Beginners

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by Emily Bone

Published 24 April 2009

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. Developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Carefully selected internet links to exciting websites to find out more. Great reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction.

Poisonous Animals

by Emily Bone

Published 1 January 2015

A colourful and engrossing book full of fascinating facts about the dangerous world of poisonous animals, from stinging scorpions to venomous creatures under the sea. Each page features a different type of poisonous animal, fish or insect, and the ways they use their poison or venom to attack rivals, hunt for prey or defend themselves. With large text and several colourful photographs or illustrations on every page, this is ideal for beginner readers who prefer fact to fiction. Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites provide additional information and activities.

Night and Day

by Emily Bone

Published 1 November 2017

What happens when the sun goes down? Which animals wake up? And what do they do all night? In this book, you’ll find the answers and lots more, following all kinds of different animals through the night, from dusk until dawn. With simple text and beautiful illustrations, plus Usborne Quicklinks to websites with carefully selected video clips and activities.

Baby Animals

by Emily Bone

Published 1 March 2016

What do baby animals eat? Which babies hatch out of eggs? How do baby animals stay safe and who grows up in water? In this book, you’ll find the answers and lots more about all kinds of different baby animals. With simple text and beautiful illustrations, plus Usborne Quicklinks to websites with carefully selected video clips and activities.

Creepy Crawlies

by Emily Bone

Published 6 February 2020

Which creepy-crawlies look like dead leaves? Can bugs live underwater? What happens to them in the winter? In this book, you’ll find the answers and lots more about the fascinating world of insects. With simple text and stunning photographs and illustrations, plus links to websites with video clips and activities.

Seasons

by Emily Bone

Published 1 August 2017

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.

On the Beach

by Emily Bone

Published 30 April 2020

What happens at low and high tide? Who lives on beaches covered in snow and ice? In this book, you’ll find the answers and lots more about the plants and animals that live on a beach and in the surrounding sea. With simple text and beautiful illustrations, plus Usborne Quicklinks to websites with carefully selected video clips and activities.

Solar System

by Emily Bone

Published 28 May 2010

What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. 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

Owls

by Emily Bone

Published 1 June 2013

How do owls find their way in the dark? What do they eat? What is a baby owl called? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this easy to read guide with stunning photographs. 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

Storms and Hurricanes

by Emily Bone

Published 31 December 2009

An easy-to-read introduction to wild and windy weather, illustrated with dramatic full-colour photographs. Includes information about different types of storms, what makes thunder and lightning and how to spot a hurricane. Links to recommended websites allow children to find out more. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.

"Excellent for helping children to learn to use books for research. Short chunks of text and plenty of pictures make these books really fun to read." - Parents in Touch

Trains

by Emily Bone

Published 1 June 2011

When were the first trains built? How do some trains go uphill? What's it like to drive a train? Specially written for children who are just beginning to read alone this fact-filled book has all the answers and more. Includes full-colour photographs and links to recommended websites to find out more. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet.

"Excellent for helping children to learn to use books for research. Short chunks of text and plenty of pictures make these books really fun to read." - Parents in Touch

Astronomy

by Emily Bone

Published 1 January 2014

How do astronomers study planets, stars and galaxies? What are rovers and where have they landed? How do different telescopes work? What is a nebula? Beginner readers can find out the answers in this book, along with lots more fascinating facts. Amazing photographs and illustrations are combined with simple, easy-to-read text and a glossary explaining all the specialist terms used. Find out more about astronomy and stargazing online via Usborne Quicklinks, where you can find out what to see and when, as well as see the latest images captured by telescopes and rovers.

Ponds

by Emily Bone

Published 4 April 2019

Which creatures lay their eggs in ponds? Why do frogs make calling sounds? How do spiders live underwater? Where do moorhens build their nests? This beautiful book has all the answers, and much more, presented in clear step-by-step text, with delightful, detailed illustrations and links to specially selected websites.

Seeds and Flowers

by Emily Bone

Published 5 March 2020

How does a flower grow from a seed? Why do bees visit flowers? Which flower is bigger than the wheel on a truck? In this book, you’ll find the answers and lots more about all kinds of seeds and flowers and how they grow. With simple text and beautiful illustrations, plus Usborne Quicklinks to carefully selected websites with video clips and activities.

Owls

by Emily Bone

Published 1 July 2013

How do owls hunt for food in the dark? What do their different calls mean? Where do they build nests? What are the biggest and smallest owls in the world? This book has all the answers and much more, with gorgeous photographs, beautiful step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with video clips and activities.

Earthquakes & Tsunamis

by Emily Bone

Published 1 April 2012

What causes earthquakes? What do they feel like? What are tsunamis and why do they happen? An informative introduction to earthquakes and their effects for young readers. Features information on real-life earthquakes, accompanied by striking colour photographs and vivid illustrations. Developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence. Includes carefully selected internet links to exciting websites to find out more.

Woodland Creatures

by Emily Bone

Published 28 May 2020

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.

Penguins

by Emily Bone

Published 28 August 2009

Where do penguins live? What do they eat and how do they catch their food? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. Illustrated with stunning photographs and illustrations accompanied by short, informative text developed with reading experts. Includes carefully selected internet links to exciting websites about penguins.

Dinosaur World

by Emily Bone

Published 6 February 2020

Which dinosaur was the fiercest? How big were the biggest dinosaurs? How do we know about dinosaurs today? This book will take you back in time to find the answers and lots more about the incredible world of dinosaurs. With simple text and stunning photographs and illustrations, plus links to websites with video clips and activities.

Underground Animals

by Emily Bone

Published 6 February 2020

Do birds live underground? Who lives in a den under the snow? Which underground creatures don’t have any eyes? In this book, you’ll find the answers and lots more about the amazing variety of animals that live under the ground. With simple text and stunning photographs and illustrations, plus links to websites with video clips and activities.