Collection: Nonfiction

Books in this series show the family, life cycle and habitats in clear simple steps.

This is a reflective journey in which V.S. Naipaul travels through the American South in the 1980s. He writes of his encounters with politicians, rednecks, farmers, writers and ordinary men and women, both black and white.

Every nation has its founding myth, and for modern China it is the Long March. Sun Shuyun follows the route of the march, interviews the handful of survivors and reconstructs the defining moment that changed China's history, while investigating the myths that surround it

Books in this series combine vivid photographs with lively illustrations to give you a glimpse into some of the grossest parts of the human body. Read this book to learn about dandruff, head lice, heat rash, and other things that make you itch!

An illustrated account of over 8000 years of Chinese civilization. From prehistoric times through the rise of Confucianism, Buddhism and the imperial dynasties to the modern communist state.

Looks at the journey of a bowl of cornflakes, examining how and where the corn is planted, how it is harvested, how it is turned into cornflakes, and how the cornflakes are packaged, transported and distributed to the shops, and eventually eaten

Provides a warts-and-all view of Australia's mining industry. Argues that high-risk projects are being approved without proper assessment of long-term consequences, and that regulatory gaps must be addressed to prevent harm to our society and environment

This superby illustrated Question Answer book answers more than 70 questions to help you understand key subject areas. Discover who signed the Magna Carta, why the Great Wall of China was built, who Genghis Khan was, plus many more exciting facts

Examines architectural milestones which have left their mark on the history of architecture and whose significance can still be seen today. Explores building challenges and styles along with construction methods and materials