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An exciting look at two of nature's most thrilling and dangerous forces. Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be in an earthquake, or close to a volcano when it erupts? With lots of flaps to lift, this book takes you on a tour of shaking cities and rumbling volcanoes to discover why these forces happen, how they shape our planet, and how people live in places where they strike.

Children will delight in discovering new birds from parrots to humming birds and as a finale, a huge owl, as they swoop from the pages of this exciting book. Amazing artwork and incredible paper engineering create a fascinating journey, full of surprises. This book is a pleasure to share with children and a wonderful gift.

Stylishly illustrated dinosaurs described in a fun and accessible narrative tone, perfect for reading with young children Scientifically accurate and checked by an expert Usborne Quicklinks provide links to a pronunciation guide to dinosaur names and carefully chosen websites where readers can find further information about dinosaurs.

For thousands of years, the Moon has been the one thing in the night sky that everyone anywhere on our planet recognises. Trace the story of the Moon around the world and through history, from ancient legends about its creation, to its first sighting through a telescope, right up until the Apollo 11 mission and the first Moon landing in 1969.

Did you know that mammoths and pharaohs walked the earth at the same time? Or that over 30 types of gladiators fought in ancient Rome? This fascinating book is filled with 100 historical facts, bright, infographic-style illustrations, a glossary and index. There are also links to specially selected websites with video clips and more information.

The thought of making new friends turns Kerry Koala's tummy upside down. But luckily Miss Molly's treetop school is there to help. Here Kerry will learn how to start conversations, take turns and play fairly, and work through disagreements and apologise - as well as understand different kinds of friendship and how they can change and grow. A perfect way to start conversations with children about making friends, with humour, fun and a cast of lively animal characters.

A lively African folktale about a complaining tree getting its comeuppance, with fabulous colourful illustrations. Long ago, when the gods made the world, they created the Baobab tree... and the Baobab tree was not happy. It didn't like the sun and the rain and the wind. It didn't like animals and birds that settled in and under its branches. It envied the other trees for their graceful leaves, their bright flowers and their succulent fruit. Finally the gods tired of its constant complaining, and made sure that it would never say another word. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. Beautifully produced, with world-class full-colour artwork throughout. A classic story retold in a fluent and natural style, made highly accessible for English language learners. Series devised and edited in collaboration with acclaimed ELT consultant Peter Viney.

An exquisite colouring book featuring the time-honoured colours, patterns and symbols of Japan and the crafts that developed there hundreds of years ago.

Blast off and explore our solar system with this astronomical pop-up book. Walk on the Moon, stop off at the International Space Station and discover the planets in a journey through our solar system. With five cosmic pop-ups, you will find your inner astronaut as you go on your first space adventure.

A collection of amazing random access facts exploring the marvels of outer space. You'll never guess how many stars there are in the universe, who the first astronauts were, or why sunsets are blue on Mars! Discover the answers to these and all sorts of weird and wonderful facts about what lies beyond Planet Earth, as you take this exciting journey into outer space.

The classic fairy tale that first gave us the idea of princesses kissing frogs. Princess Miranda is lonely and bored. Her busy mother gives her a precious golden ball to play with, and Miranda drops it into the palace pond. A helpful frog retrieves it - but as payment, he demands to eat from Miranda's plate and sleep on her pillow. Will Miranda keep her side of the bargain?With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. CEFR level: A1. 500 headwords, 1116 words

Long ago, the phoenix was an unremarkable brown bird, overlooked by all the forest birds with their dazzling plumage. While the forest birds admired each other and sang, the phoenix collected a store of food. When a terrible drought left the other birds hungry, the phoenix shared her supply, and in return, the birds created a wonderful coat for her. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.

Are you brave enough to delve into the chilling darkness of...THE DEEP? With no light, no heat, and miles of sea above you, it might be the scariest place on Earth. Discover strange and unusual creatures, explore new worlds and visit the deepest place on the whole planet, all in this weird and wonderful flap book

Celebrate the beauty of butterflies as they flit and flutter off the pages of this book. Incredible pop-ups show butterflies actually moving their wings, emerging from a chrysalis and migrating in clouds right off the page. Learn how butterflies' wings can help them hide or dazzle predators, witness the magical metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly, and even meet the biggest butterfly in the world at actual size!

An illustrated journey through over 5,000 years of fashion, beginning with ancient clothing worn by Stone Age people, then onto the extravagant fashions of medieval and 16th-century nobility. Bright young things in 1920s flapper dresses bring us to the 21st century, with youthful mini dresses, flares and platform shoes of the 1960s and '70s.

How did people live long ago? What did they wear? How did they get around? Explore the busy scenes of our city through time to find out. You'll meet all sorts of people, doing all sorts of things - servants, sailors, lords and ladies, Vikings and Romans, and even a captured pirate!

Aladdin agrees to find an old lamp for his uncle Abanazar. Rubbing the lamp summons a powerful genie, who makes Aladdin rich. Then Abanazar tricks Aladdin's wife into giving up the lamp, and kidnaps her. What can Aladdin do?With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.

"Size and strength aren't everything in this classic African folktale of clever Anansi, King of the spiders. Anansi is king of the spiders: he may be small, but he's very clever. One day, offended that Elephant hardly even notices him, he challenges her to a tug of war. How can a tiny spider win against the mighty Elephant, or against the determined Rhino? With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English"--Publisher's description

An engaging retelling of one of the most famous of classic British stories. The story is followed by activities and a glossary of less familiar words, and links to a full recording of the text online in either British English or American English.

From the well-loved Aesop's fable. The sun and the wind live in the sky. One day, the wind wants to play a game. Can he take a coat off the girl below? The wind blows and blows, but it's no good. Then the sun says, "Can I try?" With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. Beautifully produced with world-class full-colour artwork throughout Classic stories retold in a fluent and natural style, made highly accessible for English language learners. Series devised and edited in collaboration with acclaimed ELT consultant Peter Viney.

Cinderella is sitting in the kitchen and crying. Everyone else is dancing at the palace. Suddenly the kitchen is full of light and magic. Cinderella is going to the ball!Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio (British English and American English).500 headwords, 1,179 words

For thousands of years, the Moon has been the one thing in the night sky that everyone anywhere on our planet recognises. Trace the story of the Moon around the world and through history, from ancient legends about its creation, to its first sighting through a telescope, right up until the Apollo 11 mission and the first Moon landing in 1969.

Erlebe das Weltall in 3D mit fünf faszinierenden Pop-ups! Lande auf dem Mond, besuche die Internationale Raumstation und entdecke die Planeten unseres Sonnensystems. Detailreiche Pop-up-Technik und interessante Informationen machen dieses Buch zu einem robusten Erlebnis für kleine Astronauten.

Während du tief und fest schläfst, erwacht die Nacht zum Leben. Entdecke, was nach Sonnenuntergang in Städten, auf dem Land, im Meer oder am Himmel geschieht. Eines ist sicher: Die Nacht hält viele spannende Überraschungen bereit.

Reise durch die Geschichte von den 1920ern bis zur Steinzeit in diesem bunten Wimmelbuch. Entdecke, wo und wie die Menschen lebten, sich fortbewegten und ihren Alltag gestalteten. 30 Seiten voller faszinierender Antworten und lebendiger Illustrationen erwarten dich.

Faszinierende Fakten über Schmetterlinge werden durch beeindruckende Pop-up-Elemente lebendig, die Kinder zum Staunen anregen. Das Buch bietet eine interaktive Erfahrung, die sowohl lehrreich als auch unterhaltsam ist, und fördert das Interesse an der Natur und den Lebenszyklen dieser bunten Insekten.

Abtauchen und staunen Entdecke die Tiefen der Weltmeere und ihre faszinierenden Bewohner. Wie schafft ein Walskelett neuen Lebensraum? Wie jagen Tiefseefische in absoluter Dunkelheit? Und welches Tier atmet durch den Po? Unter mehr als 65 Klappen findest du die Antworten auf viele spannende Fragen. • Kein Licht, keine Wärme, nur Dunkelheit – kann es dort Leben geben? • Unter mehr als 65 Klappen verbergen sich faszinierende Details zu den Tiefenzonen und deren Bewohnern • In Zusammenarbeit mit Meeresbiologin Dr. Diva Amon