This inspiring book will unlock children’s ideas for writing stories, poems, comics, blogs, reviews, movie scripts and more. As well as activities for writing compelling story outlines, dialogue and lively characters, there are tips for writing horror stories, romance and thrillers, and even shock journalism....

This collection of stories from all Shakespeare’s plays, with beautiful illustrations and quotations, is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare. Each story includes short details about the main characters, and famous and memorable quotations from the play....

Where in the world would you most like to go? You could join a stampede of wildebeest in the Serengeti, dive to the deepest parts of the ocean, climb soaring mountain peaks in the Himalayas or take a gondola ride along the canals of Venice. This spectacular picture book has it all - taking readers on a fascinating tour of our amazing planet....

Discover some of the most famous paintings in the world, from da Vinci\"s Mona Lisa to Degas\"s Blue Dancers, in this beautifully illustrated information book published in association with the National Gallery, London. With contents and index......

Les Vikings ont compté parmi les guerriers les plus féroces de l\"Histoire. Terrorisant pendant plus de 300 ans les populations installées le long du littoral européen, ils sont connus pour leurs incursions......

Travel back in time and see what people wore long ago, from mighty Egyptian queens and tough Viking farmers to Japanese samurai and American cowboys. Includes over 170 reusable stickers of clothes, armour and accessories to dress the characters, and links to websites to find out more about life long ago....

Dive into the watery world beneath the waves in this beautifully illustrated information book, with over 50 flaps to lift. Explore coasts, coral reefs and mangrove forests, and find out what lives in the deepest, darkest part of the ocean. Includes Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites for more information, too....

This giant book with fold-out pages is filled with the biggest, longest and most powerful trains ever built, from puffing steam engines and diesel locomotives to high-speed electric trains. Children can discover how the first trains worked, step inside a variety of luxury trains and much more. Includes links to video clips of all kinds of trains....

Discover the exciting worlds of secret agents, firefighters, stuntmen and many more brave action heroes in this action-packed sticker book. Dress the heroes in high-tech outfits for a range of challenging situations with over 370 stickers, including......

A colourful information book, packed with brightly illustrated pages describing how the Romans entertained themselves, the fashion trends they followed, why the Roman Empire fell apart and more. A fantastic introduction to the history of Ancient Rome and the Roman people....

Follow the incredible story of the Vikings as they terrorized the coastlines of Europe for over 300 years, from their infamous adventures overseas to the splendid treasures they left behind....

Huge pictures, giant fold-out pages and snippets of fascinating information to engage all machine-mad youngsters. From enormous heavy hauler dump trucks to towering mobile crane trucks, children can discover the biggest and most powerful machines ever......

Among the most feared warriors in history, the Vikings terrorised the coastlines of Europe for over 300 years. This book follows their incredible story, from their adventures overseas to the treasures they left behind. With contents and index pages for easy reference, plus internet links to specially selected websites with more information....

From secret agents and paratroopers to firefighters and lifeguards, see what the everyday action heroes wear to work. There are over 200 stickers to dress brave men and women for tough challenges and extreme environments, from camouflage clothing for paratroopers to a space suit for an astronaut and diving equipment for a cave rescue team....

A lavishly designed sticker book, packed with over 120 stickers of artefacts, artworks and objects from Ancient Rome. An interactive way to find out about life in Roman times, from how the senate worked and the geography of the Roman Empire to how Roman people groomed themselves. Written in conjunction with an expert on the period....