This title features activities such as a magic matchbox, a tissue paper owl and cress shapes, sure to keep children (and adults) amused for hours.

A madcap sticker book that takes you back in time. It features scenes depicting everyday life in the Ice Age that can be filled with more than 650 stickers of hunters, woolly mammoths, sabre-toothed tigers and other animals.

This is a fantastic new sticker title filled with colourful scenes and fun sticker labels to act as an introduction to English. Each illustrated themed page is full of objects to identify with stickers to label them with, helping to reinforce word and picture association. To encourage comprehension, each page comes with a question in English for readers to try and answer. It is a must for language learners of all ages.

«This new edition profiles over sixty of the world's most incredible engineered structures, built in the last 100 years. «Great Modern Structures» is an awe-inspiring selection of man-made wonders of the modern age. Many of those featured are record breakers within the respective categories — Height, Span, Volume, Surface and Power. Alongside the architectural magnificence of towers, such as the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, or river crossings such as Millau Viaduct Bridge, France, David Littlefield and Will Jones also discuss less obvious, non-architectural structures that have tested the stamina and resourcefulness of designers and builders, such as the Troll A Gas Platform in the North sea. Each of the entries explores the strengths and qualities of the featured structure, along with the individual challenges faced in its construction shedding light on the skill of the architects and builders involved. Featuring the work of many architects and engineers, «Great Modern Structures» is an authoritative but accessible guide to the feats of engineering that have come to represent the modern world.»

Exciting introduction to famous artists and artworks, with simple, practical projects based on the techniques used by the artists. Contains 22 famous works by a wide range of artists, including Monet, Van Gogh, Jackson Pollack and Damien Hirst. Young artists can create Degas pastel dancers, a Rousseau jungle scene and Van Gogh swirly landscapes amongst other projects. Also tells the story behind the works of art and the artists who painted them. A perfect gift for any child with an interest in art.

A fresh and modern approach to an ever-popular pastime. By following the number-colour chart, lots of intricate pictures and patterns are revealed. Everyone can create beautiful, satisfying results and enjoy hours of happy entertainment.

When Brown Cow visits the circus, she ends up stepping in for the clown who hasn't turned up for work. She slips, trips, drops things and loses her hat, and thinks that she's done a pretty bad job — but the ringmaster is thrilled. A lively story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, this book is ideal for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves. Simple, phonically repetitive text is a great way to develop essential language and early reading skills, and guidance notes are included to give parents confidence as they help their child learn to read.

The traditional story, retold for younger readers with vibrant, quirky and evocative artwork. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme.

For children who are just beginning to learn to read, this book introduces simple words with easy letter sounds and amusing illustrations. Follows the UK government's reading strategy which uses synthetic phonics.

A lively and intriguing biography of Queen Victoria, from her difficult and lonely childhood to her life as one of the most powerful women in the world. Filled with fascinating photographs and a family tree, this is an essential addition to any family bookshelf.

A humourous tale, specially written to develop phonemic awareness. Ideal for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves. Rhythmic, phonically repetitive text helps to develop essential language and early reading skills, and guidance notes at the back give parents confidence as they help their child learn to read. Postman snail does his best but he's ever so slow. After a bad storm — and a flood which almost prevents snail completing his round — snail spots something for sale which ends all his troubles.

The remarkable, true story of a slave who gained fame as a gladiator and led a revolt against the Roman slave owners. Dramatically illustrated by Gustavo Mazali.

A brightly illustrated introduction to science which supports teaching in primary schools. Designed for use at home and in school, and perfect for parents who want to find our more about what their children are being taught. Includes a section on 'what is science?' as well information about living things, materials, forces, light, sound and electriciy, space, and scientific investigations.

The Vikings were great explorers, dramatic storytellers, skilled craftsmen and ruthless raiders — this book is a comprehensive introduction to their world, illustrated with amazing photographs, artwork, diagrams and cutaways. Readers can learn about Vikings' everyday lives, their clothes, their food, their homes, their weapons, their culture and their legacy. Includes maps, a timeline, a glossary of Viking terms and a Who's who of all the legendary Vikings.

Offers insight into a necessarily highly secret world. This title includes information on the elite special forces working around the world today, including the SAS and the Navy Seals.

An introduction to the world's famous paintings in 100 stickers. It contains information about artists and their lives. It is suitable for all ages to learn about and engage with art.

An illustrated storybook to share with a child at bedtime. It includes stories from Aesop and charming animal folktales from around the world.

This is a comprehensive introduction to physical geography including information on the climate, volcanoes, erosion, the weather, ecosystems and humans. It is fabulously illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams and illustrations that will capture the imagination of young readers. It comes with internet links to recommended websites with maps, quizzes, games and homework information.

«Banish boredom in the long school holidays with this new addition to the outstanding «Usborne Activities» series. Seasonal activities for each holiday, such as reindeer wrapping paper and an Easter egg card, sit alongside things to make and do all year round including a coral necklace, a pirate cutlass and fairy wings. Every activity is clearly and imaginatively illustrated, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photos. This title contains over 600 stickers that can be added to any of the activities to make them even more decorative.»

A bright, colourful, and absolutely charmingly illustrated word book, filled with familiar animals for little children to spot and name. Provides lots for children to look at and talk about, encouraging vocabulary building and word recognition.