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Children will boost their writing and speaking skills with this bumper book of words. They will learn new words, find out what they mean, check spellings and discover 50 other ways to say ‘nice’. Easy to use and packed with pictures, it's the perfect book to help children with school and homework from age 7 to 11 and well beyond.

This cheerful summer activity book is full of easy ideas to draw, paint and craft,as well as some simple picture puzzles.Great for entertaining young children during the holidays, it will provide hours ofscreen-free funand help them to develop theirhand-eye coordinationand concentration skills. Easy activities usingeveryday materialsinclude paper ice-cream cones, printed sandcastles and a paper plate sunflower.

An easy-to-read introduction to world history for young children.A bright, lively introduction to world history - from the dinosaurs to the Civil Rights Movement - with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides clear explanations to questions such as "Who lived in the Forbidden City?", "Where did the Vikings come from?" and "What was the Industrial Revolution?"- Includes acomprehensive index, plusQR linksto selected websites and videos atUsborne Quicklinks.- An idealstarting pointandreference bookfor any child with questions about history.Chapters in this book include:- Dinosaur world- The first people- The first farmers- The first cities- Ancient Egypt- Celtic warriors- Ancient Greece- Ancient China- Ancient Rome- Viking raiders- African kingdoms- Living in a castle- Living in a village- Inca cities- Aztec life- Italian ideas- Exploring the world- Tudor England- Ming China- Russian rulers- Living in Japan- Living in America- Mogul India- Dutch traders- Fren

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

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

This delightful Easter activity book is full of easy but fun ideas for things to draw, paint and craft, as well as some simple picture puzzles. Perfect for sharing with preschoolers- Easy projects, using everyday materials- Builds hand-eye coordination, concentration and pen control- Perfect for sharing with preschoolers

This delightful animal-themed activity book is full of easy but fun ideas for things to draw, paint and craft, as well as some simple picture puzzles.- Easy projects, using everyday materials- Builds hand-eye coordination, concentration and pen control- Perfect for sharing with preschoolers

A cookbook with so much to love - from the delightful illustrations to the easy, tasty recipes. Children will love the timeless, delicious food expertly chosen for child appeal - from pancakes and sausage rolls to chocolate brownies and ice-cream sundaes. They'll also adore the tiny chef characters in the illustrations as they demonstrate what to do at every stage.

Simple but satisfying arts, crafts and puzzles for young childrenThis delightful activity book is full of easy but fun ideas for things to draw, paint and craft, as well as some simple picture puzzles. Sponge print a fierce T.rex or make your own friendly paper plate-o-saurus - then follow the footprints or spot the differences to solve the dinosaur-themed puzzles. Perfect for sharing with preschoolers, the different activities will entertain while helping to develop hand control, coordination and concentration.

An easy-to-read introduction to science for young children.Why do things float? How do magnets work? What is gravity? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-filled book. Simple, easy-to-read text and lively illustrations introduce basic science topics. Also includes fun science activities and exciting recommended websites.

An easy-to-read introduction to sea life for young children.How do fish breathe? Is coral a plant? Which sea creatures are poisonous? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-filled book. Simple, easy-to-read text, detailed photos and lively illustrations introduce this fascinating topic. Also includes links to recommended websites to learn more.

A easy-to-read introduction to geography for young children.A bright, lively introduction to our world with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides simple explanations which answer questions such as "Why is night dark?" "How do earthquakes happen?" and "What is under the sea?" Includes QR codes for links to carefully selected fun websites.Answers all the questions children may have about the world around us.Links to selected websites and videos at Usborne Quicklinks for further information.An excellent first point of reference, covering everything from weather and seasons to how caves form.

Little children will love exploring the amazing world of superheroes with this action-packed early years colouring book. With over 30 bold, simple yet exciting outline illustrations to colour, it's the ideal way to spark young adventurers' imaginations as they develop their pencil control skills.

From Santa to snowmen, little children will love the magical illustrations in this festive early years colouring book. Bold, simple outlines and large areas to colour in make this book ideal for developing pencil control skills.

From foxes and hedgehogs to acorns and leaves, little children will love the autumnal illustrations in this first colouring book. With clear, bold outlines and large areas to colour in, it's perfect for developing pencil control skills.

From shells and sandcastles to crabs and fish, little children will love the seashore scenes in this early years colouring book. Bold, simple outlines and large areas to colour are ideal for developing pencil control skills.

Little children can have lots of farmyard fun with this delightful early years colouring book, full of bold, simple outlines of cows, sheep, tractors and more. It's an ideal way to develop pencil control skills.

Little children will love exploring the watery world of mermaids with this magical early years colouring book. Bold, simple outlines and large areas to colour in make this book ideal for developing pe

Little children will love the magical illustrations in this early years colouring book filled with unicorns, castles and rainbows. Bold, simple outlines and large areas to colour in make this book ide

This book gently introduces young children to the idea of moving house. The classic illustrations by Stephen Cartwright are full of fun details to look at and talk about together, and the simple text

Introduce young children to the unfamiliar situation of going to school in an amusing and friendly way. Each page features Stephen Cartwright’s delightful illustrations, providing lots to look at and

From roaring lions to sleepy sloths, this book is full of all kinds of zoo animals to colour. The bold outlines are a perfect way to develop pen control and colouring skills, while simple text on each

Designed to introduce young children to the unfamiliar situation of visiting the dentist in an amusing and friendly way. Features Stephen Cartwright’s delightful illustrations, providing lots to look

A new colouring book bursting with lots of springtime scenes to colour. The backgrounds are already coloured in, so little children can focus on the fun parts.

Designed to introduce young children to unfamiliar situations in an amusing and friendly way. Features Stephen Cartwright’s delightful illustrations, providing lots to look at and talk about. An ideal

This charmingly illustrated book is a perfect way to get little children used to the idea of going to the hospital. Clear, reassuring text explains each part of the process, while Stephen Cartwright's timeless illustrations are full of gentle humour, and interesting details to spot and talk about together.

An informative picture book for young children that explores the amazing world beneath the waves. Prepare to explore kaleidoscopic coral reefs, frozen Arctic waters and the deepest, darkest parts of t

This is non-fiction for very young children, who will find lots of things to look at and talk about in this highly visual book about dinosaurs. Little ones can find out about the era of the dinosaurs,

This is non-fiction for very young children, who will find lots of things to look at and talk about in this highly visual book about space.

A delightful activity book specially designed for sharing with young children during the holidays.Activities include paper ice-cream cones, a printed sandcastle and a paper plate sunflower.As well as

Why do things float? How do magnets work? What is gravity? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-filled book.Simple, easy-to-read text and lively illustrations introduce ba