Laura Howell Books

An all-in-one guide for Himalayan cycle-touring. Covers the Himalayan regions of Pakistan, China, Tibet, India, Nepal, Sikkim and Bhutan.

This little book is a treasure trove of flowery facts, folklore and floral things to do. Readers can find out how flowers grow, which flowers are considered the luckiest, and how to press and dry flowers. Filled with charming illustrations and informative text, making it a gift for flower-lovers of all ages.

A handy guide which will enable children to identify a wide range of trees from their size, shape, leaves and seeds - whatever the season. Includes step-by-step instructions for tree-related activities, from making leaf rubbings to growing your own tree. Internet links accessed via the Usborne Quicklinks website lead to further online resources.

Featuring useful guidance throughout, this is the perfect guide for young gerbil owners and those who are thinking of getting a pet gerbil.

This Internet-linked work aimed at children aged ten years and over provides an introduction to weather and climate change.

Offers lots of useful information on how to care for guinea pigs, that is suitable for those who already have a guinea pig or those dreaming about getting one. This title has been checked thoroughly by experts.

This collectible series builds into a fascinating library of reference material, covering every aspect of Key Stage 2 science and beyond. When used in conjunction with www.usborne-quicklinks.com, the reader has direct access to all featured Web addresses, as well as a huge selection of free downloadable pictures for homework and projects. Other titles in this series Animal World, Light, Sound and Electricity, Human Body, Mixtures & Compounds, Energy, Forces and Motion, Materials and World of Plants.

This combined volume brings the best of "Usborne Joke Book" series together in one book and is perfect for bringing humour to any situation. Full of colour, and hilarious illustrations, the pages are filled to capacity with jokes that should appeal to children (and adults) of all ages.