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What are germs? How do they spread? And how do medicines help? Curious young children can take a closer look at those mischievous, microscopic bacteria and viruses in this fascinating introduction to germs and hygiene, with 30 flaps to lift and tips on hand-washing and staying healthy. Written with advice from Public Health England.
Age 3+
Extent: 12 pages
Dimensions: 190 x 160mm
WINNER
High Quality Kids Books 2018
Leo Tolstoy’s epic Russian classic, beautifully rewritten in just 64 pages for young children. A sweeping epic that follows the lives of five aristocratic Russian families from the dazzling ballrooms of imperial Moscow to the carnage of Napoleon’s battlefields, this is one of the greatest stories ever told about war, love, loss and forgiveness.
(Classic)
Age 7+
Extent: 64 pages
Dimensions: 203 x 136mm
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text. Developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Carefully selected Internet links to exciting websites to find out more. Great reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction.
Age 4+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 210 x 156mm
An approachable introduction to what chemistry is, how it works and why it is vital to everyday life. Topics include: the periodic table, atom structure and radiation, and the scientific method, all illustrated with humorous illustrations and diagrams. With simple experiments to aid learning and internet links to recommended websites to find out more.
Age 11+
Extent: 96 pages
Dimensions: 230 x 165mm
A sensitive, detailed and informative guide to male puberty, this book will prove invaluable for both young boys and their parents alike, tackling key subjects from the physical changes that occur at this time to the emotional upheaval this can cause.
Age 9+
Extent: 48 pages
Dimensions: 231 x 155mm
A sensitive, detailed and informative guide to female puberty, invaluable for young girls and parents alike, tackling key subjects from physical changes to buying their first bra. Bright, stylish original colour illustrations and diagrams reveal everything young girls need to know about the changes they experience as they near puberty.
Age 9+
Extent: 48 pages
Dimensions: 231 x 155mm
Discover why things fall to the ground, how sound travels through walls and how many wonderful inventions exist thanks to physics in this lively, informative guide exploring what physics is, how it works and why it is vital to everyday life. Covers all the main topics including forces, electricity, magnetism and astronomy – all illustrated with humorous drawings, cartoons and diagrams. Includes simple experiments and internet links to recommended websites to find out more.
Age 11+
Extent: 96 pages
Dimensions: 230 x 165mm
The classic tale of White Fang, half-wolf, half-dog, by Jack London retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. The story of White Fang’s epic journey from cub to sled dog to fighting dog. Living in harsh surroundings with brutal owners, every day is a battle for survival.
(Classic)
Age 7+
Extent: 64 pages
Dimensions: 203 x 136mm
Once, the kangaroo couldn’t jump. Find out how that changed in this charmingly illustrated adaptation of one of Rudyard Kipling’s much-loved Just So Stories and solve the puzzles at the end.
(Fables)
Age 4+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 202 x 136mm
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text. Developed with reading experts at the University of Surrey. Carefully selected Internet links to exciting websites to find out more. Great reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction.
Age 4+
Extent: 32 pages
Dimensions: 210 x 156mm
William dreams of acting and writing plays. This ambition takes him from the quiet country town of Stratford to the great playhouses of London, where his talent takes the city by storm. The life of Britain’s most famous playwright told for children ready to tackle longer and more complex books. With internet links to recommended websites to find out more about Shakespeare and his play
Age 7+
Extent: 64 pages
Dimensions: 203 x 136mm
A wipe-clean book full of friendly monsters to help children learn to write capital letters. Pen-control activities such as tracing the wings of a butterfly or drawing waves for monsters to surf on help children practise the shape of each letter, and the special wipe-clean pen means activities can be done again and again.
Age 3+
Extent: 24 pages
Dimensions: 276 x 216mm
WARNING!
Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking hazard.
