Books in the Beginners Series series

What makes Planet Earth so special? It's the only planet to have anything living on it for a start... But it also has fiery volcanoes, magnificent mountains, scorching deserts and icy landscapes. Learn all about it in this easy to read book. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "e;No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set."e; - The Bookseller

From the tops of the trees to the forest floor, this book is full of some of the weird and wonderful things that live there. But the world's rainforests are in danger - find out why and what will happen if people don't change the things they do.

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 - evidence of which can still be seen today. Full of facts, illustrations and photographs of historical artefacts.

Where do penguins live? What do they eat and how do they catch their food? This title offers beginner readers answers to these questions and more. It is illustrated with photographs and illustrations accompanied by short, informative text. It also includes selected internet links to websites about penguins.

Part of the "Beginners" series, this book presents an introduction to trees and plant-life. It lets you learn about some of the cold-blooded creatures in the world from reptiles that can fly, walk on water, and climb on ceilings.

How do astronomers study planets, stars and galaxies? What are rovers and where have they landed? How do telescopes work? What is a nebula? Beginner readers can find out the answers in this book, along with lots more fascinating facts. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "e;No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set."e; - The Bookseller

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 introduction to the fascinating world of bees and wasps. Easy-to-read text is accompanied by full-colour photographs and step-by-step visual explanations.

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 an exciting introduction to dinosaurs, featuring easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert.

What makes the wind blow? How can rain sometimes be red? Why are tornadoes like vacuum cleaners? You'll find the answers and lots more about weird and wonderful weather in this fascinating book. "e;No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set"e; - The Bookseller

Who were the ancient Egyptians? Why did they build pyramids and how were mummies made? These and other questions are answered with vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, and short, easy to read text. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "e;No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set."e; - The Bookseller

Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.

Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs are on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.

What is the Sun made of? How did astronauts get to the Moon and what did they find there? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to space. Includes vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, and easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert.