People & Places Books
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London: Panorama Pops
Only 20 left!Remember London for ever with this exquisite cut-paper souvenir. Presented in a beautiful slipcase, this stunning memento features twelve of Lond...
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Pop-up London
in stockDiscover 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...
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Women in Battle
Only 4 left!Freedom. Equality. Sisterhood. WOMEN IN BATTLE is the book for anyone who wants to learn as much as possible about the history of feminism in as sh...
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What is Race? Who are Racists? Why Does Skin Colour Matter? And Other Big Questions
Only 11 left!An important and timely book on race and racism, encouraging children to think for themselves about the issues involved. Talk about race is often...
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Influential People: Khalid by Emily Hudd
Only 3 left!Singer-songwriter Khalid shot to fame with his song "Location". Find out how this singer became a best new artist!
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The Culture and Recipes of Japan
Only 3 left!Experience the flavour of Japan by using the delicious recipes in this book! As well as being able to make food such as soba noodle soup and vegeta...
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In the City
Only 2 left!Join Lucy and Oscar as they set off on a big adventure in this perfect first introduction to busy city life. What amazing things will you spot?The ...
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Katie's London Christmas
Only 2 left!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...
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Stonehenge: Panorama Pops
Only 2 left!Celebrate Stonehenge with this beautifully illustrated three-dimensional souvenir guide. Remember your visit to Stonehenge for ever with this beaut...
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My First Book of Paris
Only 9 left!Explore the beautiful city of Paris in this stylish big picture dictionary from Ingela P. Arrhenius. From the banks of the Seine to the top of th...
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Dreaming in Code: Ada Byron Lovelace, Computer Pioneer
Only 3 left!Find Dreaming in Code: Ada Byron Lovelace, Computer Pioneer from publishers Candlewick Press at Books2Door!
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One World, Many Colours
Only 3 left!We share one world, we share many colours. One World, Many Colours is a lyrical celebration of the vibrant colours waiting to be found in all cor...
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Who Is Malala Yousafzai?
Only 3 left!Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She wrote a blog that called att...
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The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson
Only 9 left!A wonderful non-fiction book . . . The layout of the book is fun, with many pictures, and small blurbs of extra information. - Goodreads reviewer ...
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The Magic Carpet's Guide to Earth's Forbidden Places : See the world's best-kept secrets
Only 3 left!Where would you go if you had a magic carpet? Take the journey of a lifetime and explore 19 real-life, off-limits locations... Whether you'd prefer...
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Around Town
Only 9 left!Join Roxy the rat on a fun-filled trip to work. There are plenty of places to go, but who will she meet along the way? Find out in this cute board ...
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ABRAHAM (Lincoln)
Only 2 left!Meet ABRAHAM LINCOLN, the power-speaking president of the USA. He helped free millions of people from slavery, and his rags to riches tale is legen...
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Children Who Changed the World: Incredible True Stories About Children's Rights!
Out of stockCelebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rights of the Child and the amazing children who have stood up for them all over the world. From the heroes...
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It 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.