Find out what it was like to be a Viking, and learn about Viking homes, feasts, boats, gods and much more in this fascinating book. Written with the help of a reading expert, the book includes short, informative text, vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page.

Who were the ancient Egyptians? Why did they build pyramids and how were mummies made? These and other questions are answered with short, informative text, vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page.

Who lived in a castle, and what was it like? Children can find out the answers to these questions and lots more about the wonderful world of castles in this informative book. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with reading experts from the University of Roehampton.

This is a new edition of a great-value sticker book with brightly coloured, intricate illustrations and photographs of the major sights, cities and landmarks of each country. It is updated to include the 2012 Olympics stadium. It features over 140 stickers for children to place on the maps. It also features the key towns of Britain and Northern Ireland, as well as sculptures, bridges and galleries, from the countries' most famous places to their hidden secrets.

This title includes lots of brilliant and original ideas for things to make with paper, including a fairytale castle picture, pop-up cards, paper gliders and masks, and fabulous flowers and paper chains. It provides quick and easy projects using materials found at home with clear step-by-step instructions. It offers two pages of colourful stickers for adding special effects.

Presents a selection of non-fiction reading books for developing readers. This work also provides an introduction to the subjects for older readers.

Presents a selection of non-fiction reading books for developing readers. This work also provides an introduction to the subjects for older readers.

Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. This title features vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text. It is developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. It contains carefully selected Internet links to exciting websites to find out more. It is great reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction.

This series introduces young children to a whole range of core subjects, from life in the natural world to the working of a truck. On each page a line for beginner readers is accompanied by a more complex one, which can be read aloud by an adult or by the child as s/he grows in confidence.