An ideal book for children with lots of questions about the Solar System and the Universe such as 'What are stars made of?' 'Why does the moon shine?' and 'What do astronauts wear? This charming encyclopedia is full of simple, easy-to-read text and lively, detailed illustrations, introducing young readers to the basic concepts of space.
What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. Includes carefully selected internet-links to exciting websites about the Solar System.
Filled with ideas for painting, drawing and collage, this title helps novices of all ages to develop their art skills. It helps children to explore the uses of a range of materials including chalk, paint and pencil, elastic bands, salt and watercolour through many imaginative projects including ink beetles, deep-sea fish, and lemon juice frogs.
Features inventions, machines, gadgets and devices, and facts and information about how they work. This flap book contains over 90 flaps which reveal the insides of car engines, toilets, escalators, submarines and microwaves and other machines. It includes internet links to websites with animations, games and experiments.
Lets children explore the world one flap at a time. This atlas features a page for each continent. It allows children to discover the animals, buildings, foods and cultures that they would find there.
Part of the "Beginners" series, this book presents an introduction to trees and plant-life. It lets you learn about some of the cold-blooded creatures in the world from reptiles that can fly, walk on water, and climb on ceilings.
Lets you discover and explore some of the world's most famous buildings. This book reveals the building's interior and facts such as how they were built and their histories. It features Empire State Building, Guggenheim Museum, Himeji Castle, Versailles Palace, Blue Mosque, and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Helps readers explore the furthest reaches of our universe, learning how it began and our place among the stars. This book includes double page spreads of the Big Bang, how the first suns and planets were formed and our very own solar system.
George's pet pig breaks through the fence into the garden next door - introducing him to his new neighbours: the scientist, Eric, his daughter, Annie, and a super-intelligent computer called Cosmos.
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.
Offers kids information about the sun, moon, stars and planets. This book includes information, facts and trivia about: galaxies like the Milky Way and the Big Bang Theory; the sun, its energy and it's 20,000-50,000 Farenheit-degree surface; and, the earth, gravity and how comets and asteroid impacts change the surface of the planets.
Includes double page spreads on mountains, deserts, the oceans, the atmosphere and icy landscapes such as Antarctica, each one with flaps to lift to reveal scientific and natural history information. This title contains a feature on how climate change is affecting our planet, and what can be done to reduce its effects.
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.
Delve under London's streets from the days when the Romans ruled through to the hustle and bustle of the modern-day capital. Part of the "See Inside" series, this title includes double page spreads on medieval times, the Tudor period, the Plague, the Great Fire of London, the restoration, Victorian London and the Blitz.
Fires, accidents, earthquakes and floods - firefighters are never far from danger. This thrilling book shows where they work, how they fight fires and how they rescue people. Usborne Beginners is an exciting series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own.
Which animals come out at night? How do they find food in the dark? Where do they go during the day? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more about the secret world of night animals. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert. Suggested websites add to the adventure.
Part of the "See Inside" series, this book enables readers to go on a journey to the centre of the earth and back. It uses embedded flaps to explain the world under our feet, from plants and animals to underground trains and pipes, right through to the earth's core past gold mines, stalagmites and fossils.
How are plants and animals related? What is the Universe made of? And just what is the big secret behind it all? Find out all about the mysteries which scientists have been exploring for thousands of years.
A new edition of the hugely popular First Cookbook, which introduces children to the basic techniques of cooking through a selection of mouth-watering recipes
Ages 7+
Snap is an easy and fun game which is a great way for young children to develop important matching and reading skills. This work helps young children to develop important matching and reading skills.