Philosophy for Beginners

Discover lots of interesting things to see and do outdoors in this lovely book for grown-ups and children to share. Learn about beachcombing, animal tracking and stargazing, meet lots of birds, bugs and plants, and find advice for children on how to take care when they're out and about. With website links for even more outdoor activities.

A brilliant introduction to the history of The Olympics, from the traditional games of Ancient Greece, to their revival by Pierre de Coubertin and the pomp and ceremony of the modern Games. Internet links to carefully selected websites allow children to access the very best sites to support this book and enhance their learning experience. Specially written for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed with reading experts at the...

Look through the trees, see under leaves and discover what's lurking behind the bushes in this beautifully illustrated flap-book. Young readers will enjoy opening the flaps to discover hidden animals and amazing facts. Look out for birds, squirrels, foxes and bears and find out how trees and woods help make our planet a better place to live.

Contains 50 colourful cards showing the time in words, numbers and on a clear clock face. The reverse of each card illustrates a scene of what is happening on Apple Tree Farm at that time.

Discover the magical world of nature in this information book for young children, with over 80 flaps to lift. There are woods, rivers and ponds to explore, and animals to discover under the ground, hiding in trees and rustling in the bushes. There’s information on how plants grow, habitats and nature spotting and links to websites to find out more.

Open the flaps and peer among spectacular coral shapes to see a magical world of sea creatures living in a reef. From turtles, fish and sharks to octopus, sponges and sea horses. Find out what coral is and how a reef forms, and discover the threat to all coral reefs from warming oceans and pollution.