Poems and illustrations from many cultures come together in this colourful celebration of our beautiful and fragile planet, inspiring readers to look after this Earth that is our home.

This volume features renditions of old favourites such as 'The Story of the Three Bears', 'The Three Little Pigs', 'The Magic Swan' and 'The Story of the Fisherman and His Wife' along with some perhaps less well-known titles such as 'The Enchanted Snake' and 'Jack my Hedgehog'.

For little animal lovers who want to know everything. From birds and frogs to sharks and dogs, this book is perfect for the curious little animal lover in your life. Mixing photography and charming illustration, kids will discover important facts about the wonderful world of animals - from what they eat and where they live, to why people are animals too.

Hilda Offen's new collection is a mixture of imaginative, thoughtful and funny poems. Meet the killer caterpillar on the prowl, the robber rabbit who is a criminal all-rounder, the reading dogs - and a troll who is not afraid to speak out about those Billy-Goats Gruff. There are poems about nature and the seasons and a look at our planet from the Moon.

From amorous stink bugs to wise old elephants, this title contains everything you need to know about animals and how and why they communicate. It includes topics such as mating, predation, language, territory, and looks at all the different ways that animals talk, including smell, touch, colour and sound.

A series of differentiated text books on topics that children really want to read about. The lower level text is ideal for emerging readers and the higher level text will suit more able readers. The large, square format encourages sharing, and spectacular photos are featured on every page.

The titles in this series teach young readers how to care responsibly for their chosen pet. However, in a unique spin, each book is written from the point of view of one of the animals themselves, thus also allowing the books to be used to teach perspective.

Bright, bold and beautiful illustrations accompany fascinating facts about these furry flying mammals and their importance to the world we live in. From the way they fly, to how they communicate with each other, how they hunt, and why they sleep upside-down, each of the world's 1,300 types of bat is unique and utterly fascinating. Bats are also incredibly important to the environment. As well as gobbling up pests, and spreading seeds through the forests,...

Welcome to Scotland! In this book, young readers tell you all about what makes their country special, from its capital city, Edinburgh, to the landscape, people, food and things to see and do.

The 'Usborne Beginners' series provides an informative introduction to non-fiction subjects for young readers. Developed with reading experts, each title helps young readers to grow in confidence and to build their reading skills.