Publisher: DK

-An overview of the lives and works of around 80 of the world’s most important composers – from the Middle Ages to the present
-Eight pages of brand-new content with 12 new entries, including Joseph Bologne and Margaret Bonds
-Lavishly illustrated with portraits of each composer, alongside photographs of their homes and studios, and original musical scores and personal correspondence

Each composer is Introduced with a realistic portrait and biographical entries which trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced them. Composers Who Changed History provides revealing insights into what drove each individual to create the musical masterpieces – symphonies, concertos and operatic scores – that changed the direction of classical music. Making the perfect gift for any classical music enthusiast or musician.

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Publisher: Kingfisher

From explaining rules and tactics, to the history of major tournaments, this is the ultimate guide to basketball. Discover how to dunk, while learning about famous games from the past and present. It’s also packed with profiles and photos of the best ballers in the game, including LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Caitlin Clark.

Dive into the history―how the game first became established in the 17th century, and how it grew into the massively popular sport that it is today. Conversational text by a basketball expert and colorful photographs make this an accessible and comprehensive guide for kids.

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Publisher: Wayland
From chocolate and tea to flowers and cotton, discover the history of fair trade and its products. Learn what difference fair trade makes to the people producing the goods, what the ten princlples of fair trade are, and how fair trade practices affect the environment. Read an interview with a worker from a fair trade project in India, debate the issues surrounding fair trade, make a fair trade ice cream sundae and find out amazing fair trade stats and facts.

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Publisher: ‎Welbeck

Discover the story of 2026 Premier League champions Arsenal in this fun, fully illustrated Football Superstars guide!
Packed with comic-style cartoons, visual humour, brilliant facts and must-know stats, this action-filled book brings one of football’s most famous clubs to life for readers aged 5+. Relive Arsenal’s greatest moments, meet legendary players and today’s superstar heroes, and explore the goals, trophies and matches that made the Gunners champions once again. Arsenal Rule is the perfect introduction for young football fans.

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Publisher: ‎‎ Twirl
When did people start making music? What types of music are there? How are musical instruments made? The Do You Know? series provides in-depth looks at a wide range of popular subjects. Appealing to children who want to know everything, each thought-provoking book features:
• 96 pages of engaging and educational answers to many popular questions
• Hundreds of labeled full-color illustrations
• An index to key terms

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Publisher: ‎‎ Simon & Schuster

From Somaliland to the Olympic arena, there’s no distance Mo can’t go!

At the age of eight, Mo Farah moved across the world from Somaliland to London. It was difficult starting over in a new country, especially since he spoke very little English. But fortunately for Mo, running was a language everyone understood.

Once he started, he never stopped—smashing records and winning championships. Now, with four Olympic gold medals and six World titles, he is considered one of the most successful male track distance runners ever!

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Publisher: ‎ Clarion Books
What makes a writer?  What inspires them? Where do their stories come from? Striking illustrations and a popular graphic novel format bring to life this anthology of literary legends and their childhoods. Featuring beloved authors such as Maya Angelou, C.S. Lewis, Gene Luen Yang and J.K. Rowling, these stories capture the childhood triumphs, failures, and inspirations that predated their careers.

Children ages ten and up will see themselves in these humanized portraits and wonder if they, too, might have it in them to write. A celebration of creativity, this collective graphic biography is sprinkled throughout with writing wisdom and inspiring quotes.

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Publisher: DK
Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Mythology in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Mythology Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in.

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Publisher: DK

When Matty K. Jordan first visited Antarctica in 2014 as a tourist, he thought it would be a once-in-a-lifetime journey. Instead, it inspired him to pursue a career he never imagined, sparking an obsession that has brought him back for ten more visits.
Much of his time on the frozen continent was spent at New Zealand’s Antarctic research station, Scott Base, on a glaciated volcanic island 3,500 km (2,175 miles) from the nearest city. There, Matty experienced both 24-hour summer daylight and four months of nonstop night as one of the few people to spend a full winter in Antarctica.

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Publisher: Usborne

Why can’t I be happy all the time? What can I do when I feel like exploding? Is it ok to give up? This book is packed full of tips, tools and everyday situations to help kids think about and answer these BIG questions for themselves.

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