Introduces armor, including when it was worn, parts, how it was made, squires, and jousts.

From the back "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 a battle? Discover all the answers and lots more about the Celts in this fascinating book..... Celts is part of an exciting series of books for children who are beginning to read on their own. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert." Fully illustrated with colorful drawings and photos of actual museum artifacts.

A lively introduction to the fascinating world of donkeys, complete with amazing photographs of the different species living in very different habitats. This book contains the perfect balance of descriptive facts with fascinating illustrations and photography, while remaining approachable for young children.

Where can drones fly that no human would dare? Why do engineers turn to nature to design new flying machines? Could a drone space rover reveal the secrets of distant planets? How can a fire rescue drone save lives? Fast, agile and cheap to build, drones offer all the benefits of flight with no risk to any pilot. Already vital tools for the world's armed forces, drones in our towns and cities could transform the way we live, work and play.

An introduction to extreme sports including extreme cycling (BMX and mountain biking), air extremes such as skydiving and BASE jumping (including the highest ever skydive from space), urban sports skateboarding and parkour, high-risk free and solo rock climbing, and watery extremes such as surfing and whitewater kayaking. Small chunks of text combined with lots of detailed pictures and thrilling subject matter make this an inspiring and informative book - suitable for all ages, including reluctant readers. Internet links allow readers to access more information online via carefully selected and monitored websites. Part of the Beginners Plus series which is designed to inspire boys to read by introducing a wide range of non-fiction topics.

In this title, detailed technical diagrams reveal mysteries from how planes fly to how radar works. Dramatic picture strips retell famous air battles including The Battle of Britain. Gatefold pages feature giant cutaways of fighters and stunning photographs of planes in flight.

The Usborne Beginners series is a great introduction to non-fiction for young readers. Each book is packed with brilliant photographs and illustrations, and simple, bite-sized chunks of text. This book will show what life was like in the Iron Age—where people lived and how they grew food, what clothes they wore, what they believed in and how they defended themselves. It also covers how they made iron and shaped it into tools, weapons and many other things. Internet links via Usborne Quicklinks allow readers to discover more online, through quizzes, games, interactive maps and videos.

What makes a motorcycle go? How many different styles are there? When were the first motorcycles built? And why are they so exciting to race? Read about all kinds of different motorcycles, from scooters to awe-inspiring superbikes. Fold out enormous pages to discover even more about cruisers and dragster bikes.

A simple introduction to the lives of pigs - where they live, what they eat, how they behave, and which breeds live in the wild and where. Children can dip into this informative book and learn lots of facts for school research or general interest. Illustrations: Full colour throughout

This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The books have two reading levels, with a simple sentence on each page for beginners, and more complex information for more confident readers.

Why do animals have poison? What happens when a snake bites? Why do wasps sting? What are the most poisonous creatures in the sea? In this book, you'll find out the answers and lots more about the dangerous world of poisonous animals. Amazing photographs and illustrations are combined with simple, easy-to-read text and a glossary explaining all the specialist terms used. Includes internet links to exciting websites to find out more about poisonous animals.

Full of information on racing cars, this title covers how the cars were invented, as well as looking at the rules, circuits and drivers of Formula One, IndyCar, NASCAR, rallying and sports cars.

The younger version of the popular Usborne Beginners series, Usborne Young Beginners is an informative and exciting new series for children aged three and up; with soft, warm illustrations and simple text children can easily understand.

Snakes are fascinating creatures and, although many are scared of them, many are also enthralled. Find out all you need to know about these remarkable reptiles in this brilliant book, fully illustrated with amazing photographs and artwork.Why do snakes hiss? What do they eat? How do they shed their skin? Find out the answers to these questions and lots more in this beginner's guide to snakes. From ‘What are snakes?' to a full glossary of snake terms, the fascinating world of snakes is explained through easy-to-read text accompanied by full-colour photographs and illustrations. Includes internet links to exciting websites to find out more about these remarkable reptiles.

Ideal for tempting reluctant readers away from the internet, this fun, accessible book about real-life spaceships offers short chunks of simple text, stunning photographs and detailed diagrams.

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What is the Sun made of? How did astronauts get to the Moon and what did they find there? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more about what's out in space.

A guide to survival in extreme conditions and inhospitable environments, fully illustrated with a mix of photos, comic strip art and step-by-step diagrams. Learn how to find North, make a fire, send signals, evade dangerous animals, escape if you're trapped in a car, cope with an earthquake or tornado, escape from a burning building and lots more. Graphic-novel style picture strip is used alongside astonishing photographs to describe real-life survival situations. Inspiring and informative, this book is suitable for all ages including reluctant readers. Internet links allow readers to access more information online via carefully selected and monitored websites.

This is a brand new series on the world's most exciting vehicles, sure to appeal to boys of all ages and reading abilities. Visually exciting, highly informative, fun and accessible with photographs, illustrated diagrams and comic strips, this title is full of information on tanks, from their history to how they work. It includes three gatefold flaps which open out to reveal the inner workings of a tank and the large variety of tanks which exist today. Internet-links offer a fascinating selection of recommended websites - with sound, animation, video clips and much more, which provide additional information for projects and homework.

Introduces the different trees of the world, including the different parts to a tree, how they grow, and why they are important to the world's ecosystems.

Covers a vast range of warships from ancient times to present day destroyers, aircraft carriers and stealth corvettes. This title features action-packed comic strips that recount epic sea battles. It also features massive cutaway illustrations that reveal the inner workings of warship engines and weaponry.