Collection: Nonfiction

An up-close look at cirrus clouds, the highest clouds in the sky. Readers will discover how and where these clouds form, how to identify them, and what kind of weather conditions are associated with these thin, wispy clouds

With Sandcastles Made Simple, Lucinda 'sandy feet' Wierenga provides the ultimate step-by-step guide to building impressive sandcastles, and shows that with a few simple tools and a basic understanding of sand, building dream castles can be easy.

The last months of WWII saw the end of the Third Reich & its empire, and seemed to be the end of European civilization. Kershaw describes these final months, from the failed attempt to assassinate Hitler to the German surrender in 1945.

Enjoyable introductory activities for babies and children of all ages. Once the child is afloat, ways of teaching the major strokes and water skills, including diving, are described in detailed pictures. Games to play in the water, swimming at the seaside and water safety.

Describes disgusting details about daily life in the American frontier, including housing, food, and sanitation

What would you do if your son was jailed for life in a Bulgarian prison for a crime that he didn't commit? In 2009, young Australian traveller Jock Palfreeman was found guilty of murder. This is the story of one father's fight to prove his son's innocence

Lady Jane Brooke seeks shelter when her coach brakes down, and finds herself at the Earl of Wintringham's estate. Lord Winter, as the earl is called, thaws in response to the delightful Miss Brooke, thinking her a governess. But they meet again in London

Find out what coal is, where it is found and how it is used.

An account of Throssell's life: winner of the Victoria Cross; husband to Katharine Susannah Pritchard; and fallen hero. The book details the battles in Gallipoli and Palestine, and a provides a compassionate and intimate portrait of a real Australian hero