1. Ants

2. Bees & Wasps

3. Bugs

4. Spiders

5. Tadpoles and Frogs

6. Caterpillars and Butterflies

7. How Flowers Grow

8. Trees

9. Rainforest

10. Reptiles

1. Earthquakes & Tsunamis

2. Sun Moon and Stars

3. Living in Space

4. Storms and Hurricanes

5. Volcanoes

6. Astronomy

7. The Solar System

8. Your Body

9. Planet Earth

10. Weather

Where do ants live? What do they eat? How much weight can they carry? Little children can find out the answers to these questions and much more in this simple introduction to the world of ants.

What do bees and wasps eat? What type of nests do they make? How do bees make honey? Find out the answers and lots more in this intriguing introduction to the fascinating world of bees and wasps.

''There are all kinds of different bugs. Some can jump up high. Other bugs have lots of legs.” Bugs is part of an exciting reading series for young children, with lots of pictures and very simple text.

“Spiders have eight legs. Most of them have eight eyes, but some of them can’t see very well.” Learn all about spiders in this great book for children learning to read by themselves.

From egg to frog, find out about the entire life cycle of a frog in this easy-to-read fully illustrated book for young learners ages 4+. It comes complete with weblinks so you can see the process for yourself.

A beautifully illustrated introduction to the life of butterflies and caterpillars, with easy to read text for beginner readers. The life cycle of a butterfly is shown with stunning photographs and illustrations, and there are links to carefully selected websites with videos that show butterflies emerging from their pupae.

How do flowers grow in dry deserts? How do animals help to spread seeds? Which flower smells like rotting meat? Find out in this great book for young readers ages four and up.

Trees 

How do trees use their leaves to make food? Why do they grow flowers and fruit? Which animals live inside a tree trunk and build nests in its branches? How can we help to protect trees? This book has all the answers and much more, along with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with video clips and activities.

Learn all about the rainforest in this fantastic easy-to-read book for children 4+ beginning to strike out on their own. From towering trees to rainforest rivers, this fully-illustrated book also features links to carefully selected websites.

Learn all about the lizard world in this fully-illustrated guide, the latest in the Usborne Beginners series. From scaly skin to tongue tricks, this book for readers beginning to read on their own comes with carefully selected weblinks so you can see them in action.

This is a fantastic addition to the popular Beginners series, providing an informative introduction to the fascinating world of earthquakes for young readers. There are clear explanations of the science behind different types of earthquakes and their effects, including tsunamis and landslides. This title features real-life earthquakes, and describes how people are kept safe and rescued when disaster strikes. Striking colour photographs and step-by-step illustrations engage readers with the subject matter. This title is developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence

What is the Sun made of? How did astronauts get to the Moon and what did they find there? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to space. Includes vivid, full-colour illustrations and photographs on every page, and easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert.

How do astronauts travel into space? Where do they live when they get there? What do they do all day? In this book, you’ll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about living in space. This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert.

How do astronauts travel into space? Where do they live when they get there? What do they do all day? In this book, you’ll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about living in space. This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert.

Did you know that somewhere in the world, a volcano is erupting right now? In this fascinating book, you can read about amazing eruptions and find out about fiery lava rivers, deadly ash clouds, steaming springs and much more.

A straightforward book telling you all a beginner needs to know about the planets, stars, moons, nebulae, galaxies, asteroids and more, through easy-to-read text, full-colour photographs and step-by-step visual explanations. Recommended websites accessed via Usborne Quick links provide further online resources.

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 and more in this colourful information book.

Have you ever wondered what’s inside you? Take a tour around your amazing body and find out what your heart and lungs do, how you see and hear, where food goes and lots more.

What makes planet Earth so special? It’s the only planet to have anything living on it for a start. But it also has fiery volcanoes, magnificent mountains, scorching deserts and icy landscapes. Find out all about it in this fantastic book.

What makes the wind blow? How can rain sometimes be red? Why are tornadoes like vacuum cleaners? You’ll find out the answers and lots more about weird and wonderful weather in this fascinating book. Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.