Series: Beginners

How many types of otters are there? What tricks can otters use to catch fish? Where do sea otters sleep? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about otters. With simple text and beautiful illustrations, plus Usborne Quicklinks to websites with carefully selected video clips and activities.

Meerkats

by James Maclaine

Published 28 December 2017

How do meerkats hunt deadly scorpions? Why do they have dark patches around their eyes? What sounds do meerkats make and what do they mean? How does a meerkat show others it's in charge? This book has all the answers, with clear photographs, detailed illustrations, simple text and links to websites with more information and fun activities.

Wolves

by James Maclaine

Published 1 June 2013

Where do wolves live? What do they eat and how do they catch their food? Why do wolves howl? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this fascinating book with easy to read text.

Pandas

by James Maclaine

Published 1 January 2015

A colourful, informative and extremely cute book about pandas, full of photographs and colourful illustrations. With clear and simple text, this book is perfect for beginner readers who prefer real life stories to fiction. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.

"No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set." - The Bookseller

Snakes

by James Maclaine

Published 1 January 2014

Why do snakes hiss? What do they eat? How do they shed their skin? Find out the answers to these questions and lots more in this easy reading guide to snakes. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.

"No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set." - The Bookseller

Elephants

by James Maclaine

Published 1 June 2011

This is a lively introduction to the fascinating world of elephants, complete with amazing photographs, step-by-step illustrations, and weird and wonderful facts. With easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert, aimed at children who are beginning to read on their own. Part of the exciting Beginners series, containing more than 45 titles on topics ranging from 'Cowboys' and 'Rubbish and Recycling', to 'The Solar System'.

Lizards

by James Maclaine

Published 29 November 2018

Which lizards can walk on water? Why do some lizards lick their eyes? How do they shed their skin? Beginner readers can discover the answers to these questions and lots of other fascinating facts in this engaging information book. With simple text and stunning photographs and illustrations, plus links to websites with video clips and activities.

Bees and Wasps

by James Maclaine

Published 1 January 2013

What do bees and wasps eat? What type of nests do they make? How do bees make honey? Find out the answers and lots more in this intriguing introduction to the fascinating world of bees and wasps. Easy-to-read text is accompanied by full-colour photographs and step-by-step visual explanations. Includes internet links to exciting websites to find out more about bees and wasps.

Pigs

by James Maclaine

Published 1 February 2016

Why do pigs roll in mud? Why do they grunt? Can they swim? Beginner readers can learn about the fascinating lives of pigs on farms and in the wild in this colourful book with illustrations and photographs on every page and clear, easy-to-follow text. An ideal first information book for homework or general knowledge and with internet links to video clips and more information.

Wolves

by James Maclaine

Published 1 July 2013

What do wolves eat? How do mother wolves carry their babies? Why do wolves hunt together in packs? What do wolves do when they're happy? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more, with stunning photographs, informative text, step-by-step illustrations and links to fascinating websites.

Tigers

by James Maclaine

Published 1 June 2012

How do tigers choose their territories? How do they greet each other? Why do they fight? What can people do to protect tigers in the wild? This book has the answers, and more, with incredible photographs, clear illustrations, step-by-step text and links to fascinating websites.

Donkeys

by James Maclaine

Published 1 January 2017

How do donkeys help people? Why do some donkeys eat snow? How can you tell if a donkey is scared or angry? Why does a donkey foal fold down its ears? This fascinating book has the answers, presented in simple text with detailed illustrations, clear photographs, links to specially selected websites, and much more.

Sloths

by James Maclaine

Published 12 May 2022

How many types of sloths are there? Why does their fur turn green? Can sloths swim? This book has all the answers and much more, along with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with video clips and activities.

Beginners Octopuses

by James Maclaine

Published 1 August 2024

Where is an octopus's mouth? How do octopuses hide from other sea creatures? What do their babies look like? This book has the answers to these questions and many more, along with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with video clips and activities.