First Encyclopedias – serie

A bright, lively introduction to our world with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides simple explanations which answer questions such as "Why is night dark?" "How do earthquakes happen?" and "What is under the sea?" Includes QR codes for links to carefully selected fun websites.Chapters in this book include:- Our planet- What's out in space?- On the Moon- Looking at the Earth- Day and night- The seasons- The weather- Storms and winds- Rocks and fossils- Earthquakes- Volcanoes- Following a river- Floods- Mountains- The seashore- Seas and oceans- Under the sea- Under the ground- Caves- In the desert- Grasslands- In the rainforest- Icy world- Rivers of ice- Cities and towns- Useful earth- The web of life- World in danger- World map

A bright, lively introduction to space with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides simple explanations to questions such as "What are stars made of?" "Why does the Moon shine?" and "What do space toilets look like?" Includes internet links to carefully selected fun and informative websites.Chapters in this book include:- Amazing space- The moving sky- Telescopes- Radio telescopes- Trips into space- Astronaut training- A walk in space- Living in space- Dangers and disasters- Satellites and space probes- Into the future- Is anyone out there?- What's in our Solar System?- The Moon- The Sun- Mercury and Venus- Mars- Jupiter and Saturn- Uranus and Neptune- Pluto and beyond- Bits and pieces- The Universe- Distant suns- A star's life- Galaxies- Weird and wonderful- Looking at the night sky- Binoculars and telescopes- Space words

Why do things float? How do magnets work? What is gravity? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-filled book. Simple, easy-to-read text and lively illustrations introduce basic science topics. Also includes fun science activities and exciting recommended websites.Chapters in this book include:- What is science?- What do scientists do- Our Universe- What is the Earth made of?- The seasons- Weather- Living things- Cells- Plants- Animals- Your body- Bones and muscles- What happens to food?- Your brain and senses- Atoms and molecules- Solids, liquids and gases- How materials change- Energy- Forces- Hot and cold- Gravity- Floating- Friction- Magnets- Light and colour- Sound- Electricity- Computers- Science words

How does a whale breathe? How does a snake see in the dark? Why do zebras have stripes? This fascinating book has all the answers and more. Simple, easy-to-read text, detailed illustrations and extraordinary wildlife photography introduce children to the wonders of the animal kingdom. Links to exciting recommended websites make this a fantastic resource for use at home or school.Chapters in this book include- Animal worldMammals- Mammals- What's for dinner?- Night mammals- Hide and seek- Escaping from enemies- Living together- Baby mammals- Sea mammalsBirds- Bird life- Colours- In the air- Bodies and beaks- Nests and chicksReptiles- Reptile life- Snap and grab- Special senses- Reptile defences- Young reptilesAmphibiansCreepy-crawlies- Creepy-crawlies- Baby bugs- Bug food- Colours and tricks- ButterfliesWater life- Living in the sea- Baby fish- Sea hunters- Sea monsters- Coral reefs

How do fish breathe? Is coral a plant? Which sea creatures are poisonous? The answers to these questions and more can be found in this fact-filled book. Simple, easy-to-read text, detailed photos and lively illustrations introduce this fascinating topic. Also includes links to recommended websites to learn more.Chapters in this book include:- Seas and oceans- Underwater life- Who eats who?- Hiding- Coral reefs- Coral reef animals- Living together- Poisonous animals- Sharks- Rays- Whales- Dolphins- Deep sea- On the move- Cold oceans- Waves- Currents- Tides- Coasts- Seashore life- Dangerous seas- Boats and ships- Exploring the depths- Unknown seas- Shipwrecks- Using the oceans- Dirty oceans- Emptying the oceans- Getting warmer- The future of the oceans- Undersea facts and records

A fact-packed, beautifully illustrated, all-round introduction to the human body and how it works. Full of extraordinary photographs, detailed diagrams, stunning scans, X-rays and microscope images of the human body. Engaging text and clear, simple explanations of all the main bodily functions. Includes amazing facts, a glossary of body words, a comprehensive index and internet links to recommended websites at Usborne Quicklinks accessed via QR codes.Chapters in this book include:- Inside your body- Your brain and nerves- Seeing- Hearing- Taste and smell- Touch- Skin- Hair and nails- Bones- Joints- Muscles- Blood- Your heart- Breathing- Your voice- Teeth- What happens to food?- Water in your body- Hormones- Genes- Babies- Growing and changing- Staying healthy- Healthy eating- Germs- Seeing a doctor- Looking inside- Going to a hospital- Body words

An easy-to-read introduction to world history for young children.A bright, lively introduction to world history - from the dinosaurs to the Civil Rights Movement - with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides clear explanations to questions such as "Who lived in the Forbidden City?", "Where did the Vikings come from?" and "What was the Industrial Revolution?"- Includes a comprehensive index, plus QR links to selected websites and videos at Usborne Quicklinks.- An ideal starting point and reference book for any child with questions about history.Chapters in this book include:- Dinosaur world- The first people- The first farmers- The first cities- Ancient Egypt- Celtic warriors- Ancient Greece- Ancient China- Ancient Rome- Viking raiders- African kingdoms- Living in a castle- Living in a village- Inca cities- Aztec life- Italian ideas- Exploring the world- Tudor England- Ming China- Russian rulers- Living in Japan- Living in America- Mogul India- Dutch traders- French finery- The American West- Victorian times- The First World War- The Second World War- The modern world