«This is a new edition of a fairy-themed title in the hugely popular «Usborne Activities» series. This enchanting book is brimming with sparkly craft ideas that will captivate children. Among the inspiring activities included are Puss-in-Boots puppets, Cinderella's sparkling slipper, a colourful collage featuring Red Riding Hood and the hungry wolf, a delightful gingerbread house, a romantic fairytale wedding and much, much more. Every activity is clearly and imaginatively illustrated with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photos of the finished activity. It contains over a 100 stickers that can be added to the activities or used to create your own fairytale scenes.»

There are a surprising number of things you can make and do with old magazines, cardboard tubes, plastic bags and other things form your recycling bin. This book is full of fun ideas that will cost you nothing more than a little of your time.

This is a lively retelling of an old Chinese tale. Lee is too lazy to grow any food, so he gets very hungry. Then he plants a magic melon — but things don't go as planned... Easy-to-read text is brought to life with delightful illustrations, and there are fun comprehension puzzles to try after the story. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a Principal Lecturer in Education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. Every title in this series features clear and compelling text accompanied by highly appealing illustrations. It is designed to motivate children as they learn to read.

A perfect gift for any baby or toddler, this book is a charming addition to any baby's collection of soundchip books. The bright high-contrast colours and patterns have been specially designed to appeal to young children.

This science book explains physics, chemistry and biology in an informal, fun and informative way. It includes fun yet simple experiments to give children working examples to learn from.

This is a new edition of this popular title, which provides a fantastic reference point for students studying for their SATs and GCSE's. It is split into 6 colour coded sections covering all aspects of the curriculum, such as acids and alkalines, reaction rates and the periodic, as well as a general information section which includes essential charts and tables. It is brightly and clearly illustrated. It is internet-linked to further online educational resources through the Usborne Quicklinks website.

This is a new edition of this popular title, which provides a fantastic reference point for students studying for their SATs and GCSEs. It is split into 4 main sections covering all aspects of the national curriculum, from algebra to APRs, volume to vectors and trigonometry to transformation. It is brightly and clearly illustrated. It includes a glossary of mathematical terms and symbols. It comes with internet-links to help learners find out more about maths.

This is a sparkling seasonal title perfect for budding fairy cooks everywhere. It is packed with 16 delicious recipes, including snowflake biscuits, Christmas fairy kisses, jewelled fairy muffins, Christmas fairy crowns and a Christmas castle cake. All the ingredients used are easy to find, and every recipe is clearly laid out with step-by-step instructions, accompanied by photographs of the end result. The recipes will make perfect Christmas gifts for family and friends.

Gerda and Kay are best friends, until Kay suddenly changes. Then he is kidnapped by the wicked Snow Queen and everyone thinks he is lost forever. But Gerda is determined to rescue him.

This is a richly illustrated guide to the medieval world, covering the period from the years 500 to 1500. You can learn about everyday life in medieval Europe, from the lives of peasant farmers and merchant bankers, to Benedictine monks and feudal kings. You can explore the development of worldwide cultures and their different approaches to art, technology, warfare and religion. You can follow the rise and fall of kingdoms and empires across the medieval world including the Byzantine Empire, Chinese dynasties and the empires of the Andes. It features recommended Internet links to websites where you can download Usborne pictures, find extra information, or take part in interactive challenges.

In 2012 the Rolling Stones celebrate their 50th anniversary. Their story — the band's meteoric rise to fame, the Marianne Faithfull, Brian Jones and Altamont scandals, the groundbreaking hits — is the stuff of twentieth century legend, and core to popular culture. But it is Norman's skills as a researcher and biographer which bring a whole new dimension to such a story. Written with the personal knowledge, trust and co-operation of the participants, this fully updated version is indisputably the best book on The Stones ever written. Norman spares no detail, covering the Jerry Hall/Mick Jagger split and the Stones' lives as tax exiles, the recording of Exile on Main St. as well as the iconic stage performances, Mick's control of the band's affairs and his contractual disputes with managers and promoters. This a story of fame, money, drugs, booze, sex, hedonism and the greatest rock band of all time.

This is a new title in the fantastic First Reading series, part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. It is aimed at children who are beginning to read. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a Principal Lecturer in Education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. Every title in this series features clear and compelling text accompanied by highly appealing illustrations. It is designed to motivate children as they learn to read.

This is a continuation in the series. Pipkin the very small penguin is always asking very big questions. As always, Pipkin goes on an adventure to find the answer to his question, and returns home in time for bed. Gently presented information for very young children about where babies come from, explored through an engaging story. When Pipkin the penguin's baby sister hatches, he finds out that baby penguins come from eggs. On chatting to a seal cub, he learns that not all babies come from eggs, so he sets out to find where other kinds of babies come from. He encounters a whale, baby turtles and a little boy, and learns there are lots of ways for babies to be born. He returns home for bedtime, to tell his baby sister everything he knows. There is a giant poster in an envelope at the back of the book, with pictures of all kinds of animals with their babies, and extra information. This is the very first investigation into where babies come from, introducing lots of different animal babies and how they are born or hatch, rather than dealing with details of reproduction. It features beautiful soft watercolour illustrations with charming animal characters.

This is a new paperback edition of this charming title in the popular and expanding Usborne Picture Books series, which introduces very young children to key subjects in a friendly and informative way. It is a story with lots of gently presented information that explores different aspects of a sunny day. Readers will delight in a sunny walk with three children and a dog, discovering the effects of sunshine on flowers, butterflies and cherries, along with an interesting look inside a bee hive. The delicate, charming illustrations evoke the beauty of a sunny day, while the simple accompanying text both engages and informs with a lyrical tone that makes the book delightful to read aloud.

This is an evocative picture book based on the beloved classic tale and retold for younger children. Orphaned Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps and grows to love her mountain home. But when she is taken back to Frankfurt, her homesickness and newfound friendship with a girl in a wheelchair lead to an extraordinary turn of events. This title features illustrations taken from the popular Young Reading series.

This is a new edition of this artist-led picture book that begins with the question 'Have you ever wondered what clouds are made of?' This title includes fabulous watercolour paintings and evocative text that lead very young children through the effects of a rainy day; from cloudy skies to the 'splish, splash, splosh' of puddles and a beautiful rainbow. It also includes a simple story for very young children filled with Sarah Gill's atmospheric illustrations of stormy skies, leaping frogs, and wispy clouds. It also describes some of the creatures who need and enjoy rainy days, such as frogs, birds, worms and snails.

A comical retelling of the well-loved traditional rhyme accompanied by humorous illustrations that little children will love to pore over. Old Mother Hubbard is off to the cupboard, but what will she do when she finds it bare?

Specially designed for the very young, these lively, chunky board books will improve a child's vocabulary and early word-recognition skills. Fabulously illustrated throughout with Jo Litchfield's hand-made models, each page has a robust tab attached to help children find their favourite scene. With lots to look at and learn, young children will be fascinated by the colour and detail on every page. It is spot laminated throughout.

«Learning letters is a vital early step to literacy. This title is part of the «First Reading» series, specially developed for young children who are just beginning to learn to read.»

«This is a new title in «Young Reading, Series Three», based on the much-loved classic by Jane Austen. It is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. The Bennett sisters are coming of age and it's time for them to find husbands if they want to find their place in high society. But will everything end up as they hope? It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is Principal Lecturer in Education from Roehampton University and an early reading specialist. It has beautifully produced hardback with ribbon marker.»