of the internet is under…

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Stories for Kids Who Dare to be Different

Ben Brooks

True, inspirational and amazing tales of boys and girls who stood up and stood out.

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Endangered Animals

Martin Jenkins

Discover animals under threat all over the world in this beautiful gift book from conservation biologist and award-winning author Martin Jenkins.

From the mighty Asian elephant to the tiny rosalia…

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Woo’s Wonderful World of Maths

Eddie Woo

Eddie Woo is on a mission: to show us that maths is the language of the universe.

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Through the Window: Views of Marc Chagall’s Life and Art

Barb Rosenstock,Mary GrandPre

Known for both his paintings and stained-glass windows, Marc Chagall rose from humble beginnings to become one of the world’s most renowned artists. The team behind the Caldecott Honor Book…

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The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth

Rachel Ignotofsky

A must-listen tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water-from the New York Times bestselling author of Women…

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An Anthology of Intriguing Animals

Ben Hoare

A beautiful gift, this is a children’s animal encyclopedia with a twist. Alongside interesting facts are the stories and myths behind children’s favourite animals as well as incredible pictures and…

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How Airports Work

Lonely Planet Kids,Tom Cornell,Clive Gifford

Where does luggage go after check in? What happens in the control tower? How do planes actually fly? This interactive, lift-the-flap book takes you behind-the-scenes to uncover the hidden secrets…

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Book of Bears: At Home with Bears Around the World

Katie Viggers

LONGLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARDS 2020

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Australia: Illustrated (2nd edition)

Tania McCartney

Australia. Big. Beautiful. Diverse. Vibrantly illustrated, this glorious tribute to this wide brown land not only celebrates the more “typical’ Australian flora, fauna and landmarks, but also showcases the everyday…

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Simone de Beauvoir

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Simone de Beauvoir, the great French philosopher, in this true story of her life.

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Jane Goodall

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Part of the bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series, Jane Goodall tells the inspiring true story of the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees.

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The Short and Curly Guide to Life

Matt Beard,Kyla Slaven

Why are things the way they are? Why do we do things a certain way? Wouldn’t it be better if we did things differently? The Short & Curly Guide to…

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Planetarium

Raman Prinja

Welcome to the museum that is always open to explore… Step inside the pages of this beautiful book to discover galleries of galactic matter, expertly curated to bring you the…

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Oh Boy: A storybook of epic NZ men

Stuart Lipshaw

There are many kinds of hero! OH BOY is a striking collection of true stories about amazing New Zealand men who busted stereotypes and broke through obstacles to follow their…

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Ickyfoodia: The Ultimate Guide to Disgusting Food

Richard Higgins,Matt Kelly,The Listies

Following on from their hilarious Ickypedia, comes this CROOKBOOK full of INGROSSIENTS to make every kid into a DISASTERCHEF.

It contains smelly and just plain disgusting words, scribbles, COOKING DESTRUCTIONS…

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The Book of Trees

Piotr Socha

Why are trees so important? How many types are there? How do they benefit the environment and wildlife?

This book, by the award-winning author Piotr Socha, answers these questions and…

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The Magical Unicorn Society: Official Handbook

Selwyn E. Phipps

After centuries of mystery, the mythical Magical Unicorn Society has published its official handbook.

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Shine From Within: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Life

Amanda Rootsey

Shine from Within is exactly what teenage girls are looking for to help them navigate their teens with a positive, fresh take on self-image and overall wellbeing. Fun and relatable…

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Unsinkable: From Russian Orphan to Paralympic Swimming World Champion

Jessica Long

The top Paralympic swimmer in the world, Jessica Long delivers an inspirational photographic memoir.

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A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories: 12 Tales from the world’s most famous playwright

Angela McAllister

Step on to a stage full of stories with this beautiful anthology of 12 stories from Shakespeare.

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Josephine Baker

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara,Agathe Sorlet

New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Josephine Baker, the world-famous entertainer, activist and French Resistance agent in this true story of her life.

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Mother Teresa

Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Mother Teresa, in this true story of her life.

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I see the Promised Land

Manu Arthur Flowers

This graphic novel brings together an African American storyteller and an Indian folk artist to tell the story of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. This substantially revised edition…

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Sportopedia

Adam Skinner

Sportopedia is your ultimate guide to the diverse world of sport. From the best known to the most obscure, this guide showcases team sports, target sports, as well as track…

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I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree

I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree: A Nature Poem For Every Day Of The Year, named after the first line of Judith Nicholls’ poem ‘Windsong’, is a lavishly…

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Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns

Archie Bongiovanni,Tristan Jimerson

A quick, easy and important educational comic guide to using gender-neutral pronouns.

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Amazing Australian Women: Twelve Women Who Shaped History

Pamela Freeman

A bright and colourful look at twelve incredible Australian women who helped shape our country, from politics and the arts to Indigenous culture, science and more.

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The Forest

Riccardo Bozzi

A book about the journey of life, from our wide-eyes of childhood through the tangles and brambles, into our end.

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Never Too Young!: 50 Unstoppable Kids Who Made a Difference

Aileen Weintraub

Anyone - no matter how young - can make a difference! Meet 50 incredible kids who had a positive impact in their communities… and the world.

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What Can a Citizen Do?

Dave Eggers

Her Right Foot meets The Quiet Book in this incredibly meaningful, commercial title from bestselling duo Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris.

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The Skies Above My Eyes

Charlotte Guillain

Have you ever looked up and wondered what’s going on high up in the skies above your eyes? Take a journey up into the air, through the atmosphere, way out…

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A History of Pictures for Children

David Hockney,Martin Gayford

David Hockney and Martin Gayford take children on a journey through art history, from early art drawn on cave walls to the images we make today on our computers and…

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Recommended non-fiction for kids & teens from 2018

Paperback Crush: The Totally Radical History of ‘80s and '90s Teen Fiction

Professor Astro Cat’s Space Rockets

The Story Orchestra: The Sleeping Beauty: Press the note to hear Tchaikovsky’s music

101 Small Ways to Change the World

Heroes: Incredible true stories of courageous animals

101 Weird Words (and Three Fakes)

The Upside-down History of Down Under

The Moon

An Illustrated History of Filmmaking

She Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein

Amazing Animal Babies

Robotpedia

The Element in the Room: Investigating the Atomic Ingredients that Make Up Your Home

Egypt Magnified

Seeing Stars

100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding

Stories for Kids Who Dare to be Different

Endangered Animals

Woo’s Wonderful World of Maths

Through the Window: Views of Marc Chagall’s Life and Art

The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth

An Anthology of Intriguing Animals

How Airports Work

Book of Bears: At Home with Bears Around the World

Australia: Illustrated (2nd edition)

Simone de Beauvoir

Jane Goodall

The Short and Curly Guide to Life

Planetarium

Oh Boy: A storybook of epic NZ men

Ickyfoodia: The Ultimate Guide to Disgusting Food

The Book of Trees

The Magical Unicorn Society: Official Handbook

Shine From Within: A Teen Girl’s Guide to Life

Unsinkable: From Russian Orphan to Paralympic Swimming World Champion

A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories: 12 Tales from the world’s most famous playwright

Josephine Baker

Mother Teresa

I see the Promised Land

Sportopedia

I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree

Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns

Amazing Australian Women: Twelve Women Who Shaped History

The Forest

Never Too Young!: 50 Unstoppable Kids Who Made a Difference

What Can a Citizen Do?

The Skies Above My Eyes

A History of Pictures for Children