This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The books have two reading levels, with a simple sentence on each page for beginners, and more complex information for more confident readers.
A comprehensive world atlas with 60 pages of maps showing land cover, cities and towns, boundaries, rivers and lakes and places of interest. Each continent is introduced with several pages of key facts, satellite views and information on major geographical features. Endmatter includes a gazetteer of states, geography quiz and time zones chart. A classic Usborne reference book, fully updated and now available in paperback.
Wie lebten die Giganten der Urzeit? Welche waren die größten Dinosaurier? Welcher Dinosaurier war besonders gefährlich? Diese Reihe greift ein erfolgreiches lesedidaktisches Konzept auf: Spannendes Wissen wird durch einfache Leseübungen vermittelt. Alle Sachthemen sind eindrucksvoll gestaltet und in großer Schrift aufbereitet.
Featuring over 140 stickers for children to place on the maps, this title covers the key towns of Britain and Northern Ireland, as well as sculptures, bridges and galleries, from the countries' most famous places to their hidden secrets.
Lots of brilliant and original ideas for things to make with paper, including a fairytale castle picture, pop-up cards, paper gliders and masks, and fabulous flowers and paper chains. Ages: 5+ Quick and easy projects using materials found at home with clear step-by-step instructions two pages of colourful stickers for adding special effects. Ages: 5+
This volume provides an overview of how trains have developed over the years, from the oldest steam locomotives to streamlined speed machines. It includes links to Web sites where you can hear train sounds and explore model train layouts.
'Beginners' contain dual-level text. On each page a simple line for beginner readers is accompanied by a more complex one, which can be read aloud by an adult or by the child as he or she grows in confidence.
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.
This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The easy-to-read texts have been specially written with the help of a reading expert.
Describes how a caterpillar develops into a butterfly, and discusses moths and the feeding habits and defenses of butterflies
This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The books have two reading levels, with a simple sentence on each page for beginners, and more complex information for more confident readers.
'Usborne Beginners' titles appeal to children who are beginning to read independently. With easy-to-read text and photographs, they are perfect for use in the classroom and at home.
Text and pictures describe many aspect of volcanoes including eruptions, lava rivers, ash clouds, steaming springs, and more.
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.
This exploration of castles is part of a series introducing children to the wonder of the world around them. It has two reading levels, with a simple sentence on each page for beginners, accompanied by more complex information which can be read as the child's ability grows.
In grosser Schrift und kurzen Sätzen wird hier erstes Sachwissen an Erstlesende vermittelt. Die starke Gliederung des Textes macht ihn überschaubar und erfassbar, dazu veranschaulichen viele Bilder und Fotos das Geschriebene. Wichtige Begriffe werden erklärt, ein Tipp verweist die Kinder aufs Internet, ein weiterer zeigt, wie im Internet Sicherheit gewahrt bleiben kann. Suchwörter am Schluss helfen mit, ein bestimmtes Kapitel wiederzufinden. Ein gelungenes, spannendes und informatives Sachbuch, das zum Lesen und Schmökern verlockt
Dieses hervorragend bebilderte kleine Kompendium gibt jungen Eisenbahnfans Auskunft über alles Wissenswerte aus der faszinierenden Geschichte der Eisenbahn, von der ersten Dampflok bis hin zu Transrapid- und Magnetschwebebahn. Es informiert über die berühmtesten Loks und Zugtypen, über Schienen- und Tunnelbau, U-Bahnen, Seil- und Bergbahnen sowie neue Zugkonstruktionen aus aller Welt.
An illustrated introduction to outer space and astronomy for children.
A simple presentation of the physical characteristics, habitat, and life cycle of some of our big cats such as leopards, tigers and pumas. This book also lists internet-links throughout that can be used with the book if you choose.
