Books in the Usborne Beginners series

An easy-to-read introduction to wild and windy weather, illustrated with dramatic full-colour photographs. Includes information about different types of storms, what makes thunder and lightning and how to spot a hurricane. Links to recommended websites allow children to find out more. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "e;Excellent for helping children to learn to use books for research. Short chunks of text and plenty of pictures make these books really fun to read."e; - Parents in Touch

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 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 these questions and more in this colourful information 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

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

How do crocodiles attack? Why do hippos fight? And how do funnel-web spiders kill their prey? In this book you'll find out the answers and lots more about the wild world of dangerous animals. "e;No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set"e; - The Bookseller

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 Romans? Where did they go to eat, shop and wash? What did they do for fun? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more about life in Roman times. "e;No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set"e; - The Bookseller