Katie Daynes – författare

Lär dig att träna som ett proffs med denna fullmatade fotbollsbok! Här hittar du massor av tips, övningar och råd från proffsen om allt från bollkontroll, passningar och skott till försvar, räddningar och laganda. Du får tips på effektiva dribblingar, olika sätt att lura dina motståndare och hur du bäst kommunicerar med dina medspelare, allt för att göra dig till en skickligare fotbollsspelare och en god lagkamrat. Varje övning förklaras tydligt och enkelt och dessutom finns steg för steg-bilder och illustrationer som visar hur övningen går till.

Varför har kroppen en specifik form? Vad har blodet för funktion? Och vart tar maten man äter vägen egentligen? Det och mycket mer får du veta i den här spännande och roliga boken med luckor. Här presenteras fakta på ett enkelt sätt där de färgglada illustrationerna hjälper till att förklara kroppens komplexa funktioner.

A wonderful interactive insight into castle life.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 50 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

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

In the land of pharaohs and pyramids, Cleopatra is a princess with an uncertain future. When her own brother tries to kill her, she realizes she can't trust anyone. A vivid account of the life and times of Cleopatra with lively dialogue and full colour illustrations.Chapters in this book include:- Growing up in Egypt- Rome to the rescue- Queen of the Nile- Life in Rome- Ruler of the East- Antony and Cleopatra- The final battle- My place in history

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.

A humorous yet historically accurate look at life in a thirteenth century medieval castle. Inventive embedded flaps on page allow children to explore the hidden world of the castle. Young readers are taken on an exciting journey in which they encounter a magnificent banquet, a thrilling tournament and a dramatic siege. David Hancock's bright, detailed illustrations combined with informative and friendly text, provide children with an entertaining insight into life long ago.

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.

The classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk humorously revisited. Clear, engaging text, accompanied by stunning original illustrations. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from the University of Surrey. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone.

Thoughtful introduction to the remarkable life of Winston Churchill for young readers. Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive. Includes essential facts and insightful details to help the reader understand the famous person and their times. Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about Churchill's life and times. Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.Chapters in this book include:- Finding his feet- Army life- Prisoner to politician- The Great War- Peacetime- Another war- A ripe old age- My place in history

Tells the story of fashion from cavemen's coats to the catwalk couture of the modern age. Vividly illustrated, this book has fashion details and brings the costumes alive through every fold, sequin and pearl. It was developed in conjunction with experts from the University of Surrey and is designed to encourage independent reading.

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

This astonishingly inventive title allows young children to discover the inner workings of the human body in a gently humorous, yet wholly accurate way. Bright, original colour illustrations and diagrams display all the major organs of the human body and are accompanied by witty, clear and informative factual text. It contains over fifty flaps, which children can lift to reveal extra detail. Entertaining and authoritative, this is human biology for children at its very best - a book both educational and enjoyable.

How do pigs keep cool? Why do farmers shear their sheep? Which farm animals live underwater? These and other questions are answered with vivid, full colour photographs and illustrations and short, informative text for beginner readers. Includes internet links via Usborne Quicklinks to exciting websites to find out more.Chapters in this book include:- On the farm- People and farms- Feeding time- On a ranch- Laying eggs- Milking- Shearing- Pigs and piglets- Lambs and calves- Ducks and geese- Underwater farms- Big birds- Snow and sand- Crocodile farms

What do firefighters learn at fire school? How do they rescue people from all kinds of emergencies? How do they put out forest fires? What do they wear to protect themselves from smoke and flames? This book has all the answers, and more, with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, informative text and links to websites with fun activities and fascinating facts.Chapters in this book include:- Being a firefighter- Fire school- Safe clothes- At the station- Fire engines- Tall platforms- To the rescue- Fighting fires- Forest fires- Sea and air- Accidents- Natural disasters- Odd jobs- Now and then

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.Chapters in this book include:- Truck travel- Trucks and trailers- Truck bodies- Loading up- On the road- Across the sea- Tanker trucks- Dumpers- Fire engines- Heavy loads- Dirty work- Hot and cold- Car transporters- Truck sports

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

Aesop's charming fable retold for beginner readers to tackle with very light support. Ant and Grasshopper can't agree over how to spend the summer. Who will be right when winter comes? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles.