Anna Claybourne Books

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

Amazing Evolution explores what evolution is, how it works and who discovered its secrets. It shows the journey of life, from early life forms, to colossal dinosaurs right up to us, clever humans, and even looks at where evolution might be headed in the future.

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.

Set against a backdrop of contemporary issues, this book explores the complexities of human relationships and personal growth. Through its engaging narrative, it delves into themes of identity, resilience, and the impact of societal expectations. The characters are vividly drawn, each facing their own challenges, making their journeys relatable and thought-provoking. With its rich storytelling and insightful commentary, the book invites readers to reflect on their own lives and the world around them.

Evolution can be a difficult idea to wrap our brains it deals with random, unlikely events, combined with vast lengths of time too enormous to comprehend. But the evidence is all around us–in the fossils of long-dead creatures, and in our genes and the relationships between all living beings. Amazing Evolution shines a light on this incredible process , from the beginnings of life around 3.8 billion years ago, to the millions of different species alive today, including the moon-walking, talking apes with super-powerful brains–human beings! Filled with clear explanations , beautiful illustrations and fascinating facts about the planet’s strangest and most spectacular creatures, Amazing Evolution will keep children (and adults, too!) enthralled for hours. Delve into the pages and learn what makes a fish a fish, why giraffes have such long necks and how all living things, from cabbages to tigers, are related!  Amazing Evolution is the perfect first book about evolution for young readers.

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

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.

How To Draw Cartoons is a brilliant, full-color book for eight- to twelve-year-olds who want to learn how to draw top-quality cartoons. Throughout the book the author uses a combination of step-by-step drawings, pencil workings, and final color images, whichever technique is best suited to explaining the technique being addressed; it is not a rigid how-to style. The book is divided into these clear, thematic chapters: Body Basics; Animal Antics; Developing Characters; Pencils! Color! Action!; On Location; and Comic Strips. All in all, How to Draw Cartoons stands out from other cartooning books because it is young, fun, and contemporary, and is written by an author who is infectiously passionate about all aspects of illustration.

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 Victorian governess's love for her mysterious employer is threatened by the tragic secret of his mansion.