Non Fiction Genres

Titles In This Set :

1. A Study in Scarlet
2. The Sign of the Four
3. The Blue Carbuncle
4. The Speckled Band
5. The Red-Headed League
6. The Reigate Squires
7. The Naval Treaty
8. The Sussex Vampire
9. The Veiled Lodger
10. The Three Students
11. A Scandal in Bohemia
12. The Copper Beeches
13. The Six Napoleons
14. The Engineer's Thumb
15. Charles Augustus Milverton
16. Silver Blaze
17. The Bruce-Partington Plans
18. The Musgrave Ritual
19. The Stockbroker's Clerk
20. The Final Problem
21. The Empty House
22. The Solitary Cyclist
23. The Dancing Men
24. The Dying Detective
25. The Beryl Coronet
26. The Hound of the Baskervilles
27. The Devil's Foot
28. The Creeping Man
29. The Second Stain
30. The Lion's Mane

Titles in this set:

1. The Rabbit Tale
2. The Wish Fish
3. How Zebras Got Their Stripes
4. The Little Giraffe
5. The Dragon and the Phoenix
6. The Chilly Little penguin
7. Bears
8. The Little Red Hen
9. The Lion And The Mouse
10. The Ant And The Grasshopper
11. Chicken Licken
12. The Scaredy Cat
13. The King's Pudding
14. The Goose That Laid The Golden Eggs
15. The Musicians Of Bremen
16. The Leopard And The Sky God
17. The Hare And The Tortoise
18. The Ugly Duckling
19. The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse
20. The Emperor And The Nightingale
21. Androcles & the Lion
22. The Owl & the Pussycat
23. Animal Legends
24. Puss in Boots
25. Stories of Magical Animals
26. Billy Goats Gruff
27. Stories of Ponies
28. Stories of Unicorns
29. Stories of Dragons
30. Stories of Dinosaurs

Description:

The Rabbit Tale
This is a charming retelling of the traditional folktale, perfectly matched with witty illustrations by Fred Blunt. Rabbit's burrow is far too small so he goes to Wise Owl for advice. But is Owl serious when he tells Rabbit to invite all his friends and family to stay? It includes easy-to-read text, with fun comprehension puzzles at the end. It is a wonderful addition to the Usborne First Reading series, developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Principal Lecturer and reading specialist at the University of Roehampton.

The Wish Fish
Bob and Bet catch a magical fish who grants wishes - an amusing story based on a folktale. First Reading Level 1 are real books for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. 

How Zebras Got Their Stripes
The African folktale retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. Once upon a time, zebras didn’t have stripes. Then along came a greedy baboon… 

The Little Giraffe
A retelling of an African folktale about how the first, littlest giraffe became tall after a chance meeting with a wise old man. First Reading Level 2 are real books for beginner readers ready to tackle more complicated storylines and sentence structures.

The Dragon and the Phoenix
A retelling of a Chinese folktale about a dragon, a phoenix, the Queen of Heaven and a very special pebble…

The Chilly Little penguin
A wintery tale for beginner readers ready to tackle more complicated storylines and sentence structures. Perry the penguin has a very special reason for wanting to get warm. Can he find a way to take the chill off his frosty flippers?

Bears
Did you know that there are only eight different kinds of bears in the world? Find out where they live, what they eat and how baby bears spend their first day in the outside world.

The Little Red Hen
Who will help the Little Red Hen plant some grains of wheat? Not one of her three best friends. Find out what she does next in this lively retelling, specially written for children who are just learning to read.

The Lion And The Mouse
It's tough in the wild, whether you're a tiny mouse or a big, scary lion. But friends can be found in the strangest of places. Aesop's charming fable is specially retold for beginner readers in this lively retelling.

The Ant And The Grasshopper
Grasshopper sings all summer, happy and carefree. Ant is busy, busy, busy, collecting food for winter. But what will Grasshopper do when winter comes? Find out in this lively retelling of the classic Aesop's fable, specially written for beginner readers.

Chicken Licken
Chicken Licken thinks the sky is falling down and runs to warn the king, but are he and his friends running into danger? First Reading Level Three titles help beginner readers develop reading stamina and include character sheets or maps and the main story. 

The Scaredy Cat
The humorous story of Stanley the scaredy cat told with elements of repetition to help beginner readers develop confidence and reading stamina. Stanley is a cat who’s scared of everything, so a dark house full of strange noises is the last place he wants to be. But Stanley must face his fears to save the day.

The King's Pudding
A traditional tale from Indonesia told with elements of repetition to help beginner readers develop confidence and reading stamina. The jungle is a dangerous place, especially when there’s a hungry tiger on the prowl. But can Little Deer’s quick-thinking outwit him?

The Goose That Laid The Golden Eggs
Poor Tom and Elena can’t believe their luck when their goose lays a golden egg, but what happens when one golden egg a day just isn’t enough?

The Musicians Of Bremen
When life on the farm becomes too dangerous for a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster, they decide to join a band – but the band are really a rascally gang of robbers!

The Leopard And The Sky God
Leopard loves to bang his drum, but when he refuses to share it with the Sky God, he finds himself in a lot of trouble! Based on a West African folktale.

The Hare And The Tortoise
"I'm so fast!" boasts Hare. "Humph!" says Tortoise, in a grump. "Hare, I challenge you to a race!" But who will win? Find out in this lively retelling of the classic Aesop's Fable, specially written for children who are just learning to read, with charming illustrations by John Joven throughout.

The Ugly Duckling
When Mother Duck's eggs hatch, one duckling is different from the others. He is big and scruffy. Wherever he goes, nobody wants the Ugly Duckling. Will he ever find any friends of his own? Find out in this retelling of the classic fairy tale

The Town Mouse And The Country Mouse
Town Mouse loves to live the high life, while his cousin Country Mouse prefers a quieter life. When the two visit each other's homes, will they realise that sometimes differences aren't always a bad thing? Find out in this lively retelling of the classic story

The Emperor And The Nightingale
The classic Hans Christian Andersen story retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. The nightingale sings so sweetly that everyone loves to hear her song. But when the Emperor of China receives a new dazzling mechanical songbird made from gold and rubies, he has eyes for nothing else. What will become of the little nightingale now? 

Androcles & the Lion
Aesop’s fable of kindness and friendship retold with simple text to help beginner readers develop reading stamina. It’s a hard life being a slave in Ancient Rome. So Androcles escapes to the forest – and comes face to face with a lion. But could the mighty beast and the runaway slave help each other out?

The Owl & the Pussycat
Edward Lear’s best-loved nonsense poem about the magical adventure of the Owl and the Pussycat who went to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat

Animal Legends
Three light-hearted animal legends for children who have just started to read alone. Find out why cats and rats were once best friends, why monkeys now live in trees and how rabbits made sure that crocodiles stay in the river.

Puss in Boots
A much-loved favourite, telling the story of a talking, boot-wearing cat whose wily ways take his master on an exciting adventure, encountering an ogre, a king, and a princess along the way.

Stories of Magical Animals
original stories of magical creatures from faraway lands told for children just beginning to read. Featuring unicorns, flying horses and a creature that's half-lion, half-eagle, these stories are guaranteed to enthral children.

Billy Goats Gruff
The three Billy Goats Gruff were leaving their farm to look for food. As they crossed a river, they came face to fang with the Terrible Troll... A delightful retelling of the much-loved classic tale with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own.

Stories of Ponies
Collects three stories about three ponies---one of whom has surprising talents, one who is nothing but trouble, and one who needs a small helping hand.

Stories of Unicorns
Three original stories based on traditional myths surrounding the ever-alluring unicorn. Meet the unicorn who befriends a kitchen maid, the unicorn who outwits a greedy hunter and the unicorn who simply loves strawberries.

Stories of Dragons
Three hilarious, original tales of some not-so-scary mythical fire-breathing beasts. Stan must outwit a dragon to feed his hungry children. Victor must persuade two dragons not to eat him. And Tom, who caught a worm-dragon fishing, must somehow get rid of it. Will they succeed?

Stories of Dinosaurs
Three original stories for children who have just started reading on their own. Stories feature wrestling raptors, a hilarious tale of vegetarian dinosaurs and a prehistoric egg hatching in a modern museum. Includes a pronunciation guide to help young readers say the dinosaur names.

Titles In This Set:

1. The Art of War
2. Six Secret Teachings
3. The Methods of the Sima
4. Wuzi
5. Wei Liaozi
6. Three Strategies of Huang Shigong
7. Questions and Replies
8. Notes

Description:

The Art of War
Taken from the experiences of Ancient China’s most brilliant warriors more than 2000 years ago, Sun Tzu’s famed The Art of War contains valuable lessons on strategic warfare that continue to be relevant today.

Six Secret Teachings
Written from a revolutionary perspective, Six Secret Teachings concerns itself with the topics of tactics, morality and effective communication, and contains valuable lessons on strategic warfare that continue to be relevant today.

The Methods of the Sima
Taking a philosophical approach to organisation, administration, discipline and the management of military campaigns, The Methods of the Sima contains valuable lessons that continue to be relevant today.

Wuzi
One of the oldest of the Seven Military Classics from Ancient China, Wuzi focusses on human nature and behaviour, and contains valuable lessons on strategic warfare that continue to be relevant today.

Wei Liaozi
Wei Liaozi takes a theoretical approach in exploring a governing state’s ideal values and the way it should behave. The text contains valuable lessons on strategy and management that continue to be relevant today.

Three Strategies of Huang Shigong
A later addition to China’s most influential military texts, Three Strategies of Huang Shigong takes a philosophical approach to governance and contains valuable lessons on strategic warfare that continue to be relevant today.

Questions and Replies
A later addition to China’s most influential military texts, Questions and Replies builds on the ideas raised in the earlier six of the Seven Military Classics from Ancient China and contains valuable lessons on strategic warfare that continue to be relevant today.

Notes
A personal notebook for readers to write their own notes.

Titles in this set:

1. Earthquakes & Tsunamis
2. Sun Moon and Stars
3. Living in Space
4. Storms and Hurricanes
5. Volcanoes
6. Astronomy
7. The Solar System
8. Your Body
9. Planet Earth
10. Weather

Description:

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
Did you know that somewhere in the world, a volcano is erupting right now? In this fascinating book, you can read about amazing eruptions and find out about fiery lava rivers, deadly ash clouds, steaming springs and much more.

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 Quick links 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
Have you ever wondered what's inside you? Take a tour around your amazing body and find out what your heart and lungs do, how you see and hear, where food goes and lots more.

Planet Earth
What makes planet Earth so special? It's the only planet to have anything living on it for a start. But it also has fiery volcanoes, magnificent mountains, scorching deserts and icy landscapes. Find out all about it in this fantastic book.

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.

Tittle in the Set:

1. Goodnight Ocean
2. Goodnight Forest
3. Goodnight Farm

Description:

Goodnight Ocean
Explore the depths of the ocean as you peep through the pages to watch sleepy sea creatures take their rest. With lyrical rhyming text, intricate peep-through scenes and facts on every page, this beautiful board book will engage children as they discover different habitats.

Goodnight Forest
Explore the forest as you peep through the pages to watch sleepy animals settle down to bed. With lyrical rhyming text, intricate peep-through scenes and facts on every page, this beautiful board book will engage children as they discover different habitats.

Goodnight Farm
Say goodnight to the sleepy farmyard creatures! Learn about each animal as you tiptoe into barns, creep across fields and peep into stables. This beautiful book combines facts and fun, with a gentle rhyming text that's perfect for bedtime.

The Lion and the Mouse by Susanna Davidson

It’s tough in the wild, whether you’re a tiny mouse or a big, scary lion. But friends can be found in the strangest of places. Aesop’s charming fable is specially retold for beginner readers in this lively retelling, and features beautiful illustrations by John Joven throughout.

Grasshopper sings all summer, happy and carefree. Ant is busy, busy, busy, collecting food for winter. But what will Grasshopper do when winter comes? Find out in this lively retelling of the classic Aesop's fable, specially written for beginner readers and with beautiful illustrations by John Joven throughout.

"I'm so fast!" boasts hare. "Humph!" says Tortoise, in a grump. "Hare, I challenge you to a race!" But who will win? Find out in this lively retelling of the classic Aesop's Fable, specially written for children who are just learning to read, with charming illustrations by John Joven throughout.

When Mother Duck's eggs hatch, one duckling is different from the others. He is big and scruffy. Wherever he goes, nobody wants the Ugly Duckling. Will he ever find any friends of his own? Find out in this retelling of the classic fairy tale, specially written for children who are just learning to read, with charming illustrations by Valentina Fontana throughout.

This astonishingly inventive title allows young children to discover the inner workings of the human body in a gently humorous, yet wholly accurate way.

Bright, original colour illustrations and diagrams display all the major organs of the human body and are accompanied by witty, clear and informative factual text.

It contains over fifty flaps, which children can lift to reveal extra detail.

Entertaining and authoritative, this is human biology for children at its very best - a book both educational and enjoyable.