With lots of flaps to lift on every page, this informative book answers the questions that all young children have about their senses. Each page asks a different question, such as 'How do I taste things?', 'How do I see?' and 'How do I hear?'. A wonderful introduction to the senses for inquisitive young minds.
This brilliant flap book offers a fascinating peek into the world of art with lots of famous paintings, prints and sculptures to investigate. Lifting the flaps reveals how each work of art was made and explores the interesting details and hidden meanings behind the symbolism used by the artists.
This series consists of simple illustrated guides to answer children's questions about history and invite comparisons with life today. This particular title deals with the Vikings.
Presents a history of the submarine, discusses the different ways they are used, and recounts true-life adventures, in a book with fold out pages.
Illustrated account of the major events associated with the Second World War.
A colourful guide with over 60 flaps to lift to discover answers to questions young children might ask about dinosaurs. Provides simple, friendly and fascinating answers to questions such as "Why do dinosaurs have tricky names?", "Could dinosaurs swim?", "How big was the biggest dinosaur?" and lots more. Includes a guide to some of the more difficult to pronounce dinosaur names. With Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites where children can find out more about dinosaurs.
Lift the flaps to peek behind the scenes at all sorts of exciting sports - thrilling cycling races, athletic events, swimming and diving competitions, and soccer matches at a busy sports stadium.
Illustrated with photographs, detailed maps, cutaways and reconstructions of historical events, this comprehensive encyclopedia explores the civilization of Ancient Greece.
A concise overview of world history from 9000 B.C. to 1997 A.D.
If you want to know when the wheel was invented, when Shakespeare was born or when the first man landed on the moon, you'll find it in this richly illustrated reference. Timelines of World History outlines the most significant landmarks and turning points in the history of the world; wars and revolutions, ground-breaking inventions and discoveries, artistic movements, and the rise and fall of great empires - from the earliest settlements over 10,000 years ago, right up to the end of the 20th century. This visual presentation of chronological events gives readers a full global overview of what was taking place at any given time. Over 35,000 dates make this title an ideal homework companion. Includes colourful reconstructions, photographs and maps. Lists kings, queens, presidents, prime ministers and rulers and includes extensive glossary and index.
