Romeo and Juliet are in love... but their families are bitter enemies. Set in medieval Vienna, a place of sword fights, secrets and magic potions, their tragic love story plays out to a desperate end. This simple retelling is a brilliant introduction to the work of William Shakespeare for young readers growing in confidence and ability. Includes a guide to the characters and links to recommended websites for children to find out more about Shakespeare and the play."Crack reading and...

Christmas customs, festive food, present-giving, songs and traditional stories from around the world with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading alone. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton."Irresistible for children learning to read'" - Child Education Plus

This is no ordinary boring math book. Young readers will love this incredible compendium of mind-blowing facts, experiments and fun, interactive activities.Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this inspiring book promotes STEM learning with a twist and is ideal for children having trouble learning math. Readers can rediscover subjects such as geometry, statistics, and measurement in a completely new light, learning time-saving tips and tricks fo...

Written in British English, In Secrets of Light, you will find out where light comes from, why rainbows occur, and how cameras work.

In Secrets of Light, you will find out where light comes from, why rainbows occur, and how cameras work.

A funny, fresh comic-strip look at the amazing (and very long!) history of planet Earth for kidsTake a whirlwind comic strip trip through 4.5 billion fascinating years of planet Earth's history, discovering what happened to the dinosaurs, how the mammals took over Earth, early humans, the first civilisations, the dawn of technology and much, MUCH more. Perfect for kids aged 9 and up.Each book works as a timeline, combining information spreads with comic str...

A funny, fresh comic-strip look at the incredible history of life on EarthTake a whirlwind comic strip trip through 4.5 billion fascinating years of evolution, discovering how life on Earth began and how it diversified, the weird and wonderful first animals, the age of the dinosaurs, the first humans and much, much more.A Comic Strip History of Evolution works as a timeline, combining information spreads with comic strip stories, and is sup...

All is calm at Super-league HQ ... until the Ignoramus Blob is released from the sky, seeking out to destroy human intelligence and expand across the globe. Join Einstein, Darwin, Curie, Hypatia, Shen Kuo and more in this exciting graphic novel adventure that sees them battle the invasion to keep humankind's memory alive and well, using their very special collection of superpowers.First in a funny and engaging graphic novel series that teaches the reader about real scientists and t...

This ingenious book will show young readers just how much FUN maths can be! Strap in for an amazing roller-coaster ride through a world of mathematical games.Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this inspiring book promotes maths learning with a twist. Inside you will find intense pen-and-paper puzzles, thrilling two-player games and exciting experiments using ordinary household objects. Young readers can rediscover subjects such as geometry, st...

Get lost in the diverse and beautiful world of plants and fungi - with more to explore than you ever imagined!A Whole World of Plants and Fungi presents the stunning breadth of plant and fungus varieties that fill the Earth. What is the difference between a plant and a fungus? What exactly is the purpose of a pine cone? Which plants can survive in the driest deserts, and which prefer the hot, humid tropics? This book has the answers and so many mo...

How feeding the world - and food inequality - are impacting our planetWe all need to eat food to stay alive. In many parts of the world, there's plenty of food available and some even gets wasted. But in other places, people can struggle to find the food they need. Three billion people, or 40 percent of the world's population, currently don't have a reliable supply of healthy food.HUNGRY PLANET looks at how feeding the world - and food inequality - a...

This fun-packed science book is sure to get a reaction!Young readers will love this awesome collection of science games - including incredible optical illusions, cool experiments, sneaky hacks, hilarious pranks, and awesome magic - using objects from around the home.Written by award-winning science writer Anna Claybourne, this brain-boosting book uses principles from biology, chemistry and physics and supports STEM learning with a fun twist....