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Usborne Beginners History & Nature 20 Books Collection Box Set - Ages 4-7 - Hardback
Free Delivery Over £35 | Express Available
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Titles in This Set:
1. Stone Age
2. Iron Age
3. Egyptians
4. Ancient Greeks
5. Celts
6. Romans
7. The Maya
8. Vikings
9. Castles
10. Digging Up the Past
11. Reptiles
12. Tadpoles and Frogs
13. Rainforest
14. Trees
15. How Flowers Grow
16. Caterpillars and Butterflies
17. Spiders
18. Bugs
19. Bees & Wasps
20. Ants
Description:
Stone Age
This simple information book follows the history of Stone Age people and how they lived.
Iron Age
This simple information book charts the history of Iron Age people and how they lived, including their farming methods, the gods they prayed to and the hill forts where they lived.
Egyptians
Who were the ancient Egyptians? Why did they build pyramids and how were mummies made?
Ancient Greeks
Find out about Ancient Greece, what people wore, ate and did for fun and learn about some of the most famous philosophers and mathematicians of the age in this compelling book for beginner readers.
Celts
Who were the Celts exactly? Did you know they lived on top of hills? Do you have any idea how Celtic warriors made themselves look really scary in battle?
Romans
Who were the ancient Romans? Where did they go to eat, shop and wash? What did they do for fun?
The Maya
Who were the Maya? Where did they live? Why did they build tall stone temples?
Vikings
Find out what it was like to be a Viking, and learn about Viking homes, feasts, boats, gods and much more in this fascinating book.
Castles
Who lived in a castle, and what was it like? Children can find out the answers to these questions and lots more about the wonderful world of castles in this informative book.
Digging Up the Past
How do ancient things get buried? Who digs them up? And what do they find? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book.
Reptiles
This is a fantastic brand new addition to the "Beginners" series, designed to provide an informative introduction to trees and plant-life for young readers.
Tadpoles and Frogs
Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.
Rainforest
It offers a terrific reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction. It is developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence.
Trees
This is a fantastic brand new addition to the 'Beginners' series, designed to provide an informative introduction to trees and plant-life for young readers.
How Flowers Grow
How do flowers grow in dry deserts? How do animals help to spread seeds? Which flower smells like rotting meat?
Caterpillars and Butterflies
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.
Spiders
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.
Bugs
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.
Bees & Wasps
A slim and unintimidating book which belies its contents - a wealth of information, much of which will be new even to adults.
Ants
Where do ants live? What do they eat? How much weight can they carry? Little children can find out the answers to these questions and much more in this simple introduction to the world of ants.
| Feature | Specification |
| Authors | Various Authors (including Jerome Martin, Emily Bone, Stephanie Turnbull, and Katie Daynes) |
| Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| ISBN-13 | 9789123956760 |
| Format | Hardback (Premium Durable Case Binding) |
| Total Books | 20 Hardback Reference Volumes (10 History + 10 Nature) |
| Target Audience | Emerging independent readers, Key Stage 1 and 2 learners (Ages 5 to 9, plus older reluctant readers up to age 14) |
| Core Subject Areas | Ancient Civilisations, British Prehistory, Entomology, Botany, Zoology, Archaeology |
| 2026 Context | Critical family reference resource supporting interactive, screen-free primary school learning |
Usborne Publishing is a multi-award-winning, internationally acclaimed independent UK publisher, previously named British Book Awards Children's Publisher of the Year. The Usborne Beginners series is meticulously crafted alongside academic consultants and literacy specialists from leading institutions, ensuring every geographical, historical and biological fact matches rigorous school educational benchmarks. These official hardback editions are globally celebrated for their signature combination of vivid full-colour illustrations, accurate scientific diagrams and curated child-safe internet links. In 2026, this 20-book library remains the gold standard recommendation among Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 primary teachers, home-school networks and literacy advisors for transforming reluctant readers into confident factual researchers.
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