Books

This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Three", which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. It describes the life of the Bard, from his childhood in Stratford-Upon-Avon to his career as a playwright and performer and the influence which his great works continue to hold today. It is illustrated by Christina Uzner, illustrator of "Usborne Young Reading Series Three Leonardo Da Vinci", alongside photography of…

D'Artagnan and his companions battle the intrigues of Cardinal Richelieu and a plot against the honor of the Queen of France.

This is a brand new retelling of the action-packed story of Heracles as he completes his most famous set of challenges: the Twelve Tasks. It is a new title in "Young Reading Series Two", part of the Usborne Reading Programme. Aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is Principal Lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton…

A highly illustrated, fun and easy-to-read guide to politics in the modern world.An informative guide to political systems, elections, voting and government, and issues including feminism, human rights, freedom of speech and fake news, all explained with clear text and bright, infographic style illustrations.Includes tips on how to argue and debate, a glossary, and links to specially selected websites with more information."Clearly explains the basic principles of decision-making and political…

Did you know there's a single spot on your brain that recognizes numbers? Or that the first computer bugs were actual insects and that most of the internet is under water? This fascinating book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, a glossary and index, and links to specially selected websites to find out more.

Follow boy and girl twins as they learn what potties are for, struggle to make their potties work, wet their pants along the way then finally triumph. Not only do they learn how to wee and poo on the potty, they also progress to the big loo! Both an entertaining flap book and a practical guide, this book is invaluable for toddlers and parents.

12 page Board Book - Explore the magic and mystery of the moon, from why it changes shape and what makes it shine to how astronauts managed to land on it and what they found there. 50 years after the first Moon Landing, this delightful book makes a perfect introduction to the topic for a new generation.

Nobody has everything they need, all the time - so how can we make do with what we have? Economics is all about understanding the choices we make to solve this problem. With bright, infographics pictures, this informative book describes why markets are so important, how businesses work out what to sell, and how governments choose how to run a country. Includes Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites for more information.Chapters in this book include:- What is economics?- What is an…

Philosophy is a way of thinking about just about anything. It asks big questions, such as "how can I be good?" or "what makes something beautiful?" Using lively examples, humorous illustrations and simple thought experiments, this book opens up the world of philosophy to children and adults with enquiring minds.Chapters in this book include:- What is philosophy?- A world of philosophy?- Doing philosophy- How to argue- Thought experiments- Why do philosophy?KnowledgeHow do we know anything about…

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.