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This book is bursting with simple, yet satisfying things for little children to make using everyday and recycled materials. From fairy wands to superhero jet packs, and pebble pals to sock snowmen, there are over 60 irresistible activities to enjoy. Each one is clearly explained and illustrated and includes a photo of the finished project.

Think you know lots about animals? Think again! Did you know that owls don't have eyeballs? Or that tigers are invisible to their prey?This book contains 100 incredible things about the animal kingdom, full of creatures that glow, build, scheme, dance and everything in between. Perfect for dipping in and out of, it covers a wide range of topics, from frogs that have antifreeze in their blood and pandas that do handstands, to animal-inspired inventions and newts in space.Presented with bold, graphic illustrations and bite-sized text, each page has an unusual or unexpected fact you can take away and use to wow your friends and family.Written in consultation with experts and ideal for fact-loving readers aged 8+.

Why do your feet age more slowly than your head? Is time travel possible? How did spies use clocks to complete secret missions? What caused the year of confusion? Why don't naked mole rats age? Find the fascinating answers to these questions and many more in this book full of mind-boggling facts about time.Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.Each book in this best-selling and award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

An intriguing introduction to the medieval world and the people who lived back then.You'll never guess why knights were like superheroes, how to eat at a castle dinner, and what villagers did when someone stole a loaf of bread! Discover the answers to these and all sorts of weird and wonderful facts about the world a thousand years ago as you travel back in time to the Middle Ages.- Clear, approachable text will spark young readers' curiosity and build their enthusiasm for history.- Perfect for fact-hungry kids to share with friends and family.- Includes a QR code with links to carefully chosen websites, where children can find out even more.

You'll never guess what Planet Earth used to look like, which mountaintop is closest to space, how coral reefs are built from seawater and sunlight, and how many different languages you'd need to learn to speak to everyone in the world. All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with quirky and surprising things to know.

Celebrate the extraordinary world of bugs with this collection of amazing facts!You'll never guess where a katydid's ears are, why peacock spiders need to be good dancers or how water skaters walk on water, and did you know that bagworm moth caterpillars build log cabins?With warm, characterful illustrations, this fun and surprising information book will open your eyes to the remarkable bugs all around you.

Four books packed with amazing facts, brought together in one volume.You'll never guess how your body fights germs or how dinosaurs fought each other, what kind of animal is named after Sir David Attenborough and what sunsets look like on Mars.All is revealed in this delightful collection of four books.A brilliant addition to any family bookshop, the Big Book of Things to Know contains amazing facts from Lots of things to know about Your Body, Space, Animals and Dinosaurs in a single volume bursting with vibrant illustrations and packed with quirky and surprising things to know.Clear, approachable text will spark young readers' curiosity and is perfect for fact-hungry children to share with family or impress their friends with.

This collectible series builds into a fascinating library of reference material, covering every aspect of Key Stage 2 science and beyond. When used in conjunction with www.usborne-quicklinks.com, the

This is a truly luxury book and a must-have for every family bookshelf, with cloth binding, a beautiful jacket and ribbon marker. It offers a comprehensive compendium of the history of Britain, encomp

A magical book bursting with fairy crafts and activities for young children.Inspire children's imaginations with this magical activity book, packed with delightful crafts to give young fairy fans hours of fun. Simple yet satisfying craft activities are clearly explained and illustrated, and can be made with everyday and recycled materials. There are step-by-step drawing and colouring pages too.

A mini book packed full of fun puzzles and games to do on a journey.This little book is packed with puzzles that will make any journey just zip by, including mazes, spot-the-differences, number puzzles and more. Part of a range of mini paperbacks perfect for journeys, rainy days and party bags.

A mini book packed full of fun puzzles and games to do on a plane journey.This little book is packed with puzzles that will make any journey fly by, including mazes, spot-the-differences, number puzzles and more. Part of a range of mini paperbacks perfect for journeys, rainy days and party bags.

Explore the secrets of the sea in this delightful picture puzzle book.Brimming with things to find, count and talk about, this charming picture book provides hours of puzzle-solving fun. Spot crabs in a rock pool, whales on the horizon, shoals of fish in a coral reef and sunken treasure on a deep-sea dive. Excellent for encouraging concentration and attention to detail, as well as reinforcing counting skills - all in a playful, informative way.

This little book is packed with puzzles that will make any journey steam by, including mazes, spot-the-differences, number puzzles and more. Part of a range of mini paperbacks perfect for journeys, rainy days and party bags.

This little book is packed with puzzles that will make any journey zoom by, including mazes, spot-the-differences, number puzzles and more. Part of a range of mini paperbacks perfect for journeys, rainy days and party bags.

A big, bright book full of first craft activities to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights.Lights twinkle, fireworks flash - Diwali is a magical time of year, and this big, bright book is full of crafts for little children to enjoy making as they prepare to celebrate the festival of lights. There are all kinds of ideas for decorations to make, from rangoli patterns and lanterns to gift bags and garlands, as well as drawing and colouring activities. All the ideas can be made using everyday household materials, and have clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions, with top tips and photos of the finished crafts.

A big, bright book full of spooky craft ideas, Halloween puzzles and activities, perfect for preschoolers. Little children will love the creepy crafts and puzzles in this spook-tacular activity book. It's packed full of exciting ideas for making Halloween decorations, pictures and more, from straw skeletons and spooky spiders to paper chains and pumpkins, with clearly illustrated instructions and tips.There are also plenty of drawing, spotting, counting and matching activities, perfect for keeping young witches and wizards busy in between makes.

Little children can have fun playing and making with Poppy and Sam in this delightful activity book. It's packed full of creative crafts to try, from making bird feeders and bug hotels to paper crafts and pictures, all with clear visual instructions and using everyday materials from around the house. There are also plenty of spotting, matching, drawing and counting activities based on the beloved characters from Apple Tree Farm.

This robust board book introduces very small children to the fun and function of getting around. Cheerful illustrations of trains, planes and automobiles are combined with simple new words to learn, a

An engaging board book for very young children, with sliding panels to reveal secret images hiding below. Brilliant for developing essential motor skills and hand-eye coordination and full of vivid co

This entertaining pad is packed with nearly 200 assorted activities, including puzzles, drawing, dot-to-dots, spot the differences, wordsearches and simple spotting games. Its format makes it ideal fo

A fascinating flap book packed with interesting information about how lots of things work. Discover the inner workings of cars and boats, farm and building site machines, everyday household items incl

A look-and-talk book for very young children, with simple, bright illustrations and lots to see and spot on every page. Children can spot everyday household items in various rooms around the house. Pe

A pocket-sized sticker book guide to one of the most recognisable cities in the world. Includes fifty of London’s best-known landmarks such as the Tower of London, Big Ben and Kensington Palace. With stickers to add to the pages after spotting each building or place. Full of famous landmarks, fascinating facts and colourful illustrations, this is an informative guide to the city or a lovely souvenir to take home.

A pack of pocket-sized cards to help recognise and learn about fifty of London's famous landmarks. Each card has a detailed illustration of a landmark, with information, facts and statistics on the re

Welcome to the Enchanted Forest! A delightful array of fairies and forest creatures are waiting for you to fill their home with colour. Use your own pencils, plus the special gold and silver pencils (included in the cover) to bring a magical sparkle to the scenes. There is also space to imagine and draw in extra details, plus magical things to spot on every page.

Puzzles, games and write-in activities for the holidays.This colourful activity book is packed with holiday-themed puzzles, things to spot, drawing and colouring activities. Fill an aquarium with fish, spot the differences between hotels, complete a motorhome maze and much more. Answers to all the puzzles are at the back of the book.

When everything she wishes for starts coming true, Ayesha discovers what will really make her happy.A book about tween friendships, with a sprinkling of magic, from award-winning journalist and author Radhika Sanghani. Perfect for fans of Lottie Brooks and Dork Diaries.Ayesha can't wait for summer camp, it's going to be the best two weeks ever with her best friend Nikki. But Nikki's changed over the summer and things don't feel the same between them. When Ayesha overhears Nikki telling their roommates she's immature, Ayesha is embarrassed and wishes her life could be different.The next day Ayesha realizes everything she wishes for is coming true. Lie-in in the morning? Tick! Pizza for lunch? Tick! Nikki to be her best friend? Tick! Suddenly Nikki's hanging out with her again, and then Ayesha wishes for Nikki to get a part in the camp's musical, and now she's playing the lead role.But their friendship still isn't the same. Ayesha thinks she needs a part in the musical too, so she makes

This entertaining write-in book will improve your memory without ever feeling like a chore. It's packed with helpful memory techniques and exciting challenges - from secret spy missions to restarting starships or escaping labyrinths. Write, draw and colour in your answers as you exercise your memory to make it stronger than ever. Along the way, you'll also learn more about your brain and how it remembers things, with tips on how to boost your brainpower. Perfect for ages 7+. With answers at the back of the book.

Join a group of charming animal characters on their first day at school. Use the stickers to help them get dressed, choose what to take, travel to school and find their way around their new classroom. There's a friendly teacher to meet who shows the friends all the fun things that happen at school. With lots of things to talk about on every page, little children can learn all about what to expect.

A fascinating, friendly introduction to the prehistoric world, with simple text and amazing illustrations. With answers to questions such as "What was the biggest dinosaur?", "What was the ice age?" , "Why did the dinosaurs die out?", and more. Includes internet links to carefully selected fun and informative websites.Chapters in this book include:- The prehistoric world- How the Earth began- Under the sea- Life on the land- Swampy forests- Reptiles and mammals- The first dinosaurs- Hunter dinosaurs- Raptors- The first birds- Tyrannosaurus rex- Giant dinosaurs- Duck-billed dinosaurs- Horned dinosaurs- Stegosaurs- Boneheads- Spiky dinosaurs- Baby dinosaurs- Sea reptiles- Flying reptiles- The death of dinosaurs- The first mammals- More mammals- South American mammals- Ice age mammals- The first people- How do we know?- New discoveries- Prehistoric facts and figures- Prehistoric words

Babies who've grown up with the bestselling touchy-feely books will love That's not my... Activity Books!Discover sea-themed things to spot, pictures to finish, shapes to trace and words to learn - all packed into the pages of this fun first activity book. Don't forget to spot little white mouse on every double page!- Perfect for children aged 2 years and above- Helps develop vocabulary and fine motor skills- Bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations support visual development- Keeps children entertained on-the-go- Discover more in the series, from favourite animals to exciting vehicles

This entertaining book is full of dogs, cats and other things to spot, match, count and talk about. Animals in each scene invite readers to look for specific things, such as dog on a skateboard or a tap-dancing cat, while picture clues with text and number prompts offer further suggestions. There is a little white mouse to spot in each picture too. Younger children will enjoy sharing this book with older children or adults, while additional details enable grown-ups to make up further questions of their own.

Solve the puzzles to find the gold in this thrilling and funny interactive dragon-riding adventure from the bestselling author-illustrator of Grumpfort, packed with epic illustrations!You are invited to compete in the Wingrider Trials on Dragonflare Island!Do you have what it takes to become a dragon rider, solve the puzzles and find the treasure? Flynn definitely doesn't. So, when a dragon kidnaps him to be her partner in the trials, things get complicated.Now they're stuck in a labyrinth full of hungry monsters, impossible obstacle courses, and backstabbing competitors. To win, they'll need brains, bravery and - worst of all - teamwork.But the trials are hiding a deadly secret, and if Flynn and his dragon don't win, the whole island could be doomed..."Full of heroes and heart, Jamie Hammond packs adventure into every sentence." - Emma Swan, author of Cruise Ship Kid"A stone cold five stars and recommended to ages 7 and up!" - Ramzee, author of The Cheat Book"Filled with adventure, he

Ingenious things to make and do with different types of paper and paint.Discover the trick for making dot painting pictures, decorate paper leopards, tigers and lions with fingerprints and scrape paint with scraps of cardboard to create patterns that shimmer. Print a display of fireworks, create your own scratch art and mix 3D paint that dries solid and keeps its shape. And if you blow through a paper straw, you'll see drops of paint turn into swirly jellyfish.

A bright, bold activity book designed especially for very young childrenThis write-in book is packed with gorgeously simple artwork and activities themed around vehicles. Each page is full of things to spot, draw and say - with a little white mouse to find on every spread! Perfect for entertaining young children, while helping to develop vocabulary, fine motor skills and early mark making.

Perfect for sharing with preschoolers, this delightful activity book is full of easy but fun nature things to draw, paint and craft - as well as some simple picture puzzles.From sweet pebble mice to fluffy pinecone owls to twiggy hedgehogs, you're sure to find something for everyone - and gathering the natural materials is a great excuse to get outside. Rainy day? Use the rain to make colourful raindrop art! A lovely way to spend time together and keep kids busy, without a screen in sight!- Easy projects, using everyday materials- Builds hand-eye coordination, concentration and pen control

Babies who've grown up with the bestselling touchy-feely books will love That's not my... Activity Books!Discover zoo-themed things to spot, pictures to finish, shapes to trace and words to learn - all packed into the pages of this fun first activity book. Don't forget to spot little white mouse on every double page!- Perfect for children aged 2 years and above- Helps develop vocabulary and fine motor skills- Bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations support visual development- Keeps children entertained on-the-go- Discover more in the series, from favourite animals to exciting vehicles

This vibrant book is full of farm animals and other things to spot, match, count and talk about. Animals in each scene invite readers to look for specific things, such as a cat driving a tractor, while picture clues with text and number prompts offer further suggestions. There is a little white mouse to spot in each picture too. Younger children will enjoy sharing this book with older children or adults, while additional details enable grown-ups to make up further questions of their own.

This vibrant book is full of butterflies, bees, beetles and other bugs to spot, match, count and talk about. Animals in each scene invite readers to look for specific things, such as a bee on a bicycle or a bug wearing boots, while picture clues with text and number prompts offer further suggestions. There is a little white mouse to spot in each picture too. Younger children will enjoy sharing this book with older children or adults, while additional details enable grown-ups to make up further questions of their own.