Usborne Books

This fact-packed introduction to the wonders of the sea covers subjects including coral reefs, whales and dolphins, undersea exploration and enviro...

This is a brand new retelling of the action-packed story of Heracles as he completes his most famous set of challenges: the Twelve Tasks. It is a n...

What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? Beginner readers can find answers to ...

Printed on stiff card, this book contains templates to cut out and construct a superb model of a 14th century castle crammed with authentic detail....

Discover the many exciting sights of the London Landscape. Learn about the history, the culture and the people through this amusing pictue book. ...

The Sticker Dollies are embarking on a world tour: visiting the Egyptian pyramids, trekking through a tropical jungle and enjoying a colourful Vene...

The classic Usborne word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. One hundred everyday words are illustrated within busy scenes and with labelled p...

Little Red Riding Hood is off to visit her Grandma. But waiting in the woods is a very hungry wolf with a very cunning plan... This delightfully il...

Children can create their own busy building site scenes in this lively book packed full of trucks, diggers, dump trucks and cranes. There are over ...

Budding designer Lola has an outrageous sense of style, a hot rocker boyfriend and big plans for the future. Everything is perfect - until Cricke...

Offers an introduction to Roman history. This survival guide for studious centurions is about how to stay alive in the Roman army. It reveals all t...

The classic French bi-lingual word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright, reissued to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. A tho...

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 ...

What do bees and wasps eat? What type of nests do they make? How do bees make honey? Find out the answers and lots more in this intriguing introduc...

Caitlin misses her brother every day. Since his death in a school shooting, she has no one to explain the world to her. And for Caitlin, the world ...

A comprehensive dictionary with over a thousand colour illustrations, over 10,000 entries and 25,000 straightforward definitions with part of speec...

Captain Mac needs a crew for his ship - quick! Part of the award-winning "Usborne Very First Reading" series specially developed in consultation...

This is a fantastic new title with wipe-clean pages and a special pen, loaded with special activities to help children learn their first numbers. I...

This is a lively re-telling of the Greek myth, in which Pegasus, the flying horse, helps hero Bellerophon to defeat a fire-breathing monster. This ...

A colourful sticker book with Easter-themed scenes to decorate with over 400 stickers. Scenes include Easter bunnies hiding their eggs, an Easter p...

Three original high-seas stories for children just beginning to read. Find out if Charlie can get rid of his pesky parrot and Molly can escape the ...

A re-telling of the classic Jonathan Swift story told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Gulliver sets off on the adventure of...

The daring and bold adventures of King Arthur told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Arthur pulls a sword from a stone, ...

The enchanting classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Mary Lennox feels forlorn and lone...

Which bird lays the biggest egg in the world and how do tiny chicks learn to fly? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in ...

Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on ...

How big were dinosaurs and what did they eat? Which were friendly and which were scary? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is a...

Inspired by the myths and legends that surround this legendary creature, this book includes tales of three unusual unicorns; one befriends a kitche...

An entertaining retelling of one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies, beautifully illustrated by Serena Riglietti. - Young readers will treasure t...

Born into a wealthy family, Florence Nightingale could have lived a life of leisure and luxury. Instead she longed to be a nurse. In 1830, that was...

This brand new series brings to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures. Lively speech, gentle humour and full-colour illustrations...

Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean-spirited old man who hates everything - even Christmas! But when three spirits visit him one Christmas Eve, Scrooge is t...

This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. One day Androcles comes across an angry l...

Anna, the millers daughter, dreams of becoming Queen, but first she must spin straw into gold. One night, a mysterious little man appears, promisin...

Fabulous flap book that reveals the inner workings of the human body. Bright, original colour illustrations and diagrams display all the major orga...

A vivid retelling of a major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style with direct speech and speech bubbles. This book brings...

These are four new titles in this burgeoning series, providing a great introduction to the remarkable lives of important historical figures. Each b...

This is a brand new addition to "Usborne Young Reading Series 2", which is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps...

The story of the Roman Empire, from the myth of Romulus and Remus to the foundations of the vast Empire and the Emperors who ruled it and its event...

The fascinating history of castles specially written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. for children growing in reading confidence and...

When seven hungry children have pancakes for breakfast, one pancake refuses to be eaten, jumps out of the pan and rolls right away. Can the runaway...

Each title in this series contains a vivid evocation of a major historical catastrophe, in an easy-to-follow manner. 'Pompeii' recounts the tragic ...

Coinciding with the bicentenary of the birth of Hans Christian Andersen, comes this retelling of his comical fairytale about a fashion-crazy empero...

The classic tale of Phileas Fogg and his quest to travel around the world in just eighty days, specially retold as part of Young Reading Series 2 f...

A simplified and shortened retelling of the Chaucer classic which remains faithful to the original Middle English text in the treatment of the story.

This book contains purrfect tales about fab furry felines from celebrated author Linda Newbery. It's snowing outside, and Tom's neighbour Gary is b...

This is the classic story written over a thousand years ago and retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Fearsome monst...

Dive down and discover the secrets of the seven seas to reveal the hidden secrets of the briny deep. This book is full of colourful scenes with inf...