People & Places Books
The Youngest Marcher : The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist
Meet the youngest known child to be arrested for a civil rights protest in Birmingham, Alabama, 1963, in this moving picture book that proves you'r...
View full detailsLet's Look at Nigeria
Welcome to Nigeria! See the sites. Enjoy the food. Hear the language. Discover this country's land, people and traditions.
A Walk in Paris
Join a young girl and her grandad as they walk round Paris - explore a bustling market, marvel at its beautiful buildings and indulge in tasty trea...
View full detailsA Walk in London
A wide-eyed girl and her mother explore London's busy streets and towering views in this child-friendly tribute to an incomparable city. London -...
View full detailsKatie's London Christmas
Discover the magic of London at Christmas time with this classic Katie picture book. When Katie and Jack are woken up late on Christmas Eve by a...
View full detailsStonehenge: Panorama Pops
Celebrate Stonehenge with this beautifully illustrated three-dimensional souvenir guide. Remember your visit to Stonehenge for ever with this beaut...
View full detailsLondon: Panorama Pops
Remember London for ever with this exquisite cut-paper souvenir. Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this stunning memento features twelve of Lond...
View full detailsPop-up London
Discover the world's greatest city in 3D!Follow the River Thames through the famous, funny and fantastic sights of London - from Kew Gardens to the...
View full detailsGirls Who Changed the World
Going after you dream doesn't have to wait - be empowered by these incredible women and start changing the world now. From the inspiring author ...
View full detailsRosalind Franklin
Rosalind Franklin: air-raid warden, scientist, pioneer. Uncover fascinating facts about the extraordinary life of trailblazing scienti...
View full detailsBe Amazing! An inspiring guide to being your own champion
In this inspiring and confidence-boosting guide, the cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, six-time Olympic Champion, shows kids that with the right mindset, they...
View full detailsLittle People, BIG DREAMS Sticker Activity Book : With over 100 stickers
A bumper activity book companion to the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series. Featuring colouring, stickers, search &...
View full detailsThe Extraordinary Life of Greta Thunberg
The story of a girl who is changing the world. Greta Thunberg is an activist best known for calling attention to the devastating effects of clima...
View full detailsBallerina Dreams
One windy day, a magazine blew down the road. I reached out and caught it. A pretty picture of a woman was on the front cover of the magazine. She ...
View full detailsThe Extraordinary Life of Neil Armstrong
One little boy who loved the idea of flying became the first person to set foot on the moon. On 20 July 1969 Neil Armstrong made history, his 'gi...
View full detailsThe Extraordinary Life of Steve Jobs
The story of a modern creative genius. Ever heard of the iPhone? STEVE JOBS, raised in California, was the co-founder of Apple, creator of the iP...
View full detailsThe Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson
A wonderful non-fiction book . . . The layout of the book is fun, with many pictures, and small blurbs of extra information. - Goodreads reviewer ...
View full detailsOf Thee I Sing
An inspirational picture book for young readers from former President of the United States, Barack Obama. In this tender, beautiful letter to his d...
View full detailsGreta Thunberg: Volume 40 by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring true story of Gr...
View full detailsAnthology of Amazing Women
This beautifully illustrated collection tells the awe-inspiring stories of 50 women who have pushed the boundaries of human excellence and endeavou...
View full detailsGreta's Story : The Schoolgirl Who Went On Strike To Save The Planet
The story of Greta Thunberg, the schoolgirl who inspired a worldwide climate change movement. It's 20 August 2018, late summer in Stockholm, and...
View full detailsGreta and the Giants : inspired by Greta Thunberg's stand to save the world
This inspiring picture book retells the story of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Greta Thunberg - the Swedish teenager who has led a global movement to r...
View full detailsPele: Volume 46 by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Pele, Brazil's all...
View full detailsDavid Attenborough: Volume 34 by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of David Attenborough...
View full detailsThe Extraordinary Life of Serena Williams
The story of a game-changing tennis champion. Serena Williams began playing tennis when she was just a child, and is now an Olympic champion who'...
View full detailsLadybird London : A push-and-pull tour of the city
Introduce little tourists to the UK capital in this interactive journey through London!Explore the iconic landmarks of London with a push-and-pull ...
View full detailsWhen I Grow Up - Great Leaders : Kids Like You that Became Inspiring Leaders
How do little kids grow up to become inspiring leaders? Find out in this beautiful board book for little ones with big dreams. Everyone, from Nel...
View full detailsLadybird London: Sticker Activity
This sticker activity book is the perfect way of learning about London! With puzzles to complete, pictures to colour in, mazes to find your way th...
View full detailsKnight of the Ice 7 by Yayoi Ogawa
A rom-com manga on ice, perfect for fans of Princess Jellyfish and Wotakoi. Kokoro is the talk of the figure-skating world, winning trophies and he...
View full detailsMarie Curie and Radioactivity by Jordi Bayarri Dolz
; Pagination: 40 pages Glossary; Index; Illustrations color; Date of Publication: 01/01/2020
Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution by Jordi Bayarri Dolz
; Pagination: 40 pages Glossary; Index; Illustrations color; Date of Publication: 01/01/2020
Horrible Histories Savage 10 Book Collection Set By Terry Deary - Ages 8-12 - Paperback
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Horrible Histories Savage 10 Book Collection is a set of books that bring history to life uniquely and engagingly. Written by Terry Deary and illu...
View full detailsLittle People, Big Dreams Series 1 Collection 5 Books Set - Ages 2-6 - Board Book
Titles in This Set:1. Little People, Big Dreams : Coco Chanel2. Little People, Big Dreams : Frida Kahlo3. Little People, Big Dreams : Amelia Earhar...
View full detailsHorrible Histories by Terry Deary: Savage 8 Book Set Collection - Ages 7+ - Paperback
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It's Horribly Good! (Trust us) Who doesn't love a dash of history served in the most delightfully exciting way possible? Terry Deary certainly does...
View full detailsIt is no secret that reading has several cerebral benefits for children. Be it reading as a hobby, reading for leisure or for school—it is a practice that will benefit your child in more ways than one. The biggest advantage of allowing your child some designated time with books is that books can be an educational resource; in that, they provide the child access to content and experiences that may not be part of their daily experiences. Books have the ability to transfer its readers to faraway places and introduce them to new interesting people that may not always be physically around.
To help you allow your child the luxury to read about interesting people and far-away places; we have curated an exclusive collection of people and places books. A collection that will help your child experience the best of people and places that the world has to offer.
Here you will find books that will take your children to magical worlds with fantastical characters, but also factual books about extraordinary people in extraordinary circumstances who have carved their own paths and changed the course of their respective fields. Also, we have (age-appropriate) books about the lesser-known places from across the world that will positively impact your child’s understanding of world geography and world issues.
Here is a treasure trove of people and places books for your child to learn and love.
First up is the Trailblazing Women 5 Books Gift Set by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara for kids aged 5 and up. The book is part of the bestselling series Little People, big dreams; that is popular for its bestselling books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists.A collection of 5 books packaged in a giftable keepsake, this critically-acclaimed book has 5 inspiring stories of dreamers who have made a difference. Each of the beautifully written biographies is accompanied by a timeline, featuring extra information, important dates and beautiful illustrations. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.
Another exciting book in the people and places collection is the Barefoot Books’ Amazing Places. As the name suggests; the book is about some incredible places across the world that your child will love to learn about. Let your kid explore the stories of fifteen incredible landmarks, from Angkor Wat to Stonehenge to the Colosseum, in this comprehensive illustrated guide. Young readers will get to know the people who built these places of wonder, the best ways to visit them and their mysteries that still puzzle historians today. Exciting read for young curious minds; we say!
Our favourite from the collection, this book will help you raise a curious little traveller or even a historian. The Magic Carpet's Guide to Earth's Forbidden Places: See the world's best-kept secrets; is one of our childhood dreams brought to life, through a book. Raise your hands if you have asked yourself this question as a child—where would you go if you had a magic carpet? Well, this book will answer that question for your child and also educate them about those places. Allow your kid to take the journey of a lifetime and explore 19 real-life, off-limits locations. Whether they would prefer to visit a volcano, do some supernatural sightseeing in Area 51, take a tour of the remotest island on Earth, or plunder the Secret Archives of the Vatican, this magic carpet of a book will cover the four corners of the globe—and reveal hundreds of hidden secrets to your child.
And lastly, when curating a collection of books about places, we cannot help but recommend this First Facts set with books about space, dinosaurs and an Atlas! No child’s bookshelf is complete without a fun, illustrated Atlas that also has tons of fun activities and learning opportunities. Children's First Facts Collection 3 Books Box Set With Posters (Atlas, Dinosaurs & Space) for kids aged 5 years and up is a stunning set of books with beautifully illustrated posters for children to learn from. Young explorers can discover countries, continents, whilst learning about space and also dinosaurs. There are fascinating facts about each, in this book set.
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