Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, this title features christmas customs, festive food, present-giving, songs and traditional stories from around the world. It is intended for children who have just started reading alone.

Provides an introduction to the famous gods and goddesses in Greek mythology and their exploits. This book helps the reader to understand the stories of the Greek gods and the way in which they were worshipped.

Covering such diverse subjects as toilets, bread, Braille, parachutes and jeans, this title explains how, when and why the ingenious inventions which surround us were created, from simple spectacles to complex computers.

An introduction to physical geography including information on the climate, volcanoes, erosion, the weather, ecosystems and humans. It is illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams that can capture the imagination of young readers. It also comes with internet links to recommended websites with maps, quizzes, games and homework information.

Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a compelling non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The series includes 36 titles which are all phonically decodable, with some high-interest topic words to develop vocabulary and impart knowledge. The imaginative approach and variety of intriguing topics mean there are books to interest every child. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book. This pack contains six books, one of each of the following titles: Tools and Animals, Legs!, Lemon, Sock...

Children will enjoy counting the legs of a variety of animals in this creative and vibrant book. Fabulous photographs and a colourful design bring the natural world to life, while covering key skills such as sorting and counting. Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a compelling non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The series includes 36 titles which are all phonically decodable, with some high-interest topic words to develop vocabulary and impart knowledge. The imaginative approach and variety of intriguing topics mean there are...

Oxford Reading Tree inFact is a compelling non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The series includes 36 titles which are all phonically decodable, with some high-interest topic words to develop vocabulary and impart knowledge. The imaginative approach and variety of intriguing topics mean there are books to interest every child. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every reader to the right book. This pack contains 36 books, six of each of the following titles: Tools and Animals, Legs!, Lemon, Sock...

From the rainforest to the savannah to the depths of the ocean, animal life in every continent and habitat has been affected by human activity. Louise McNaught's powerful animal portraits bring to life 20 stunning creatures and their fight for survival. Discover the dangers they face, the action being taken to protect them and their vital importance on Earth. Be inspired to join the movement to conserve species and find out how you can make a difference. "We all have a fantastic opportunity to do more for wildlife right now. We must not leave it too late: extinction is forever." - Charlie...

Evolution can be a difficult idea to wrap our brains around: it deals with random, unlikely events, combined with vast lengths of time too enormous to comprehend. But the evidence is all around us - in the fossils of long-dead creatures, and in our genes and the relationships between all living beings. Amazing Evolution shines a light on this incredible process, from the beginnings of life around 3.8 billion years ago, to the millions of different species alive today, including the moon-walking, talking apes with super-powerful brains - human beings! Filled with clear explanations,...

Craft meets STEAM in these lively books that will help you design, build and create! Get ready to build your very own space centre! From rockets and rocket launchers to a Mars rover and a night sky projector, step-by-step projects will give you all the instructions you need to make every element a model space centre needs. Learn about principles of design and engineering as well as craft techniques to unleash your creativity! Every project has been designed to work using things you can find lying around at home, like disposable containers and packaging, and basic art and craft ...