Megan Cullis – författare

Vikingarna var fruktade krigare, men de var också skickliga handelsmän. De gav sig ut på vikingatåg runt om i Europa. Läs den fantastiska historien om vikingarna om allt från deras ökända härjningar längs Europas kuster till de fantastiska skatter de lämnade efter sig.

A fascinating sticker book featuring all aspects of the ship's famous story, from construction to details of the crew and passengers and how the ship met its tragic end just over a hundred years ago. With over 100 stickers of photographs, posters and mementos from the voyage, this is a detailed insight into an ever-fascinating historical event. Internet links take readers to specially selected websites where they can listen to eyewitness accounts and zoom in on photos of the wreck.

How do bats use squeaks to hunt for insects in the dark? How do they sleep? What is a baby bat called? Why do some bats drink blood? Find all the answers in this book and much more, with gorgeous photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to carefully selected websites.Chapters in this book include:- A world of bats- On the wing- Sleeping tight- Fur coats- Sensing sounds- Secret lives- Baby bats- Insect eaters- Sweet treats- Splashing around- Funny faces- A vampire bite- Coping with the cold- Bats in danger

This luxurious anthology of stories from all Shakespeare's plays, with beautiful illustrations and quotations, is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare. With stories of love, loss, joy and heartbreak, this collection will captivate young children with every page. The perfect book for children studying The Bard, or those who simply enjoy reading wonderful stories.Each story includes short details about the main characters, and famous and memorable quotations from the play. With a padded hardback cover, a ribbon marker and traditional binding, this is a fabulous book that will be referred to again and again, by both children and adults.

From secret agents and paratroopers to firefighters and lifeguards, see what the everyday action heroes wear to work. There are over 200 stickers to dress brave men and women for tough challenges and extreme environments, from camouflage clothing for paratroopers to a space suit for an astronaut and diving equipment for a cave rescue team.

Dive into the watery world beneath the waves in this beautifully illustrated information book, with over 50 flaps to lift. Explore coasts, coral reefs and mangrove forests, and find out what lives in the deepest, darkest part of the ocean. Includes Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites for more information, too.

Be the ultimate know-it-all with this book containing more than 5,000 facts!A must-have for any curious mind, this book is packed with fascinating facts, and will take you on a thrilling journey through the world of science, history, geography and so much more.Read from cover to cover, or dip in and out at random, to find out about the human body, animals, the environment and technology, and discover mind-expanding facts on every page. Brilliant, bold design makes complex and wide-ranging information easy to understand and absorb.

What happens inside a farm? Lift the flaps to find out what a busy farmer and her family do throughout the year, from milking cows and shearing sheep to hosting an open day, running a farm shop and welcoming guests for 'pick your own'. The book gives children an insight into daily life on a family-run farm, as every member of the family works together to keep the farm running.

Who flew the very first planes? Which pilot was the first to fly around the world? When were Spitfires used? What was it like to fly from the very first airports? Which planes are flying now, and what will air travel be like in the future? Find out the answers and much more in this easy-to-read book, filled with amazing photographs, step-by-step illustrations, and useful internet links.Chapters in this book include:- Sky travel- Trying to fly- The first flight- Famous firsts- War planes- Amazing stunts- Jet-powered- Passenger planes- Supersonic- Planes now- Flying safely- At sea- Formation flying- What next?

The complete story of spying in a highly illustrated fun flap book. Find out what spies actually do, where they work, what gadgets they use, what tricks they learn to keep secrets safe, and even find out how people become spies and what they learn at spy school.Learn up-to-the-minute tricks about how people make and hide codes in all sorts of ways, from simple ciphers to high-tech computer tricks, and even using bacteria.Watch field agents in action, hunting down enemy spies, finding secrets, and helping people escape from danger.Following Usborne's long tradition of insider spy knowledge, this book was made with input from real spies.

Buckle up, get ready to LIFT OFF and take a spectacular journey around our Universe with this awe-inspiring space book.You'll find ALL you need to know about space - and more - inside this book packed full of over 5000 fascinating astronomy facts. Did you know that the biggest asteroid is SO big, it's the size of a dwarf planet? Or that if you were to fall into a black hole, you would be stretched out like a string of spaghetti?Read from cover to cover, or dip in and out at random, to discover the wonders of our solar system - and begin to unlock the mysteries of outer space.Bold illustrations combined with dazzling photography make this book the perfect companion for any space enthusiast.