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Put your flying skills to the test with this bumper pad of brightly patterned paper planes to fold. Includes 200 tear-out sheets and step-by-step instructions for making seven different types of plane, including coasters, gliders and jets, with customised designs such as rocketing robots, squirming squids, supercharged engines and alien invaders. With tips to improve your flying skills at the back of the book. Hours of interactive fun that the whole family will enjoy.This pad includes designs from 100 Paper Planes to Fold and Fly and 100 More Paper Planes to Fold and Fly.

This scratch activity book is filled with amazing butterflies and inviting patches to scratch, along with colouring, puzzles and interesting facts about the real-life species. Using the wooden scraper provided, scratch off whole patches to reveal hidden details, or scratch lines and patterns to create your own designs.- Every scratch art page has a facing page of butterfly-themed colouring and puzzles.- Easy and relaxing, with satisfying results guaranteed.- Double-ended wooden scraper tool included.

A beautifully illustrated picture atlas with over 350 stickers of plants, animals, places and features to stick on the maps. A brilliantly interactive way to explore the world and find out where different people and animals live. Maps also show country names and capital cities and fascinating facts about each area. Includes a world quiz, and internet links to find out more about people and places.

Packed with brilliantly designed paper planes to make and fly, ranging from fighter planes to space rockets and creepy flying bugs. Features four different models to perfect, each with their own concise instructions on how to best fold and fly them. Printed on special tear-out pages, each of the 100 planes features a unique design. A brilliant present, or great to use as party favours.

100 decorated tear-out sheets to fold into dragon-themed paper gliders, including fearsome fire-breathers, many-headed monsters, scaly sea serpents, a mechanical dragon and lots more. Includes detailed folding instructions for four different types of dragon, from Razorwing to Skyskimmer the glider, in the fold-out front cover of the book. With dragon master challenges to test the dragons' accuracy, distance and endurance.

This informative book is filled with 100 fascinating facts about food, from how to grow a burger in a laboratory to how many bees it takes to fill an orchard with apples. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, plus internet links to specially selected websites for more information.

The puzzles and activities in this book will take you to the furthest corners of the Earth. You'll spot wildlife in the Amazon Rainforest and find a wonderful array of corals in the Great Barrier Reef to colour in. You'll discover the highest mountains on all the world's continents and identify volcanoes around the Pacific Ocean in the Ring of Fire. And when you come to reunite a herd of elephants on the African savanna, you'll learn why these amazing creatures are rather like gardeners.

Meet monsters, ogres and giants - plus a very grumpy troll - from all over the world. Ten entertaining stories include a female Jack climbing the beanstalk, a lonely ogre and a brave little tailor whose adventure begins with some annoying flies and a pot of jam.Chapters in this book include:- Jack and the beanstalk- The magic bird- The one-inch prince- The billy goats Gruff- The brave little tailor- Hop-on-my-thumb- Theseus and the Minotaur- The giant princess- The princess and the ogre- The valley of diamonds

Filled with detailed scenes showing an array of brilliant birds, from flamingos and hummingbirds to kingfishers and macaws. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an array of vivid colours.- All new editions contain a quality, bamboo-handled paintbrush- Ideal for entertainment on-the-go - on road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- A cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne's Magic Painting series, with themes for every interest

Packed with fascinating scenes showing tigers, turtles, penguins, flamingos and other amazing animals in their natural habitats. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an array of glorious colours.- All new editions contain a quality, bamboo-handled paintbrush- Ideal for entertainment on-the-go - on road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- A cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne's Magic Painting series, with themes for every interest

Filled with the capital's icons, from Trafalgar Square to Tower Bridge and pillar boxes to pigeons. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant colours magically appear! A perfect travel companion and a mess-free way to keep children busy. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book. Landmarks included are: Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Horse Guards Parade, Borough Market, the Shard, the Tower of London, St James's Park, Buckingham Palace, the Mall, Chinatown, Shakespeare's Globe, Kew Gardens, Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, Piccadilly Circus, the London Eye, County Hall and Westminster Bridge.- All new editions contain a quality, bamboo-handled paintbrush- Ideal for entertainment on-the-go - on road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- A cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne's Magic Painting series, with themes for every interest

Immerse yourself in a world of lush, dripping foliage and rarely-glimpsed wildlife. Watch out for lemurs and anacondas, ocelots and hummingbirds. If you look really closely you might even spot some tiny sloth moths fluttering around their host sloth, or the 'blue jeans' colourway of the poison-dart frog - which gives the frog the appearance it has denim legwear! Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant colours magically appear. A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.- All new editions contain a quality, bamboo-handled paintbrush- Ideal for entertainment on-the-go - on road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- A cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne's Magic Painting series, with themes for every interest

Packed with action scenes of T. Rexes hunting, eating, nesting and sleeping among primeval forests, scalding deserts and erupting volcanoes. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant colours magically appear! A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.- All new editions contain a quality, bamboo-handled paintbrush- Ideal for entertainment on-the-go - on road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- A cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne's Magic Painting series, with themes for every interest

Filled with images showing different aspects of the Diwali festival of lights, from families enjoying sparklers and gifts to scenes of Diwali sweets and temple offerings, rangoli patterns and diya lamps. Just brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an uplifting array of vivid colours. A mess-free way to keep children busy. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.- All new editions contain a quality, bamboo-handled paintbrush- Ideal for entertainment on-the-go - on road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- A cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne's Magic Painting series, with themes for every interest

Packed with action scenes of different types of sharks hunting, leaping and cruising among coral reefs, kelp forests and open oceans. Spot baby sharks emerging from their eggs, and a small and sneaky epaulette shark creeping up a beach! Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant paints magically appear. A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.- All new editions contain a quality, bamboo-handled paintbrush- Ideal for entertainment on-the-go - on road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- A cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne's Magic Painting series, with themes for every interest

Eight spooky stories to bring you out in goosebumps. A haunted castle, a spooky diary, a creepy treehouse and a ghostly mummy are all waiting to send shivers down your spine. Curl up in your favourite spot and begin. Just remember: things are not always what they seem...Chapters of this book include:- The Phantom Journal- The Treehouse- The Mysterious Hand- No Such Thing as Ghosts...- The Half-Wax Man- The Deadly Diamonds- Whistle and I'll Come to You- The Suspicious Sister

Packed with dynamic action scenes of planes and helicopters of all shapes, styles and sizes, from seaplanes and tiltrotors to rescue helicopters, cargo planes and passenger airliners. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant hues magically appear! A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.- All new editions contain a quality, bamboo-handled paintbrush- Ideal for entertainment on-the-go - on road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- A cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne's Magic Painting series, with themes for every interest

Join a diverse cast of superheroes battling to save the world - whether they're big, small, cool, hot, swift, strong or wise. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant hues magically appear. A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.- All new editions contain a quality, bamboo-handled paintbrush- Ideal for entertainment on-the-go - on road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- A cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne's Magic Painting series, with themes for every interest

Packed with dynamic action scenes of trains from around the world, from steam trains and diesels to high-speed trains and even super-speedy maglevs. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant hues magically appear! A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.- All new editions contain a quality, bamboo-handled paintbrush- Ideal for entertainment on-the-go - on road trips, holidays, restaurants or rainy days- A cosy, mindful and calming activity - Discover more in Usborne's Magic Painting series, with themes for every interest

A clear and simple guide to growing up, and the changes you can expect during puberty.With cartoony artwork and diagrams, this book explains puberty in a simple, clear and friendly way. Designed to help reassure readers that what they're going through is normal, whether that's coping with a changing body, mood swings, new emotions and even questions about their sexuality and identity.The writing and art style, and the level of detail given in each topic, has been tailored to be suitable for kids aged 11 and up, who have just begun their journey into puberty - or are likely to start soon.Topics covered include: growing taller, getting hairier, bras, periods, shaving, all about vaginas, vulvas and penises, sex, sexuality, love, relationships, friendships, hormones, looking after yourself, staying safe and keeping healthy - written in consultation with experts in sex education and gender studies, alongside medical doctors.

Get ready to hold your nose...Here are eight stupendously whiffy, oozy an rip-roaring traditional tales, retold with extra stink and slime in this smelly yet surprisingly charming collection.Perfect for independent readers or for sharing at story time, these tales will spark a smile at any age. Packed with colourful illustrations, jokes and speech bubbles to appeal to even the most reluctant reader.From dragon dung and stinky socks to a legendary fart from 'The 1001 Nights', discover fairy tales you wish you'd always known and old favourites in a new, much funnier, light.

This scratch activity book is packed with dinosaurs and prehistoric beasts, all with inviting patches to scratch. Scratch off whole patches to reveal hidden details, or make lines and patterns to create your own designs. Every scratch-able page is accompanied by a page of dinosaur-themed colouring and picture puzzles for even more activity fun. Easy and relaxing, with satisfying results guaranteed.

Watch out - things are going BUMP in the night.This collection of fun and funny stories includes all sorts of creepy beings to make you jump from your seat - mysterious figures appearing in photos, shadowy spirits rising from the sea, ancient ghosts haunting museums, and menacing beings that FEED on lost souls. This is a creepy but surprisingly funny story collection.- Perfect for independent readers or for sharing one spooky story at a time, these tales will spark a smile at any age. - Packed with lively colour illustrations, jokes and speech bubbles to appeal to even the most reluctant reader.