From Stephenson’s Rocket to today’s modern bullet trains, chidren will be fascinated by the history of locomotion as they explore this exciting flap book. Lift the flaps to explore all kinds of exciting trains, from a luxury steam train fit for a queen to super-fast trains that run on magnets, trains that can climb up mountains, and lots, lots more. Topics include the ‘Golden age of steam’, ‘Luxury travel’ and ‘Steam giants’, all vibrantly illustrated with over 60 flaps to lift. With internet links to exciting websites to find out more.

Where did life come from? Why do animals look the way they do? How did it all happen? Find out about the incredible story of evolution, from the very first life to the amazing variety of plants and animals on Earth today. With lots of flaps to lift and a gentle, narrative style.

SPLASH! Dive down deep and go on an incredible journey into our oceans. With over 80 flaps to lift, discover the mind-boggling array of animals and plants that live under the sea, and find out why – without the oceans – life on Earth wouldn’t even exist. With Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites for videos and information on how you can help our oceans.

Discover all kinds of wild weather, from terrifying tornadoes to deadly droughts, in this fascinating information book with over 50 flaps to lift. See a storm raging out at sea, find out how wildfires happen and discover how climate change is affecting weather and what we can do to help our planet.Includes Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites for videos and weather activities to try at home.

Take a trip around the world in this fascinating lift-the-flap book. With over 80 flaps to lift, intrepid explorers can discover our world, from the layers that make up planet Earth to the tiniest insects in the rainforest and the creatures who live at the very bottom of the sea. Includes pages about the hottest and coldest parts of the world, and a map with lift-the-flap details about each continent. A colourful and fun introduction to geography with internet links to find out more.

This giant book with fold-out pages is filled with the biggest, longest and most powerful trains ever built, from puffing steam engines and diesel locomotives to high-speed electric trains. Children can discover how the first trains worked, step inside a variety of luxury trains and much more. Includes links to video clips of all kinds of trains.

Why do bees have furry bodies? What happens inside a beehive? How do bees know where to find flowers? Find out all about the amazing world of bees in this illustrated flap book for young children, with a focus on why bees are so important, and all the jobs they do that keep the planet healthy.

Toot! Toot! The steam train whistles. “Clickety-clack! The freight train rattles. Lift the flaps to discover how trains work, what they do, and where in the world they go. From traditional steam trains to super-fast bullet trains, trams and funicular railways, children will love lifting the flaps to discover how different types of trains work. With lots of fun facts about about the history of train travel and famous trains and railways from around the world. Perfect for any little train enthusiast.

Explore the microscopic world of bacteria, viruses and other microbes with this fascinating lift-the-flap book. Discover how germs spread, how the immune system works, the amazing vaccines and antibiotics humans have created, and much more. With Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites for activities and videos and up to date information about coronavirus.

When do most animals have babies? Who's awake on summer nights? How do animals survive the winter? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more fascinating facts about the different seasons. With simple text and beautiful illustrations, plus Usborne Quicklinks to websites with carefully selected video clips and activities.

The younger version of the popular Usborne Beginners series, which contains over 60 titles, 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.

Little children can find out all about where the food they eat comes from in this colourful lift-the-flap book. Lift the flaps to look inside kitchen cupboards and a refrigerator, watch fields being sown with rice and wheat and see cows being milked on a farm. With special pages on farm animals, food from the sea and why we need to eat a balanced diet. A lovely introduction to food from farm to fork for young children.

Trains are used across the world to transport goods and passengers. They can ride rails underground, move at high-speeds and travel between countries and can be powered by coal, diesel or electricity. Trains takes readers on a journey through history and across the world as they discover the wonder of the railway. You can see how train travel has developed through history - from simple mining wagons to high-speed machines and beyond.

See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with Shadow and Bone, now a Netflix original series. All three books in Leigh Bardugo's New York Times-bestselling Shadow and Bone Trilogy are now available together in a beautiful paperback set.

See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with Shadow and Bone, now a Netflix original series. All three books in Leigh Bardugo's New York Times-bestselling Shadow and Bone Trilogy are now available together in a beautiful paperback set.

Which animals make their nests from woodland trees? Who's awake in the woods at night? Who builds dams on woodland rivers? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about woodland creatures. With simple text and beautiful illustrations, plus Usborne Quicklinks to websites with carefully selected video clips and activities.