Katie Daynes – författare

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This beautifully illustrated book is a perfect introduction for young children. Budding scientists can explore the world around them, from plants and animals to magnets and mirrors - and try some hands-on experiments along the way. With Quicklinks to specially selected websites with videos and quizzes.Chapters in this book include:- Being a scientist- Sorting things- Plants- Animals- Habitats- Humans- Materials- Light- Sound- Forces- Electricity- Weather- Seasons- Day and night- Years and months- Living on a planet

Fabulous flap book that reveals the inner workings of the human body. Bright, original colour illustrations and diagrams display all the major organs of the human body and are accompanied by witty, clear and informative text. Contains over fifty embedded flaps that children can lift to reveal extra detail. Written with expert advice from Dr. Zoe Fritz, a Consultant Physician and Director of Studies in Clinical Medicine at Cambridge University.Chapters in this book include:- Your amazing body- Eating and excreting- Breathing air- Pumping blood- Bones and muscles- Brain power- The senses- Drinking and weeing- Body words

Visit a stunning stone castle and be transported back in time in this carefully curated flap book. With highly detailed illustrations, entertaining, informative text and over 60 flaps to lift, readers can lower the drawbridge, explore the keep, indulge in a feast, compete in a joust and witness a castle siege.Chapters in this book include:- The first castles- Stone castles- In the bailey- Keeping safe- Big banquets- Jolly jousts- Attack!- Castles today- Who's who

Beautifully illustrated retelling of this delightful children's classic retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Try as he might, Pinocchio just can't stay out of trouble. Is he doomed to be a wooden puppet forever? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

This classic fairytale from the Brothers Grimm shows Hansel and Gretel pit their wits against their evil stepmother and a wicked witch. Cheerily illustrated throughout by Jan McCafferty. Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for readers growing in confidence.

Colourful scenes with flaps to reveal details of life in Ancient Rome. Bright, clear illustrations show scenes such as a gladiator fight at the Colosseum, the workings of a Roman Bath and the Roman legion defending the farthest reaches of the Empire. Includes a view of Rome today, with flaps to lift to uncover what stood there in the past. With over 50 flaps to lift revealing fascinating historical detail.Chapters in this book include:- The city of Rome- On the streets- Port life- At the baths- How the rich live- In the army- Gruesome games- Rome today- What's what

A classic story re-told with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. When Aladdin meets his long-lost uncle, he finds a lamp and a genie with the power to grant wishes. But is everything quite what it seems? Humorously illustrated by Paddy Mounter. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

A brilliant flap book that delves deep into the mysteries of the geography of the Earth. Each page is covered with flaps that reveal and explain the Earth's structure, climate and environments, from desert to arctic tundra. Includes pages revealing the problems of climate change and ways to reduce global warming. With over 80 sturdy flaps, and internet links to websites to find out more.Chapters in this book include:- Earth in space- A blanket of gases- Warming up- A watery world- Hot and cold deserts- Mountains, rivers and forests- Changing climates- Saving our planet

A flap book of astronomical proportions, packed with facts and information about the stars, planets and galaxies. Fabulous fold-outs reveal our solar system, and the universe and there's a little book of star maps tucked in on the last page. Explore how scientists made their amazing space discoveries and the latest space travel technology. Includes internet links to websites with the latest space information, games and photos.Chapters in this book include:- The Big Bang- Making space- What's in space?- How do we know?- The Milky Way- Our solar system- Space travel- Stargazing

The story of rubbish told for children growing in reading confidence. From the recycling cavemen of prehistoric times to the landfill sites of today, find out how rubbish has been dealt with and disposed of throughout history. Humorously illustrated by Uwe Mayer. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.

An interactive board book with over 60 flaps, exploring all kinds of questions that young children love to ask. Children will enjoy lifting the flaps to discover who, what, when, where, how, which and why. Provides friendly, simple answers to challenging questions, with entertaining and informative illustrations. A perfect book to dip into - great for inquisitive little ones!

Young children will love this charming retelling of the much-loved tale. The story of the wooden puppet that wants to be a real boy is brought to life in this classic picture book with stunning illustrations and simple text.

A fast-track guide to learning German with clear, simple explanations for beginners or anyone wanting to improve their German. Includes a simple, comic book story to show how the language works in everyday situations. Links to useful websites and free downloadable German picture puzzles via the Usborne Quicklinks Website.

This Lift-the-Flap book contains the answers to the many questions that curious children have about their bodies, including 'How do I smell?' 'What makes me burp?' 'Why do I need to wash my hands?' 'Why is blood red?' and many more. This engaging book is filled with entertaining and informative illustrations to help to answer all kinds of body questions that young children ask, in a friendly and simple way. Includes over 60 flaps to lift; sure to satisfy even the most inquisitive children!

This delightful book answers all kinds of animal questions that young children might ask, such as "where do fish sleep?", "do elephants have teeth" and "why do frogs jump?" Just lift the flaps to discover what, where, which, how and why! With entertaining illustrations and over 50 flaps to open.

A fascinating flap book that tours the land, sea and skies to discover where weather comes from. With over 100 flaps to lift, children can peer into a thundercloud, follow the path of a hurricane and visit the coldest place on Earth. Includes pages on climate change, the seasons, world climates, the water cycle, winds and more. An informative introduction to an essential school geography topic.Chapters in this book include:- What's the weather like today?- Where does weather come from?- World climates- Water and clouds- Sun and air- Wild winds- Icy extremes- Changing climates

When the farmer can't pull an enormous turnip out of the ground, he enlists his entire family to help him. Only when everybody works together do they manage to pull the turnip out of the ground. A classic folk tale, specially retold for young children and illustrated with fresh, bright humorous pictures. Young children will love having this tale read to them, but the text also simple enough for confident readers to enjoy alone.

How do flowers grow? Where do seeds come from? Why do leaves fall? Little children can find out the answers to these questions and more in this beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book. Each page asks a different question, such as "Why do plants have flowers?" The colourful illustrations, large and simple text and chunky flaps reveal the answers. Children can discover a bee's favourite flower, see inside a spiky conker shell and see how trees lose their leaves in winter. A brilliant introduction to nature and science for curious young minds.

A colourful guide with over 60 flaps to lift to discover answers to questions young children might ask about dinosaurs. Provides simple, friendly and fascinating answers to questions such as "Why do dinosaurs have tricky names?", "Could dinosaurs swim?", "How big was the biggest dinosaur?" and lots more. - Includes a guide to some of the more difficult to pronounce dinosaur names. - With Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites where children can find out more about dinosaurs.- Part of Usborne's Lift-the-Flap Questions and Answers series with over 15 subjects to explore, from space and animals, to music and art.

A beautifully illustrated, geography book full of flaps to lift to find answers to questions such as "When can I see a shooting star?", "Where is the tallest waterfall?", and "What are clouds made of?".- Over 50 flaps to lift answer who, what, when, why and where questions about weather and seasons, countries and languages, what the Earth is made of and lots more.- With a map of the world showing many of the features mentioned in the book.- Part of Usborne's Lift-the-Flap Question and Answer series with over 15 topics to explore, from dinosaurs and animals, to bodies and space.- Supports KS1 geography curriculum