What is a muscle? How do they work? Why are they so important? Find out the answers to all of these questions in this information book, filled with detailed illustrations and photographs.[...]
What are the most dangerous animals in the world? Take a closer look at some very poisonous, venomous and deadly animals in this stunning photographic non-fiction report by award-winning author Anna Claybourne.[...]
What is a black hole? Where do they come from? What do they do? Find out the answers to all of these questions and what other things scientists have discovered about space exploration, gravity and much more, in this highly photographic non-fiction report. * Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportu[...]
Learn how to face and survive the most dangerous and disastrous things that could possibly happen
From natural disasters to dangerous weather, from the dangers of getting lost in the wild to fighting off dangerous animals, any child can imagine the special skills they'll need to combat 100 real[...]
A colourful new edition of this fascinating introduction to Shakespeare's life, work and times.
New addition to series three of the Young Reading Programme.
Each title in this series contains a vivid evocation of a major historical catastrophe, in an easy-to-follow manner. 'Pompeii' recounts the tragic story of the Italian city that came to a sudden end upon the furious eruption of the volcano Vesuvius.[...]
Developed in conjunction with experts from the University of Surrey, this work is designed to encourage independent reading. Accompanied by illustrations, it is a part of the "Usborne Young Reading Series", which re-examines the tragedy of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".[...]
Mind Webs is an inspiring, visually exciting, series which will make science make sense. A mind web is a way of putting all of the key information about a topic on one page. Each book contains 12 mind webs, each beautifully illustrated with pictures and diagrams, showing how the information about ea[...]
Mind Webs is an inspiring, visually exciting, series which will make science make sense. A mind web is a way of putting all of the key information about a topic on one page. Each book contains 12 mind webs, each beautifully illustrated with pictures and diagrams, showing how the information about ea[...]
Design a speed boat, create a rocket and make a catapult plane! This book will guide you step-by-step through great crafty experiments, as well as explaining the science of forces and motion.[...]
Make materials change colour, create oozy slime and let a foaming monster loose! This book will guide you step-by-step through great crafty experiments, as well as explaining the science behind chemical reactions and states of matter.[...]
Pack your bags for a trip through history to visit the great ancient civilisations!Written in the style of a travel guide, this series provides a fun and innovative way to present facts and information on ancient civilisations. It provides an introduction to the country and the culture, exploring da[...]
In this exciting book, children learn how to face and survive the world's most dangerous situations. From natural disasters and wild weather, to getting lost in the wild and fighting off dangerous animals, readers learn the skills needed to combat 100 real life dramas and how likely they are to [...]
From death defying stunts to the volcano's edge, Extreme Science will excite and inspire 8-11 year olds. High-interest topics grab the reader and introduce some key science concepts in an accessible and innovative way. Extreme titles are ideal for supporting creative classroom t[...]
From Surfing to the Secret Life of Rats, Extreme Science will excite and inspire 8-11 year olds. High-interest topics grab the reader and introduce some key science concepts in an accessible and innovative way. Extreme titles are ideal for supporting creative classroom teaching [...]
From death defying stunts to the volcano's edge, Extreme Science will excite and inspire 8-11 year olds. High-interest topics grab the reader and introduce some key science concepts in an accessible and innovative way. Extreme titles are ideal for supporting creative classroom t[...]
Suitable for young readers of various ages, this book features disgusting, gross, and repulsive things. This book presents a range of categories, from disgusting animals, plants, and other creatures to disgusting foods, disgusting inventions, and of course a selection of revolting human body bits su[...]
White Wolves Non-fiction is an engaging series covering a wide range of topics at different reading levels. It has been created to appeal to children and reflect the range of texts in the real world, from guidebooks to cookbooks. This series is ideal for topic libraries, and for teaching literacy[...]
Big Picture series brings the world and its wonders to life for young readers. Full of fascinating information from across the globe, from animals and homes to the most interesting jobs in history.[...]
Big Picture series brings the world and its wonders to life for young readers. Full of fascinating information from across the globe, from animals and homes to the most interesting jobs in history.[...]