Anna Claybourne Books

Text and illustrations offer a detailed look at human anatomy and physiology, with Internet links for further information.

Animals on the Edge takes adramatic look at endangered animals around the world. Frominvestigating daily routines to hard-hitting facts about the causes ofspecies extinction in the wild and how conservation efforts and zooprogrammes can help, these books are packed with exciting information.

A beautifully illustrated guide to the fairy folk of the world, with magical stories, location maps and amazing tales of close encounters.

Find the hidden ballerina in the ballets Can you spot the graceful ballerina as she pirouettes across ten beautiful ballets? This beautiful new book introduces young children to the magical world of ballet. Kids are asked to spot key characters from ten classic ballets, including Swan Lake, Cinderella, and Coppelia. First they read a snappy synopsis of the story and then a simple, illustrated narrative takes them through key scenes and introduces them to the main characters. Next they explore the wonderfully detailed illustrations as they search for the elusive ballerina and key characters in each busy scene. The character-spotting element is an innovative way to capture ballets' timeless appeal, and the wonderfully detailed artwork brings each ballet to life.

A comprehensive geography encyclopedia with complete world atlas, packed with information about our remarkable planet, from its physical characteristics to a continent-by-continent look at the world's peoples and governments. The Usborne Geography Encyclopedia features rich illustrations, superb photographs, clear explanatory diagrams, and 60 pages of detailed, up-to-date maps.

Toasters, toilets, and televisions, computers, cars and chocolate bars, flying machines and even your jeans ... All these everyday things, and many more, are only here because someone bothered to invent them. this book reveals the real-life stories and bright sparks behind dozens of brilliant ideas - from ancient advances such as the wheel to the hi-tech gadgets of the modern world. [back cover].

Quirky, colourful guides to the horrible, shocking and disgusting aspects of science

A narrative introduction to the brilliant brains and eureka moments behind the greatest scientific discoveries in history. Includes scientific facts about black holes, moons, magnets, microscopic creatures, the truth about heat and light, what plants eat, DNA, diseases and dinosaurs, atoms, asteroids and X-rays and more

A series of books that help children understand how to be healthy - throughout their lives

The Mermaid Atlas will be your ultimate companion in discovering all your merfolk facts!