Helps young learners to improve their maths and problem solving abilities without growing bored or restless. This title includes 10 minute exercises on numbers, patterns, measures, and set the funky orange timer to test your child in fun 'beat the clock' tests.
A fun flap book packed with interesting information about space, and the amazing things that float through it - stars, moons, comets, and the planets of our solar system. Each double-page spread has a colour illustration, and several flaps to lift to find out more about what's going on in the scene.
A flap book that introduces the world of science in a simple way for younger readers. It is full of surprises to keep enquiring minds entertained, including flaps beneath flaps. It features basic science topics from how plants grow to astronomy and forces. Each double-page includes simple practical experiments for children to try themselves.
A flap book that is packed with information about cars, from how the first automobiles were invented, to how speedy racing cars get around tracks. Each of the seven double-page spreads have several flaps to lift and several of them also have fun paper technology such as sliding a race car or moving a car along a production line in a factory.
Taking to heart the message that the poor and middle class work for money, but the rich have money work for them, the authors lay out a financial philosophy based on the principle that income-generating assets always provide healthier bottom-line results.
A brilliant introduction to the history of The Olympics, from the traditional games of Ancient Greece, to their revival by Pierre de Coubertin and the pomp and ceremony of the modern Games. Specially written as part of the Usborne Reading Programme for children growing in reading confidence and ability.
Filled to the brim with Egyptian history facts, Egyptians is another fascinating title in the fantastically funny history series from the acclaimed Sir Tony Robinson.
Let your imagination fly - soar into space and take a trip to the moon. This title features photographs with real images of the moon and fun puzzles after the story to consolidate learning.
Tells the wonderful, mysterious and often funny stories behind famous inventions. This title features flaps revealing detailed artwork to show the hidden workings inside inventions. It explains the differences between discovery, invention and innovation, and how these three aspects unite.
Beatrice Bottomwell has NEVER (not once!) made a mistake...
"The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes is a must read for any young (or old!) perfectionist. Beatrice Bottomwell is perfectly imperfect!"
-Stephanie Oppenheim, Oppenheim Toy Portfolio
From tanks rumbling across battlefields to submarines, blitzed cities and D-Day, this extraordinary flap book takes young readers right into the action of the Second World War.
Introduces young readers to the wonders of the past. Filled with historical information from the first people, farmers, cities and civilisations all the way to the World Wars and the modern day, this book answers such questions as 'What were the pyramids for?'; 'Who lived in the Forbidden City?'; and, 'When was the World Wide Web invented?'.
Provides delicious ideas for baking and decorating a huge variety of yummy cakes. This title includes recipes that are divided into three mouth-watering sections: Big cakes include coffee and walnut sandwiches, pineapple cakes; Little cakes include cupcakes, muffins and mini cheesecakes, while Tray cakes.
What was the biggest dinosaur? When was the ice age? Why did the dinosaurs die out? Suitable for school projects, this title introduces young readers to the wonder of the prehistoric world. It also features illustrations, photographs of dinosaur models and links to recommended websites.
Why do things float? What happens to the food you eat? Suitable for school projects, this book helps you find out the answers to these and many more questions. It introduces young readers to the wonders of science. It comes with simple text, photographs and illustrations, fun science activities and exciting recommended Web sites.
This fact-packed introduction to the wonders of the sea covers subjects including coral reefs, whales and dolphins, undersea exploration and environmental threats. With internet links to exciting websites, including a virtual tour of the seabed and downloadable images of weird and wonderful sea creatures, easy-to-read text and superb photographs.
A fun and fascinating flap book that follows rubbish on a journey from the bin to the sorting factories and recycling centres. Over 60 flaps reveal how glass, metal, plastics and paper are recycled and what happens to the rubbish that can't be recycled.
A new addition to the "See Inside" series about ships throughout history from Viking longboats to Spanish galleons, ironclads to aircraft carriers. Lifting the flaps reveals the insides of ships from across the ages, explaining in simple, clear language what they were used for, how the crew and passengers lived and how they sailed the oceans.
Covers the basics of cooking. Featuring colour photographs, and step-by-step diagrams, this title shows what to do at each stage of a recipe. It includes dishes that range from simple sandwiches, salads, soups, stews and desserts through to classics such as roast chicken, homemade bread, sponge cake, chocolate chip cookies and even profiteroles.
An ideal book for children with lots of questions about the world we live in, such as 'Why is the night dark?' 'What is snow?' and 'What is under the sea?' This charming encyclopedia is full of simple, easy-to-read text and lively, detailed illustrations, introducing young readers to the basic concepts of geography.