Non Fiction

Primary Non-fiction books are essential tools for teaching children across a wide range of subjects and topics. Kids are naturally drawn to visuals and interactive content, making non-fiction books invaluable for helping them understand and explore subjects in a fun, engaging way. These books allow children to absorb information at their own pace, fostering curiosity and a deeper understanding. At Laburnum House Educational, we offer a comprehensive selection that covers the entire primary curriculum, from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 3, featuring titles from leading publishers like Raintree, Wayland, and Watts. Whether you’re looking for educational resources for classroom use or to support independent learning, we have the perfect non-fiction books for your school library or reading corner.

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“We Are Not Monkeys!”

Many apes live in the African rainforests with their friends and family. Learn all about different apes in this high-level phonics book. Part of Reading Stars Phonics

ATOS Book Level : 3.5
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

24 Hours In Space

Join an astronaut for a day as she goes on her first ever spacewalk, and new crew members arrive. Find out how she trained for her mission and what it's like living and working in space. How do you eat and drink at zero gravity? How do space toilets ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.2
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Hardback

24 Hours In The Stone Age

Join a young girl as she goes hunting, makes her own stone tools and creates amazing cave art. Learn all about the dangers of life in the Stone Age, what makes a good shelter and what edible plants can be gathered in the wild. Eye-catching ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.4
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Hardback

A City Adventure In…….Sydney

Explore some of the busiest and most vibrant cities around the world and learn about their iconic landmarks. Visually striking full-color imagery and simple text features will bring each city to life in this engaging new series.

ATOS Book Level : 4.2
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Hardback

A City Adventure In……New York

ATOS Book Level : 4.1
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Hardback

A City Adventure In…..Beijing

ATOS Book Level : 4.2
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Hardback

A Different Sort Of Normal

*The beautiful true story of one girl's journey growing up autistic - and the challenges she faced in the 'normal' world* I'm not like the other children in my class . . . and that's an actual scientific FACT. Hi! My name is Abigail, and I'm ...

ATOS Book Level : 6.9
Points Value : 4.0
Book Cover : Paperback

A Lost World

What was the world like a long time before humans arrived on Earth? This book offers an account of the dinosaurs but from a slightly different perspective. A Lost World is a book-banded reading book for more confident readers, carefully levelled at ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.4
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

A Year In The City

From snow ploughs to skyscraper nests and rooftop gardens, life in the city changes from season to season. Discover what animals live in the city. Learn how smog can form in the summer. Real-life photographs follow the seasons and capture the beauty ...

ATOS Book Level : 1.6
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

A Year In The Pond

From tadpoles to migrating birds, life in the pond changes from season to season. Discover how fish stay warm in the winter. Learn which insects visit the pond in the summer. Real-life photographs follow the seasons and capture the beauty of a year ...

ATOS Book Level : 1.5
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Adorable But Deadly Creatures

With big eyes and ears and colourful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature can look very cute. But don’t always be fooled by their adorable appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure or kill a person. Their defence mechanisms, such ...

ATOS Book Level : 4.4
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Aeroplanes

Get a bird's-eye view of aeroplanes past and present. This book Introduces early readers to the variety of aeroplanes they can see in their community and in the world. Learn about the basics of how aeroplanes work, along with a brief history. A short...

ATOS Book Level : 2.8
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Algeria Vs Egypt

The national football teams of Algeria and Egypt have a rivalry spanning decades. What made these teams such fierce competitors? How are both country’s fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.3
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Alike And Different

Young animals are very much like their parents, but they are not exactly the same. Find out how they are alike and how they are different.

ATOS Book Level : 1.5
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Alisson

Alisson Becker is the amazing Brazilian goalkeeper who earned his dream move to Liverpool FC in the summer of 2018. His record fee of £66.8 million made him the most expensive goalkeeper of all time. Known for his stunning saves and composure in ...

ATOS Book Level : 5.8
Points Value : 4.0
Book Cover : Paperback

All About Teeth

Help your students become more apparent about the importance of their teeth, by purchasing the engaging and contemporary book, All About Teeth! This book has been created for the Engage Literacy range which is a scheme from Raintree that ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.5
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Alvarez (Ultimate Football Heroes)

Julián Álvarez's extravagant football skills won him a youth team place at the famous Argentinian club River Plate at the age of 12, and he quickly rose through the ranks. By 18, the gifted striker was showcasing his prowess in the Copa ...

ATOS Book Level : 6.1
Points Value : 4.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Amazing Insects And Spiders

Find out what makes insects and spiders amazing.

ATOS Book Level : 2.4
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Ambulance And Air Ambulance Crew

Learn all about British Ambulance and Air crew - how they help us, what they do, how they serve the community and much more.

ATOS Book Level : 3.3
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Ambulances

A person needs to get a hospital quick! What vehicle can get them there fast? An ambulance! Ambulances carry the equipment needed to help people in an emergency. Young readers will find out about ambulances, their main parts and how these important ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.6
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Ancient China

Uncover some of the most chilling practices in ancient China. This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young readers will love! Prepare to be horrified by the customs and culture of...

ATOS Book Level : 6.3
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Ancient Egypt

Uncover some of the most chilling practices in ancient Egypt. This book explores all the gruesome details, from rituals and rites to battles and sieges, with a detail that young readers will love! Prepare to be horrified by the customs and culture of...

ATOS Book Level : 6.3
Points Value : 1.0
Book Cover : Paperback

Animal Attacks

A grumpy grizzly bear attacks a young hunter. A huge hippopotamus strikes an unsuspecting tourist. A ferocious great white shark chomps into an experienced surfer. These shocking, true animal attacks could have ended in tragedy... but they didn’t! ...

ATOS Book Level : 2.5
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Animal Escapes

How do animals escape from different kinds of attack? From octopus ink to possums playing dead to skunks making a stink, it’s all in here. Animal Escapes is a book-banded reading book for more confident readers, carefully levelled at White Book ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.5
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Paperback

Animals Hidden In The Desert

Some desert creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some desert animals blend in with rocks, sand and more. Others burrow beneath the ground or hide in shrubs. Can you spot the ...

ATOS Book Level : 3.2
Points Value : 0.5
Book Cover : Hardback