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    Looking After Guinea Pigs

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    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 ...

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    The Story of Inventions

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    From toilets, bread and blue jeans to aeroplanes, microwaves and computers, this title explains how, when and why the ingenious inventions that sur...

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    See Inside the History of Britain by Rob Lloyd Jones

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    With stunning illustrations and over 60 flaps to lift, children can explore plague-ridden London, the British Empire, a Victorian factory and other...

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    On the Moon

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    This is an artist-led picture book, which introduces young children to the vastness of the universe, how far away the moon is, what gravity is and ...

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    Mockingbird

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    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 ...

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    On a Pirate Ship

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    A jolly picture book following a crew of not-so-scary pirates across the high seas. Children will love following the story as the swashbuckling pir...

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    Illustrated English Dictionary

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

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    Captain Mac

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

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    First Encyclopedia of Science

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    This is an excellent reference for school projects. All major topics are explored. It includes free downloadable pictures. Why do things float? Wha...

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    See Inside Maths

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    This is a brand new title in the innovative "See Inside" series, putting the often intimidating world of mathematics into simple, easy-to-follow la...

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    Stories Of Pirates

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    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 ...

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    The Adventures Of King Arthur

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    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, ...

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    Planet Earth

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

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    Eggs and Chicks

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    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 ...

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    Caterpillars And Butterflies

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

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    Dinosaurs

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    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...

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    Rocks And Minerals

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    Usborne Spotters Guides are perfect companions for enthusiasts of the natural world. Each title includes detailed full-colour illustrations, plus s...

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    Birds

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    One of Usborne's most enduring and well-known series has been given an exciting new look. Each guide has been completely updated and has a striking...

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    Oliver Moon And The Potion Commotion

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    Enter the world of Oliver Moon, Junior Wizard, in these fun illustrated adventures full of gruesome details, extraordinary characters and a massive...

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    A Midsummer Night's Dream

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

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    Florence Nightingale

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    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...

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    Alexander The Great

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

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    Tutankhamun

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    Howard Carter had spent five long years in the hot, dry desert, searching for the tomb of the ancient Egyptian boy-king Tutankhamun. But what he fo...

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    Italian for Beginners : Internet Linked

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    This title deals with everyday situations in which children may find themselves while abroad. Italian grammar is clearly explained, and puzzles pro...

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    See Inside Space

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    A flap book of astronomical proportions, packed with facts and information about the stars, planets and the universe. Fabulous double-page topics ...

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    Rumpelstiltskin

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

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    Black Beauty

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    A poignant and moving retelling of Anna Sewell's classic novel, which follows the story of Black Beauty - the brave and noble horse that overcomes ...

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    See Inside Your Body by Katie Daynes

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

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    Martin Luther King

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

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    The Usborne Guide to Better English With Internet Links

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    This bright and amusing book contains advice, tricks and techniques to help children and adults remember the often-confusing rules of English gramm...

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    Irish for Beginners

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    This title deals with everyday situations in which children may find themselves while abroad. Irish grammar is clearly explained, and puzzles provi...

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    Spanish for Beginners

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    Robin Hood

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    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...

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    The Story Of Rome

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    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...

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    The Story Of Castles

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

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    The Runaway Pancake

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    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...

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Usborne has continued to deliver the very best books to children for the past few decades, not only are the books useful for developing reading skills equipping young children with the essential skills to read and write but Usborne has kept all reading material fun, making the learning process exciting and pleasant. Usborne is a family business which was founded by Peter Usborne who has graced us with these specially designed books since 1973. Each book is carefully crafted, words are meticulously selected and drawings are skilfully done to create the perfect masterpiece. It is true that as parents or teachers, we must find innovative ways to approach how we guide children in their reading journey, Usborne is just the right company to be getting our books. 

Usborne produces books for babies ages 0-5 like the touchy feely books which incorporate soft textures and material for young readers to learn all about their senses accompanied by useful words and sentences for developing important phonic sounds. For teenagers ages 9-14, they have the What’s happening to me? Books which help children who are entering teenage-hood on the different changes that could be happening to their body, physical and mental health. Usborne covers an extensive range of topics like science, nature, literature, the animal kingdom, history and world general knowledge to name a few. 

Usborne consists of a large team of talented individuals from editors, illustrators, writers and they work in-house in their headquarter in London. Usborne focuses heavily on getting each product perfect even if that means spending that extra time before releasing to the public, each title produced is given intense care, passion, detail. In 2020, Usborne was given the Children’s Publisher of the Year by the British Book Awards. So if you’re a new parent, you can safely put your trust on Usborne to help your children develop their reading skills from babyhood all the way up to teenage-hood. Usborne now has over 3000 titles released, translated into over 100 different languages like German, Korean, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese and more.

Usborne have been creating amazing, quality titles for several decades helping millions of children develop important reading skills through the generations. Each book has been thoroughly planned, researched and carefully put together to ensure it is effectively teaching children about the essential skills of reading, you may find books that are fantastic for babies, children and young people. Peter Usborne wanted to make a positive change and prepare his newborn child’s future, with excitement, fun, colour, and bring in a new generation of teaching to children with entertainment. In present time, the brand is loved by parents, children and has continued to grow and make a positive impact on the world. Peter Usborne is now over 80 years old and is still working diligently with his daughter Nicola Usborne who is the Deputy Managing Director. At Usborne, they are always looking for new and innovative ways to bring the best educational material to children. 

The motto for Usborne is do it better, they work tirelessly to create the very best children's books, at the same time support new parents into helping them read to their kids, so you may find that all the books Usborne publishes are the perfect supporting material for learning. In 2018, Usborne was ranked 137 as Britain’s mid-market private companies with fastest international sales, in the Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200. 

We’ve been making children’s books for over 40 years

"Usborne is an independent family business founded by Peter Usborne in 1973. It is the largest independent children's publisher in the UK, and Children’s Publisher of the Year 2020. Usborne creates engaging, innovative, accessible books for children of all ages. Usborne books are written to appeal directly to children, and are there for every age and stage from newborn baby to young adult." - Usborne

Find out more about Usborne from their official website, you can visit usborne.com