If $a>0$, then $\frac{n^{a+1}}{a+1} < \sum_{1}^{n} k^a < \frac{(n+1)^{a+1}}{a+1}$?

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I'm reading Kazarinoff's "Analytic Inequalities". Here:

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I don't know how to solve this problem. I have tried induction and some combinations of previously given Inequalities in the book. Until now, I've seen:

  • The AMGM inequality;

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I am aware that there may be an immediate solution with calculus but no calculus was mentioned until the present moment in the book. Is there a non-calculus way to prove that? Could you give me a hint? I prefer a hint and not a full solution.