Usborne Books

Did you know that mammoths and pharaohs walked the earth at the same time? Or that over 30 types of gladiators fought in ancient Rome? This fascina...

An illustrated dictionary with over 2000 words and phrases, and amusing pictures of busy everyday scenes. Arranged thematically so words appear in ...

It's opening day at the Snazzy Hotel, but the clumsy unicorn staff are causing one disaster after another! Can anything persuade their VIP guest to...

The classic Usborne word book as a bi-lingual German/English edition, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. A thousand everyday words illustrated with...

This is a handy guide for would-be time-travellers planning a trip back to Ancient Greece. It is full of fascinating historical information about i...

The classic Usborne word book as a bi-lingual Spanish/English edition, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. A thousand everyday words illustrated wit...

Each title in this series is a classic story or fable, retold with simple text to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read.

The classic bilingual Japanese/English word book, featuring 1000 everyday words illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children...

Colourful scenes with over 50 flaps to lift reveal fascinating historical details of life in Ancient Rome. Bright, clear illustrations show scenes ...

The classic French bi-lingual word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright, reissued to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. A tho...

At the age of thirteen, Anne Frank went into hiding with her family to escape from the Nazis. For two years, she couldn't go outside or run or shou...

It's Halloween and Parakeet is busy carving pumpkins and icing spooky treats. But when her friends come to call, they get a shock. Is that a GHOST ...

The classic story by L. Frank Baum, retold for children growing in their reading confidence and ability, sumptuously illustrated by Mauro Evangelis...

Lizard has decided to make a snow machine. The trouble is, once it starts to snow, he can't make it stop... This entertaining story for beginner r...

The classic Usborne word book as a bi-lingual Chinese (Mandarin)/English edition, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. A thousand everyday words illu...

Beginner readers are taken on a trip back to medieval times to learn what it was like to be a knight and live in a castle. Part of the Usborne Read...

Frog lives in a bog. One day, he finds someone lost in the fog... This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and colourfu...

Help children master their times tables with this set of 144 flash cards for tables up to 12x12 plus a wipe-clean pen. The cards for one table are ...

A guide for beginner readers to Ancient Greece and the lives of its citizens. Find out how far the Greek Empire spread, how it was governed, what p...

Who lived in a castle, and what was it like? Children can find out the answers to these questions and lots more about the wonderful world of castle...

The classic bilingual Hebrew/English word book, featuring 1000 everyday words illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children l...

This is an innovative flap book offering a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of a busy castle. Amid the hustle and bustle, find flaps beneath f...

The classic Polish bi-lingual word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright has been revised and updated to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborn...

The classic Portuguese bi-lingual word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright, has been revised and updated to celebrate the 40th anniversary of U...

Three dramatically illustrated stories about Thor, the Norse god of thunder, specially written for readers who are growing in confidence. Thor neve...

Why do we need friends? How can we make friends? And what makes a good friend? This charmingly illustrated book explores the benefits of having fri...

From atoms and X-rays to the Big Bang and the Internet, brilliant breakthroughs by successful scientists have changed the world. Dip inside this in...

Why were people so afraid of the Vikings? Why were some buried in boats? These are just two of the many questions tackled in this enjoyable look at...

Find out what it was like to be a Viking, and learn about Viking homes, feasts, boats, gods and much more in this fascinating book. Written with th...

The classic Italian bi-lingual word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright, has been revised and updated to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usbo...

This is a far-reaching history of Ancient Greece, from the early Minoans to the rise of Classical Greece and its conquest by the Macedonians. It in...

A lively and intriguing biography of Henry VIII, full of fascinating facts, famous paintings and photos of historical artefacts that bring history ...

Offers an introduction to Roman history. This survival guide for studious centurions is about how to stay alive in the Roman army. It reveals all t...

From toilets, bread and blue jeans to aeroplanes, microwaves and computers, this title explains how, when and why the ingenious inventions that sur...

This is a fantastic new title with wipe-clean pages and a special pen, loaded with special activities to help children learn their first numbers. I...

This is a brand new title in the innovative "See Inside" series, putting the often intimidating world of mathematics into simple, easy-to-follow la...

Three original high-seas stories for children just beginning to read. Find out if Charlie can get rid of his pesky parrot and Molly can escape the ...

The daring and bold adventures of King Arthur told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Arthur pulls a sword from a stone, ...

Born into a wealthy family, Florence Nightingale could have lived a life of leisure and luxury. Instead she longed to be a nurse. In 1830, that was...

This brand new series brings to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures. Lively speech, gentle humour and full-colour illustrations...