Books in the And Other Big Questions series

A highly topical look at the concept of gender, encouraging children to think for themselves about the issues involved

What does it mean to be a humanist? Is humanism a new idea? How do people live their lives without religious beliefs? The first of its kind aimed at the new curriculum for upper primary and lower secondary school children, this book will examine how humanists respond to fundamental questions about morals and ethics, the origins of life, religion and the state. It will look at how humanists mark the milestones of birth, marriage and death. How do people without belief in God live moral and fulfilled lives, with respect for humankind and the universe? A thought-provoking approach will encourage readers to think about the big questions for themselves.The book will include contributions from a number of prominent humanists, such as Stephen Fry, Camila Batmanghelidjh, Philip Pullman, Jim Al-Khalili, Natalie Haynes and Shappi Khorsandi, who will explain their own philosophy and tell us what is important to them.

A highly topical look at the current refugee crisis, encouraging readers to think for themselves about the issues involved.

A detailed look at the concept of consent, how it works, and why it matters.

An important and timely book on race and racism, encouraging children to think for themselves about the issues involved

A highly topical look at the subject of masculinity, encouraging readers to think for themselves about the issues involved

A highly topical look at how politics affects everyone in society, and has an impact on our daily lives

A highly topical look at how our decisions about what is right and wrong play out on an individual, local, national and global scale

A highly topical look at the role of art and the importance of creativity in our lives and the wider world

Exploring and explaining the range of mental health, from wellbeing through to mental health problems, in a non-stigmatising, accessible and accurate way

A highly topical look at how and why Islamophobia manifests itself and at what can be done to make our society a safe space for us all