Where do ants make their nests? What do they eat? How do they defend themselves from attack? In this book you'll find out the answers and lots more about the fascinating world of ants. With specially written, easy-to-read text, amazing and extraordinary photographs and step-by-step visual explanations. Part of the Usborne Beginners series, which introduces children to a diverse range of non-fiction topics including trains, volcanoes, bears, astronomy, wolves, ships and living in space. Ideal reading practice for children who prefer non-fiction.

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

An exciting look into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence; what it is, how it's used in industry and war, how it will affect our future. Written in an engaging way with plenty of facts, comic strip sections, dramatic photographic illustrations this book is bound to grip the attention of even reluctant readers.

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.

What is coral? How many types of creatures live on reefs? Why are some coral reefs turning white? This book has the answers to these questions and many more, along with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with video clips and activities.

Discovery Adventure Book You can find out which snake has a bite that can kill in seconds! Do you want to know what makes leopards fearsome night hunters? Is a tiger shark deadlier than a killer whale? Where can you find the world's most dangerous spiders? From tropical sharks to tiny insects with lethal bites, deadly animals can be found in every region of the globe. This book uncovers the incredible poisons, weapons and senses that make some animals natural born killers. 8 and up 5 7/8 x 8 inches 80 Pages, paperback Discovery Adventures Henry Brook

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.

What sounds do giraffes make? How do they bend down to the ground to drink? How tall is a baby giraffe? This book has all the answers and much more, along with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with video clips and activities.

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.

This brilliant reference book reveals how astronauts live in space, featuring fascinating scenes and photos from the International Space Station. Discover how atronatuts keep fit in zero gravity, why they wear a tether on space walks and what types of food are safe to eat in space. An intriguing introduction to living in space with easy-to-read text, beautiful photographs and step-by-step visual explanations. An unintimidating book, its contents is accessible to young children but of interest to all. Includes internet links to websites with video clips that show how astronauts live, eat and sleep on the ISS, and games and activities about living in space. A completely rewritten, updated new edition of 9780746074497.

An intriguing introduction to the lives of lizards, with easy-to-read text, beautiful photographs and step-by-step visual explanations. This brilliant reference book reveals the world’s many varieties of lizards, from tiny geckos that could fit on your fingertips to fearsome Komodo dragons. Discover which lizards swim in the sea, why some lizards change the colour of their skin and how one type of lizard uses its extraordinary blue tongue to stay safe. An unintimidating book, its contents is accessible to young children but of interest to all. Part of a collectable series, great for libraries and schools or any family bookshelf.

Who were the Maya? Where did they live? Why did they build tall stone temples? Beginner readers can discover the answers to these questions and lots of other fascinating facts about the Maya in this engaging information book. With simple text, detailed illustrations and stunning photographs, plus internet links to specially selected websites.

What's a group of meerkats called? Where do they live? What do they eat? Discover the answers to these questions and many more in this entertaining introduction to meerkats, with simple text, stunning photographs and detailed illustrations on every page. Also includes links to carefully selected websites with video clips and more information.

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.

Beginner readers can discover the answers to many questions about otters, along with fascinating facts in this engaging information book. With simple text and stunning photographs and illustrations, plus links to websites with video clips and activities.

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.

Investigate the undergrowth and murky waters in and around ponds in this beautifully-illustrated and easy to read book. Which creatures lurk underwater and which ones only visit ponds to find something tasty to eat? How do tadpoles turn into frogs? Where do water birds make their nests? Find out the answers to these questions and lots more. Filled with delicate, soft illustrations and very simple, easy-to-read text. An essential addition to any family bookshelf. This book is a great source for answering children's questions about which animals live in and around ponds.

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.

Everything you need to know about sloths - and more. How many types of sloths are there? Why does their fur turn green? Can sloths swim? This book has all the answers and much more, along with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with video clips and activities.

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.

Spying Paperback Henry Brook & Staz Johnson USBORNE PUBLISHING

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.

Usborne Beginners History & Nature 20 Books Collection Set: Usborne Beginners History 10 Books: Digging Up the Past by Lisa Jane Gillespie Castles by Stephanie Turnbull Vikings by Stephanie Turnbull The Maya by Jerome Martin Romans by Katie Daynes Celts by Leonie Pratt Ancient Greeks by Stephanie Turnbull Egyptians by Stephanie Turnbull Iron Age by Emily Bone Stone Age by Jerome Martin Usborne Beginners Nature 10 Books: Ants by Lucy Bowman Bees & Wasps by James Maclaine Bugs by Lucy Bowman Spiders by Rebecca Gilpin Caterpillars and Butterflies by Stephanie Turnbull How Flowers Grow by Emma Helbrough Trees by Lisa Jane Gillespie Rainforest by Lucy Becket Tadpoles and Frogs by Anna Milbourne Reptiles by Catriona Clarke