Handbooks – serie

The essential survival guide for novice soldiers about how to stay alive in the Roman Army. Reveals all the gruesome truths of life in the Roman army, including what soldiers ate, what they wore and how they lived. Witty illustrations complement the informative text, creating a friendly and accessible introduction to Roman history to use at home and in school.

Everything a good spy needs to know about secret codes, disguises, shadowing and observation skills. This essential guide to spying is packed with useful skills and tips, such as shaking off a trail, scrambling secret messages and creating amazing disguises. Spies in training can use the activity pages to create camouflage headbands, decode messages and spot enemy spies in crowds of people. A brand new edition of a much-loved Usborne classic, sure to entertain and delight a brand new generation of spies.

A funny and fascinating how-to guide for budding astronauts, providing a crash course on what it takes to travel into space. Answers all the big questions about space travel, from "How do rockets work?" and "What do astronauts do all day?" to "How do you go to the toilet on a spaceship?" Explores the technology that astronauts use, from space suits to Soyuz spacecraft, and scientific experiments on the International Space Station, and includes internet links to recommended websites to find out more. With a personal message by the British European Space Agency astronaut, Tim Peake, who spent six months on the International Space Station in 2016, and exclusive insights from the UK Space Agency and ESA who have provided expert advice on this book.

This fantastic handbook contains a mix of step-by-step instructions and comic strips to explain all the tricks spies use. Budding spies will learn how to make and break secret codes, how to trail enemy spies and how to become masters of disguise. There are all sorts of puzzles for readers to solve, from finding the best place to leave a message in secret to tricky tests of their powers of observation.The characters and situations in the book are all made-up, and appropriate for kids aged 8 and up to read about and enjoy. What's more, the tips and tricks are all safe to use in and around the home. But, please note, these tricks are all GENUINE spy skills, as used by ACTUAL SPIES. Even in these days of high-tech, they are still must-know techniques for anyone who dreams of becoming a secret agent when they grow up.

It's back! Usborne's much-loved handbook that teaches YOU how to be a detective. Follow Detectives Diss and Datt and their team as they investigate all sorts of nefarious criminals and wrong-doers.A mix of step-by-step instructions and comic strips explains all the tricks detectives use to find clues at a crime scene, uncover evidence, follow a trail, interview suspects and witnesses, see through disguises and lies. Each example also features a story to show how the detectives use these skills, and there are all sorts of puzzles that readers can solve to see if they can identify crooks, spot strange goings on, and make sense of different clues.The characters and situations in the book are all made-up, and appropriate for kids age 8 and up to read about and enjoy. The tips and tricks are all safe to use in and around the home. But, do note, these tricks are all GENUINE detective skills, that would help any budding detective who might dream of becoming a crime-solving sleuth when they grow up.

Winner at the 2011 International Latino Book Awards. ARRR! Jump aboard and discover everything you ever wanted to know about the crazy world of pirates in a fun-packed book full of illustrations and humor.Ahoy, Me Hearties! Do you want to sail the seven seas and meet pirates from all over the world? Join our crew and experience what it feels like to be a true pirate. First, you must swear our oath of allegiance and honor:The sea is your life,The ship is your home.Prepare yourself to become a true pirate and live a trip full of adventure and danger. Skulls, hooks, peg legs, a patch over one eye… Are you sure you have it in you to be a true pirate?Anchors aweigh, young pirates! Blimey! This map surely leads to a secret treasure… Grab your spyglass and discover where the booty is!Children who love silly adventures will be drawn into this comical handbook with fun interactive games and bright, colorful illustrations.