What makes a helicopter fly? How are helicopters used by emergency services? When were the first helicopters built? Why are they so crucial on the battlefield? In exciting photographs, diagrams, cartoon illustrations & a fold-out diagram of the fierce Apache AH-64A attack helicopter, this fact-packed book reveals the history of helicopters, from civilian to military uses. Perfect for boys & reluctant readers, this colourful title also

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Essential KS1 history from a quality Usborne series Fascinating hardback readers in a collectible box set Perfect for children who are just beginning to read alone Bright colour pictures help children to decode the text Heaps of favourite topics, from Ancient Egypt to castles A perfect support for homework & school project work Titles are: The Stone Age; The Iron Age; Celts; Aztecs; Vikings; Digging Up the Past; Ancient Greeks; Romans; Egyptians & Castles. ...

The past is BIG. So if you’re small, how can you begin to learn about it? No problem! The best-loved Usborne Beginners series is here to help. These quality short fact books open a door into the long-lost past, & build your reading skills as well. As it’s your first look at the past, let’s go back to – well, not exactly the beginning, but the earliest days of humankind. Explore the incredibly distant times of the Stone Age & the Iron Age. Then it’s off to the Americas for a look at one of history’s biggest mysteries: the rise & fall of the Maya! Exciting hardback readers from a best-loved series A great way to start exploring our world’s history Perfect for children who are starting to read alone Bright colour pictures help children decode the text ...

Exciting hardback readers in a collectible box set Simple books that explain the many wonders of nature Perfect for children who are just beginning to read alone Bright colour pictures help children to decode the text A key topic for our age of environmental awareness Contains 10 books: Ants; Bees & Wasps; Bugs; Trees; Tadpoles & Frogs; Spiders; Reptiles; Rainforests; Caterpillars & Butterflies; & How Flowers Grow. ...

Our world is amazing! Don’t just take it for granted – come & take a proper look! This easy-read Usborne series shows you the wonders of our universe from the safe distance of three bright & colourful books. I mean, who wouldn’t want to gasp at a volcano erupting with a force more powerful than a million fireworks displays? (Just don’t stand too close!) & if you think that’s dramatic, it’s nothing to the majestic might of the planets, or the immense flaming ball that is the sun… Exciting hardback readers from a best-loved series A great way to start exploring the majesty of our world Perfect for children who are just beginning to read alone Bright colour pictures help children to decode the text march-british-science-week-18 ...

Fluffy chicks & catkins galore! Colourful seasonal readers themed around essential springtime topics. Spring: it’s a time to learn about life cycles, & sow seeds, & watch fluffy yellow chicks hatching. & if your school is typical, you’ll be exploring lots of these things in class – or even outdoors! So get a head start. These delightful Usborne readers tell you how nature works in spring, using simple words & bright colour artwork. The perfect spring-board into school projects – & you’ll boost your reading skills at the same time! Exciting hardback readers from a best-loved series Key spring topics such as life cycles & plant growth Perfect for children who are just beginning to read alone Bright colour pictures help children to decode the textmarch-british-science-week-18 ...

This simple information book charts the history of Iron Age people & how they lived, including their farming methods, the gods they prayed to & the hill forts where they lived – evidence of which can still be seen today. Full of facts, illustrations & photographs of historical artefacts. ...

Love an unsolved mystery? Then you’ll love this one. What happened to the Maya? They were one of the most powerful ancient civilizations, ruling huge parts of Central America. But here’s the weird bit: then they vanished. Nobody knows what happened to them. All the same, we do know quite a lot about them. For instance: they created complex calendars, built incredibly tall stone temples, & did lots of other mind-blowing things. From their war skills to their arts & theories about where they went, get the full story. It’s stranger than fiction, we promise! Exciting first facts from a bestselling series Explores ancient history in a simple, readable way Colour pictures & photos of Mayan artefacts Perfect non-fiction for beginner solo readers ...

What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions & more in this colourful information book.

Includes:: carefully selected internet-links to exciting websites about the Solar System.

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Learn all about the mighty seafaring warriors of the past in this lavishly illustrated Usborne Beginners book. With short, informative text & vivid full colour illustrations on every page, it offers all the facts about the long-lost Viking civilization in a simple format to inspire developing readers. ...