10 minutes is all you need a day to develop the skills for better mental health. Covering low mood, anxiety and worry, self-esteem and more, the bitesize information, exercises and video and audio clips in this book will help you to plan and carry out changes in your day-to-day life. Survive and thrive with CBT and mindfulness.

A beautifully illustrated book celebrating the achievements of 100 inspirational characters who made a new life in Britain. From T. S. Eliot to Malala, Mo Farah to Jimi Hendrix. Each individual has a biography and colour illustration. Like Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.

This informative book is filled with 100 fascinating facts about food, from how to grow a burger in a laboratory to how many bees it takes to fill an orchard with apples. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, plus internet links to specially selected websites for more information.

Science is a huge topic, but this friendly book breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about this fascinating subject. Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, 'infographics' style, with snippets of information about all aspects of science from particle physics to genes and DNA.

A fun and informative book packed with 100 fascinating things to know about space, from how to escape a black hole to why astronauts learn wilderness survival skills. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, and internet links to specially selected websites for more information.

Did you know you cry two types of tears? And up to 30 trillion red blood cells pass through your heart in a minute? With colourful, infographic-style illustrations this book is packed with surprising facts and useful information on exactly 100 topics about the human body. A useful reference book for home, school and general knowledge quizzes.

Gorgeous canines of every shape, size and colour bound through this book - all 101 of them!

Lets you make science fun with 101 step-by-step science experiments for kids that are safe and easy to do at home. This book helps you find out how to use everyday objects to discover the principles of science.

321 surprising facts about flora and fauna, language, famous people, our planet earth and much more.

Explore science in a fun new way, with a different activity or experiment for every day of the year. Hands-on science to fascinate children, with often surprising results. Will inspire the scientists of the future. Further resources are available online via the Usborne Quicklinks website.

From the tough to spell to the downright funny, these are the 365 words all kids should know!

This handy book contains 50 stimulating activities - make your own foaming monsters, hanging crystals, kaleidoscopes and more. A fresh approach to the practical world of science, combining creative craft activities with the basics of physics, chemistry and biology. These are accompanied by illustrated, step-by-step instructions for each activity.

A dinosaur for every day of the year!

Pip the little monster can get very nervous and often lacks the confidence to try new things. With the help of their brother and monster friends, Pip learns all about what confidence is and how to find it. Follow Pip as they set achievable goals, learn from mistakes and celebrate differences.

Pickle the little monster is moving house and starting school, and it's giving them a yucky feeling in their tummy. Follow along on a fun adventure as Pickle learns all sorts of ways to be mindful, from monster hugs to cloud watching. Discover how thinking about how you feel from head to toe and focusing on being present can make you go "Ahhh".

Spooking Day is coming soon and Fluff the little monster is a bit worried that they're not as good as their friends at being ghastly and saying "Boo!". Follow along on a fun adventure as Fluff learns that everyone starts as a beginner, but with little steps you can learn to feel more confident about new challenges and become totally ROARSOME!

Ideal for project work and independent reading, this authoritative, visually led title makes the Middle Ages vivid, accessible and memorable for today's readers.

Join brilliant young naturalist Dara McAnulty - winner of the Wainwright Prize for his book Diary of a Young Naturalist and author of Wild Child and A Wild Child's Book of Birds - on a journey through nature at night.

Packed with detailed cutaways and clear explanations, A World War Two Submarine reveals how diesel-electric boats were designed, built and fought - and what it felt like to live inside them. A final chronology, facts, glossary and index consolidate learning and support curriculum work on the Second World War and technology.

A story of the power of curiosity in the hands of a child on a mission to use science to understand her world

Get to know some of your favourite heroes and celebrities on FIRST NAMES terms! These are fun, lively and highly illustrated biographies that introduce you to some truly amazing individuals, who lived truly incredible lives.

Pictura is a stunning range of black-and-white artworks to collect and colour, for ages 9 to 90. This scene of dinosaurs playing and making mischief is begging to be coloured in! Why not create a purple T-rex, a pink Stegosaurus and an orange Diplodocus? Humorous drawings by picture book artist Adam Stower bring this popular subject to life.

Packed with Q&As, evidence-based information and real-life stories, Adultish is the ultimate guide to taking-on adulthood with confidence and body positivity. Empowering Gen Z with knowledge on everything from social media and self-image to nutrition and mental health, this book promotes self-acceptance for life.

Africana is a beautiful illustrated and fact-filled encyclopedia which takes young readers on a journey around the brilliantly diverse continent.

Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Alan Turing tells the inspiring story of the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.

Featuring discoveries of ancient Greece to Einstein via Galileo and Newton, this book takes you on a journey through time, space and beyond and find out about the physical forces that make our world.

New edition of a ground-breaking poetry anthology (Inside Out) in which 21 poets each discuss one of their poems and how they came to write it.

A graphically stunning, first-ever volume of nautical codes for children

A mind-blowing children's non-fiction book by award-winning scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock (MBE).

Awe-inspiring encyclopaedic reference celebrating the diverse history, cultures, religions, lifestyles and landscapes of the epic continent of Asia.

Amazing Evolution explores what evolution is, how it works and who discovered its secrets. It shows the journey of life, from early life forms, to colossal dinosaurs right up to us, clever humans, and even looks at where evolution might be headed in the future.

Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Amelia Earhart tells the inspiring story of the great American aviator.

Another addition to our hot new series of illustrated biographies for children - get on first name terms with the greatest people in history and living today.

An Atlas of Lost Kingdoms takes young explorers on a quest to discover legendary lost worlds from a variety of different cultures spanning the globe.

A sceptical enquiry into urban legends, from Atlantis to the hollow Earth conspiracy, and everything in between.

The young film fan's comprehensive guide to Studio Ghibli: everything about their movies, the people who create them, and the impact that Ghibli World has left on our planet.

Gives a unique perspective on history by looking at the jobs of a range of people, rich and poor, skilled and unskilled, in each period.

Learn how animals have evolved, see inside the dissection laboratory and discover the great variety of habitats on Earth. With stunning illustrations by Katie Scott, you can explore the animal kingdom in all its glory.

Informative, imaginative and artistic activities for young naturalists everywhere.

Teaches kids everything they would want to know about the animal kingdom. With key curriculum information, this book is packed with fun quizzes and images of all their favourite creatures, from mammals to reptiles. It helps them discover what makes up a bird and how animals use camouflage to hide, to which animal spends the longest time in bed.

A fun and accessible first cookbook - a great way to get young children involved in the kitchen.

Anne Frank was an ordinary girl living in extraordinary times. Forced to go into hiding to escape the Nazis' persecution of Jews in World War II, Anne kept a diary that would become one of the most famous books in the world.

Pictura is a stunning range of black-and-white artworks to collect and colour, presented as eight panels of concertina card.

Trailblazers Who Dared to be Different. The awe-inspiring stories of 50 women from all around the world.

"The Archaeologist's Handbook" takes a look at the role of archaeologists from the discovery of an artefact or archaeological site to the identification, dating, preservation, restoration and understanding of what has been found.

Tiny prefers not to tell other children whether they are a boy or girl. Tiny also loves to play fancy dress, sometimes as a fairy and sometimes as a knight in shining armour. Tiny's family don't seem to mind but when they start a new school some of their new classmates struggle to understand.

UK edition. A perfect introduction to art for children everywhere.

Presents a range of activities and games organised into seven sections of Drawing, Colour, Shapes, Paint, Paper, Printing and Pattern. In this title, each section is not only a great opportunity to play, but also helps to shape and form artistic ability and confidence. It helps you discover the joys of making your own marbled paper.

*** The puzzle book of 2018 ***Have you got what it takes to be an astronaut?Part puzzle book, part guide, The Astronaut Selection Test Book: Do You Have What it Takes? The book comprises 100 real astronaut tests and training exercises for readers to try at home, and outlines the full ESA selection process for the first time.

Explores the solar system and beyond and the science and technology astronomers use to discover its secrets. This book covers subjects such as telescopes and technology, the origins of the universe, the solar system, the history of space exploration and black holes.

America's most celebrated astrophysicist invites young readers to explore the mysteries of the universe.

The team behind the #1 bestselling "Atlas Obscura" presents a kid's illustrated guide to more than 150 of the world's most mesmerizing and mysterious wonders, both natural and manmade, in 47 countries and on every continent. Full color.

Matt Sewell returns with a sumptuous celebration of the most amazing migrating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects and even plants who battle through Earth's toughest conditions to make extreme journeys. Gorgeously illustrated in Matt's signature watercolours and described with wit and charm, animal lovers will treasure this amazing atlas.

Mark Lowery is far too funny - Jonathan Meres, author of THE WORLD OF NORMRoman endures a royal visit and a school fashion show - in a jumper knitted by his Grandma . When the jumper causes a swan attack and a biker to swerve off the road, can Roman keep his whole life from unravelling?

When a world war comes to Myanmar (Burma), one special elephant becomes a hero. As people are forced to leave their home in the Burmese jungle, Bandoola, his keeper Po Toke and war veteran James Howard Williams (Aka Elephant Bill), undertake a journey that will test their courage, taking trust, understanding and bravery to the very limit.

An activity book for young people who care about others.

A beautiful anthology of poems about sustainability and the positive efforts being made to protect the planet.

Take an incredible voyage on the Beagle with Charles Darwin - an expedition that will shape scientific discovery forever! Step aboard the Beagle with Charles Darwin and witness his voyage of discovery from meeting Captain Fitzroy to his modest return nearly five years later.

The must-have survival guide for all young explorers from chief scout, adventurer, writer and televsion presenter, Bear Grylls. Embark on an amazing adventure with Bear Grylls as you learn the survival skills to stay safe in the wild and be able to cope in all situations.

Queen of Teen nominee, acclaimed YA author and former PSHCE teacher James Dawson expertly guides boys through puberty - from surviving the social scene to learning about sex, how to pull, dealing with spotty faces and everything in between.

Three gifted poets team up with a collection of poems dealing with worries and anxieties and find ways to develop empathy and mindfulness

True life stories of the most amazing people EVER! Get to know Beyonce on First Name terms.

The first book of art for pre-school children by Herve Tullet.

Open up the huge fold-out pages of this vividly illustrated book to discover the remarkable ways the human body works. Explore a giant skeleton, learn how your heart pumps blood, find out what's inside your head and see what happens to the food you eat. A fun and engaging introduction to a UK National Curriculum subject.

A fabulous, sticker-romp through the world of dinosaurs, with a surprising amount of information. Includes hundreds of bright, colourful stickers to fill lots of prehistoric scenes. Perfect for practising essential skills including manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Planet Earth. Four elements. One incredible story. We take kids on a rollercoaster ride through history, geography and science to show how four elements - earth, fire, air and water - created the world and everything that exists today. Amazing facts, photography and illustrations bring our planet and its past to life in an exciting, engaging way.

This title is part of the "New Spotter's Guides" series offering enthusiasts, keen to discover the many fascinating aspects of the natural world, a pocket-sized field guide. Each title contains spotters' score cards, glossaries, maps, reference materials and illustrations of 100-200 species.

This vibrantly-illustrated picture book tells the story of ten inspirational Black-Irish icons, from sports heroes to singers and influencers. Includes a foreword by actress Ruth Negga.

A timely book that introduces young readers to the work of twenty-six contemporary Black artists from Africa and of the African diaspora.

Uncle Albert and his intrepid niece Gedanken make some astonishing discoveries when they set out on their next mission: to investigate the universe...

A beautiful celebration of the joy and magic of reading from award-winning children's author Piers Torday and illustrator Tim Smart.

This unique, fun and informative introduction to the publishing world shows young readers how a book makes its journey from the writer's notebook to the reader's hands.

Following the incredible Botanicum, Katie Scott returns with a companion activity book. Bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles, this book offers hours of entertainment to artists and nature lovers. Beautiful and inspiring, the myriad activities in this book challenge the reader to discover something new and use their imagination to draw , decorate and design on every pull-out page.

This large-format poster book lets you decorate your walls with images from Katie Scott's Botanicum. Featuring plantlife of all kinds, from right around the world, it's a stunning celebration of all things botanical.

An introduction to Picasso. It tells the true story of Antony Penrose, son of the photographer Lee Miller and the painter and writer Roland Penrose and his childhood friendship with the great artist. It features some sixty-five illustrations, including Picasso's most appealing artworks, as well as archive photography by Lee Miller.

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURED DIRECTED BY AND STARRING CHIWETEL EJIOFOR - AVAILABLE ON NETFLIX

Archie was a wonder dog in all our eyes. Nearly a year ago he had got run over. They found his foot in the street but the rest of him ran off. Mr Purnell mourned for a while; Mrs Purnell offered to beat the motorcyclist up or at least wreck his bike. Then, lo and behold, a fortnight later back came Archie. Coronation year, 1953.

A fantastic follow-up to Brain Games for Clever Kids, this book is brimming with logic, reasoning and problem-solving puzzles designed to help kids make the most of their grey matter.

Discover how to train your brain and become the best you can be in this empowering and inclusive guide by the nation's favourite doctor, Dr Ranj.

Seven classic Shakespeare plays presented in an accessible comic strip format.

Without quantum physics, your breakfast - and so many other things we take for granted - wouldn't be possible... international bestselling author and physicist Chad Orzel shows us why

A fascinating must-read book for children aged 8+ about the history of the Black people of Britain

Fully updated edition of Britannica's landmark children's encyclopedia, with up-to-the-minute facts, figures and images, featuring everything from supernovas to Taylor Swift, and from ancient Egypt to artificial intelligence.

The definitive and stunningly illustrated question and answer book from Britannica, with answers to more than 100 questions that kids really want to know.

A groundbreaking new encyclopedia from Britannica, where the pictures do the talking!

Paul Farrell's stackable cards are fun for all the family Turrets, ramparts, windows, walls, roofs and more - create your own medieval masterpiece. Each pack contains 64 cards (105 x 69 mm) of a variety of graphic designs. Clever paper engineering allows you to slot the cards together, building up and out in whichever way you like!

Build 3 wind-up robots that walk, wobble and wave!

This book combines fact-filled spreads with an interactive building element. Then, using a pegboard and over 50 pre-cut parts, budding young engineers can create mini models of these real machines - from bulldozers and dump trucks to cranes and road rollers.

Brimming with illustrations and information, this coast-to-coast journey through time and across continents introduces young readers to the historical and cultural importance of the world's seashores.

Follows a child's hilarious, wildly inventive train of thought as he decides to make a clone of himself - and starts to ponder what makes him.

Written by a founder member of Extinction Rebellion Youth London, this is no greenwashing book - it's an important call to action. A manifesto for how young people can help to save the planet by questioning everything about modern life and acting upon their conclusions.

Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Charles Darwin tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned naturalist.

Presents a new approach to promoting chess in primary schools which, by introducing the concepts through a series of mini games, will enable all children to better understand and enjoy chess.

An outdoor adventure trip is one thing, but can Roman Garstang survive a chicken nugget-only diet? Roman Garstang is all set for his class trip to Farm View outdoor survival centre. Mum has prescribed a strict chicken nugget-only diet (Seriously?!) It's time to put his new survival skills to the test .

Young people living with dire situations tell their heart-warming stories in their own words. This is combined with facts, timelines, statistics and reports by governments and aid agencies. This story tells the life of Pramod. Curriculum Links: PHSE & Citizenships KS2/KS3 Geography KS3.

Soar through the night sky with this beautifully illustrated atlas of the stars. Explore constellations and find out about the bright stars that form them, in this beautifully illustrated book for children.

A beautiful book to cherish forever, this is an uplifting introduction to the colours of planet Earth and the spectacular treasures of nature

An introduction to the human body and how it works. It explores from allergies and brain waves to x-rays and zits. It allows readers to look at scans of the inside the human body, take a 3-D tour of the brain, make an edible model of a DNA molecule, and more.

Features photographs that reveal the secrets of the micro world, from algae to atoms, dust to DNA and flies' eyes to flu viruses. This title offers practical information on buying and taking care of microscopes, and over 20 step-by-step projects for use with your own microscope.

Edward Lear was the greatest nonsensicalist of all time. This complete edition of Lear's nonsense verse - including the limericks, longer verses, alphabets and his own illustrations - is lovingly restored and beautifully presented, for adults and children to enjoy together.

Inside this mega-jam-packed book are fact-tastic engineering timelines, drawing tips, information and experiments! From biographies of key engineers to learning about chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical and biomedical engineering.

This stunt-stuffed book is for kids and grown-ups who love to experiment with peculiar physics, mind-boggling biology, crazy chemistry and want to learn more fascinating factoids than you can shake a Bunsen burner at.

In the visual arts of fifteenth to the early nineteenth centuries in Europe, animals were understood in relation to the human world, whether as animals of the farm, estate or household, beasts of burden or as diversions in menageries and travelling shows. This book explores perceptions of natural world as seen through eyes of imaginative artists.

Take a trip into the future of medicine. Dr Cross explains everything from genetic modification, eco-health and virtual reality medicine, to remote surgery by robot and personalised medicine.

Filled with information about firefighters and Scarry's sense of fun, this book will delight young readers everywhere.

A day in the life of everything you can imagine - from an eyeball, a bogey, a heart and a burp, to a porcupine, a flamingo, a jellyfish, a rainbow, and, of course, a poo.

The third of four comic-style books providing an introduction to the beginning of time. Cartoon illustrations accompany the text to retell the story of the Big Bang, evolution, dinosaurs and the beginning of mankind. Events are explained in simple terms with statistics and timelines included.

Pictura is a stunning range of black-and-white artworks to collect and colour, for ages 9 to 90. In Fairytale Land, scenes from all your favourite fairy tales - including Sleeping Beauty, Jack and the Beanstalk and Beauty and the Beast - are blended seamlessly together in this beautiful panorama from Debra McFarlane.

Did dinosaurs have any hair? What did a dinosaur's nest look like? How do we know what colour they were? This book answers questions such as these and provides information about the fossilised clues they left behind, and about the experts whose job it is to study them.

Presents the extraordinary world of dinosaurs. This title includes dinosaur facts, index, glossary, timeline and internet links to carefully selected websites. It is part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Teaches kids everything they would want to know about the prehistoric world. With key curriculum information, this title is packed with quizzes, fun facts and images of all their favourite dinosaurs. It helps them discover how fossils are formed, find out which was the biggest dinosaur, and what was the size of a cat.

This exciting new book from Professor of Physics Veronica Sanz and award-winning illustrator Eduard Altarriba introduces children aged 8 to 12 to the world of energy.

Enter the world of Jack Skellington in this official Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas colouring book. Colour your way through Halloween Town and bring all your favourite characters to life, including The Pumpkin King, Sally, The Mayor and Dr. Finkelstein.

The ultimate guide to animal flatulence: the perfect gift for anyone who has ever farted.

Why do zebras have stripes? Why do we close our eyes when we sneeze? Why are farts flammable? Why do we have recessions when we can just print more money? With over 300 real questions from primary school aged children, this book offers bite-sized answers from world class experts - digestible in under 60 seconds.

Designed as a companion for enthusiasts who are keen to discover more about the world of dogs, this guide features colour illustrations of over 100 different species which have been reproduced from original artwork.

Chernobyl 1986. Those left behind must fight to survive.

A round-the-solar-system reference book written by renowned space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock.

Includes short and accessible facts about each artist's life and works that are followed by creative projects that Marion has devised based on the artist's particular techniques.

Find out how unique Planet Earth really is in this eye-catching book of comparisons.

Egyptology is Emily Sands' lavish 1926 scrapbook journal of a lost expedition. Full of novelties and recreations, such as a piece of mummy cloth, a booklet on hieroglyphs and a working board game , the book brims with beautiful art and fascinating facts about Ancient Egypt, and a has a final magnificent novelty in the back case.

A brilliantly accessible, fantastically funny biography in the First Names series all about Emmeline Pankhurst. A strong and inspiring woman who led the suffragette movement which gave British women the vote one hundred years ago! Get to know Emmeline on FIRST NAME terms!

A brilliantly original and creative sticker activity book from master storyteller Marcia Williams, celebrating Mr William Shakespeare and five of his best-loved plays.

An introduction to physical geography including information on the climate, volcanoes, erosion, the weather, ecosystems and humans. It is illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams that can capture the imagination of young readers. It also comes with internet links to recommended websites with maps, quizzes, games and homework information.

Meet 46 engineers who are changing our world. Find out what makes them tick and how they create awe-inspiring technologies to improve our lives.

Literally the book of the year, this incredible compendium gives you fun and fantastic facts for every date on the calendar.

Popular science in an accessible language that can be enjoyed by anyone. Is nothing faster than the speed of light? Was Sputnik the first object in space? Have your myths busted! Written by scientifically trained Londonist journalist Matt Brown. Part of the Everything You Know is Wrong series.

Fact-packed topic books for primary school children Brave soldiers, important battles, life on the Home Front! It's time to learn everything about the Second World War.

Discover the story of life on Earth and how it came to be, with real-life scientists Sarah Darwin and Eva Maria Sadowski.

Science meets design in this comprehensive introduction to the chemical elements that make up our universe

Explore the world with these fascinating, high interest reads.