Usborne

From the beaches of Dunkirk to the air raid shelters in the Blitz, this book tells the story of Britain during the most destructive war of the 20th century. It is full of intriguing facts, illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, maps and photographs. It includes links to websites to find out more information via the Usborne Quicklinks website as well as lists of places to visit throughout Britain.

This is an engaging history of Western Art from cave paintings through to modern times, plus information about the artists and their lives and techniques. It is illustrated with a combination of full colour reproductions of the original works of art and humorous line drawings. Internet links lead to a range of fascinating websites, including online art galleries and lots more about the artists featured in the book.

This is an overview of the history of the world from prehistoric times up to the year 2000. It is illustrated with a wealth of images depicting key events and everyday life in times gone by.

A fascinating introduction to the British involvement in the First World War. Covering some of the most important aspects of the War, including the life in the trenches, the Battle of the Somme, the home front and the invention of tanks. Illustrated with a wide variety of different pictures including contemporary photographs, posters and cartoons. Features maps, and quotes from major figures and popular songs.

This is a fact-packed, beautifully illustrated, all-round introduction to the human body and how it works. Full of extraordinary photographs with engaging and friendly text, plus experiments and activities to try, this book explores everything from allergies and brain waves to x-rays and zits. Carefully selected websites, accessed via Usborne Quicklinks, allow readers to look at amazing scans of the inside the human body, take a 3-D tour of the brain, make an edible model of a DNA molecule and much more.

Five story books in a beautifully designed gift box, specially produced to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. Each hardback book is colourfully illustrated and has a ribbon page marker. All titles are taken from the Usborne Reading Programme.

Découvre des dizaines d'espèces d'animaux dans ce livre qui contient plus de 450 autocollants à ajouter aux différentes scènes.

Une centaine d'autocollants sur le thème des châteaux forts, des chevaliers et de la vie au Moyen Age à placer sur les décors.

Plus de 100 autocollants en couleur pour animer de jolies scènes au pays des princesses et faire rêver les enfants.

Ce livre contient de superbes illustrations et plus de 120 autocollants de monuments magnifiques et d'objets exceptionnels de l'Égypte ancienne. Au fil des pages, tu découvriras des pyramides, des palais, des temples et des tombes, et le trésor éblouissant du jeune pharaon Toutankhamon.

Un nouveau livre d'autocollants regorgeant de scènes attrayantes que les jeunes enfants s'amuseront à compléter avec les autocollants: enclos des animaux, lions et tigres, reptiles. Plus de 100 autocollants.

Une fascinante introduction visuelle aux merveilles de l'espace: les galaxies, le système solaire, les planètes, la Lune, l'exploration spatiale... Plus de 130 autocollants de photos et d'illustrations: de la surface du soleil en pleine ébullition aux immenses nuages de gaz et de poussière où naissent les étoiles. Des explications claires abordant le sujet d'une manière vivante, avec la collaboration d'un astronome et d'un astrophysicien.

This title offers lots of vehicles for small children to spot and talk about. It helps with the essential acquisition of language skills.

There are over 270 familiar words for children to spot and learn in this delightfully illustrated book. Each word is brought to life with a friendly illustration, and grouped into themes including 'Animals', 'At home', 'My body', 'Bedtime' and lots more.

This new collection of Aesop's fables is sumptuously illustrated by Giuliano Ferri and presented as a hardback gift edition to be read again and again. Each of these timeless stories conveys a message about how to behave towards others. Stories include The Fox and the Crow, The Hare and the Tortoise, The Boy who cried Wolf and The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs.

Specially produced to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing, this title features five story books in a beautifully designed gift box. Each hardback book is colourfully illustrated and has a ribbon page marker. All titles are taken from the Usborne Reading Programme.

A chunky collection of classic stories including The Wind in the Willows, Little Red Riding Hood, The Gingerbread Man and The Three Little Pigs. Perfect for reading aloud to very young children. Beautiful binding with real cloth, a ribbon marker and foil blocking makes this a lovely gift for any time of year.

Dress the dolls as they travel all over the world. Choose their outfits and accessories for diving in tropical oceans, skiing down mountains, going on safari, sight-seeing in San Francisco and lots more. Includes over sixty dollies to dress using over 700 colourful stickers, including travel extras such as special equipment, scenery and even animals.

The dolls are ready for their showstopping outfits, and this time you're in charge from head to toe — colours, styles, patterns and accessories are all up to you! A perfect pastime for young fashionistas. Includes over 350 stickers to create the dolls' outfits, including 150 blank stickers ready to customise.

An interactive information sticker book which explains, in detail, how the human body works. A fascinating insight into an ever-popular subject for older children. Contains sophisticated anatomical-style illustrations and colour photographs.

The Greek myths have inspired some of the most famous artwork ever created. This art sticker book uses amazing paintings and sculptures to introduce the characters and stories of Greek mythology. Gods and heroes, the monsters they battled and the magical world they lived in are all explored with the help of images by artists from throughout history. Over 90 stickers encourage interactive learning.

This title lets you dress the Edwardian fashion models in an assortment of elegant fashions from the early 20th century. Including more than 200 stickers with which to dress the dolls in outfits including summer dresses, boaters and blazers for the Henley regatta, practical yet stylish outfits for a breezy day on the deck of an ocean liner, luxurious evening gowns for an exclusive Paris garden party, and many more. It comes with informative notes, photographs and sketches explaining the background to each fashion.

An introduction to French for English speakers of all ages. Easy phrases, useful vocabularly and simple grammar, accompanied by lively illustrations. A helpful back-up for language learning at school.

Stories of the best known and best loved ballets, beautifully told, including Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia, La Sylphide and more. Exquisite illustrations and page design are bound in a traditional, luxurious fashion, making this the perfect gift to treasure forever. Cloth quarterbound with ribbon marker.