Series:

Beginners

12 total works

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London

by Catriona Clarke

Published 31 January 2008
How did London become the big, bustling city it is today? When was the Underground built and what was the Great Fire of London? These and other questions are answered with vivid, full colour photographs and short, informative text. Usborne Beginners are exciting books for children who are beginning to read on their own.

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Weather

by Catriona Clarke

Published 1 June 2006

What makes the wind blow? How can rain sometimes be red? Why are tornadoes like vacuum cleaners? You’ll find the answers and lots more about weird and wonderful weather in this fascinating book.

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Sharks

by Catriona Clarke

Published 1 January 2007
What do sharks like to eat? Which shark glows in the dark? And why do some sharks never stop swimming? Young readers can find the answers to these questions and lots more fun facts in this shark-infested book. Part of an exciting series for children beginning to read on their own, with easy-to-read text written with the help of a reading expert.

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Sharks Hardback Editions/E

by Catriona Clarke

Published 1 January 2007

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Cowboys

by Catriona Clarke

Published 1 June 2007
A new addition to the 'Usborne Beginners' series, which is designed to provide an informative introduction to non-fiction subjects for young readers.

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Armour

by Catriona Clarke

Published 26 January 2007
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.

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Reptiles

by Catriona Clarke

Published 27 February 2009
Why do reptiles shed their skin? How do snakes use their tongues to find food? Why do some reptiles change the way they look? How do reptiles have babies? All the answers are in this book, with exciting photographs, beautiful step-by-step illustrations, clear text and links to websites filled with interesting activities.

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Rainforests

by Catriona Clarke

Published 29 August 2008
From the tops of the trees to the forest floor, this book is full of some of the weird and wonderful things that live in rainforests. But the world's rainforests are in danger - find out why and what will happen if people don't change the things they do.

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Aztecs

by Catriona Clarke

Published 26 January 2007
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.

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Pirates

by Catriona Clarke

Published 1 June 2006
Who was the most famous pirate of all? What happened to pirates who broke the rules? And why did pirates sometimes prefer to eat in the dark? You'll find out the answers and many more swashbuckling facts in this fascinating book. Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.

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Aztecs

by Catriona Clarke

Published 1 September 2015
Who were the Aztecs? Where did they live, and what gods did they worship? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this fascinating introduction. With vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, easy-to-read text. Includes information about the everyday life of Aztec people, their trade, sport, food and drink and conflicts, a glossary of unusual words and internet links to carefully chosen websites to find out more. Studying the achievements of historical civilizations is now an essential part of the UK National Curriculum.

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Beginners London

by Catriona Clarke

Published 11 May 2023
How did London become the big, bustling city it is today? When was the Underground built? What was the Great Fire of London? Where are kings and queens crowned? This engaging book has all the answers and more, with clear photographs, detailed illustrations, informative text and links to carefully chosen websites. Usborne Beginners are exciting books for children who are beginning to read on their own.