History
Stone Age
Iron Age
Egyptians
Ancient Greeks
Celts
Romans
The Maya
Vikings
Castles
Digging Up the Past
Nature
Reptiles
Tadpoles and Frogs
Rainforest
Trees
How Flowers Grow
Caterpillars and Butterflies
Spiders
Bugs
Bees & Wasps
Ants
Science
Earthquakes & Tsunamis
Sun Moon and Stars
Living in Space
Storms and Hurricanes
Volcanoes
Astronomy
The Solar System
Your Body
Planet Earth
Weather
History
Stone Age
This simple information book follows the history of Stone Age people and how they lived.
Iron Age
This simple information book charts the history of Iron Age people and how they lived, including their farming methods, the gods they prayed to and the hill forts where they lived.
Egyptians
Who were the ancient Egyptians? Why did they build pyramids and how were mummies made?
Ancient Greeks
Find out about Ancient Greece, what people wore, ate and did for fun and learn about some of the most famous philosophers and mathematicians of the age in this compelling book for beginner readers.
Celts
Who were the Celts exactly? Did you know they lived on top of hills? Do you have any idea how Celtic warriors made themselves look really scary in battle?
Romans
Who were the ancient Romans? Where did they go to eat, shop and wash? What did they do for fun?
The Maya
Who were the Maya? Where did they live? Why did they build tall stone temples?
Vikings
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.
Castles
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.
Digging Up the Past
How do ancient things get buried? Who digs them up? And what do they find? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book.
Nature
Reptiles
This is a fantastic brand new addition to the "Beginners" series, designed to provide an informative introduction to trees and plant-life for young readers.
Tadpoles and Frogs
Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.
Rainforest
It offers a terrific reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction. It is developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence.
Trees
This is a fantastic brand new addition to the 'Beginners' series, designed to provide an informative introduction to trees and plant-life for young readers.
How Flowers Grow
How do flowers grow in dry deserts? How do animals help to spread seeds? Which flower smells like rottng meat?
Caterpillars and Butterflies
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.
Spiders
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.
Bugs
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.
Bees & Wasps
A slim and unintimidating book which belies its contents - a wealth of information, much of which will be new even to adults.
Ants
Where do ants live? What do they eat? How much weight can they carry? Little children can find out the answers to these questions and much more in this simple introduction to the world of ants.
Science
Earthquakes & Tsunamis
This is a fantastic addition to the popular Beginners series, providing an informative introduction to the fascinating world of earthquakes for young readers. There are clear explanations of the science behind different types of earthquakes and their effects, including tsunamis and landslides. This title features real-life earthquakes, and describes how people are kept safe and rescued when disaster strikes. Striking colour photographs and step-by-step illustrations engage readers with the subject matter. This title is developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence
Sun Moon and Stars
What is the Sun made of? How did astronauts get to the Moon and what did they find there? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to space. Includes vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, and easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert
Living in Space
How do astronauts travel into space? Where do they live when they get there? What do they do all day? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about living in space. This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert
Storms and Hurricanes
How do astronauts travel into space? Where do they live when they get there? What do they do all day? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about living in space. This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert
Volcanoes
An introduction to earthquakes and volcanoes. The sensational images combine with lively text, amazing facts, diagrams and a comprehensive glossary
Astronomy
A straightforward book telling you all a beginner needs to know about the planets, stars, moons, nebulae, galaxies asteroids and more, through easy-to-read text, full-colour photographs and step-by-step visual explanations. Recommended websites accessed via Usborne Quicklinks provide further online resources.
The Solar System
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.
Your Body
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.
Planet Earth
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.
Weather
What makes the wind blow? How can rain sometimes be red? Why are tornadoes like vacuum cleaners? You'll find out the answers and lots more about weird and wonderful weather in this fascinating book. Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.
