Best Selling Books by JANE BINGHAM

There are more than 4,000 people, animals and objects hiding inside this book. Can you spot them all? These puzzles will take you all the way around the world and back in time to meet fierce dinosaurs and explore amazing castles. As well as providing hours of fun, the Big Book of Picture Puzzles is packed with fascinating facts and there are answers at the back for anyone who gets really stuck.

Short biographies of 15 sports men and women from the 20th century.

Jane Bingham looks at climate, famous places, plants and people to be found in the countries of Europe.

A collection of beautifully illustrated myths from different parts of the world

This photographic book gives you an overview of World War Two. From how the war began to how it spread worldwide, the new technology that was used in war for the first time, how women''s roles changed in society because of the war, what life was like on the home front, and how the war was recorded in pictures, diaries, poems and stories. You can learn about key figures, such as Winston Churchill, and events, such as The Holocaust. You can also read a diary entry from the Blitz and learn how to create your own secret code.

Written for students working at Key Stage 3, the titles that make up the ''World Art and Culture'' series explore the fine arts, the decorative arts and design through the ages and in different cultures throughout the world. This volume considers Indian culture.

This series looks at how ancient civilizations have impacted our society today. By looking at each civilization through themes such as technology, art, and architecture, and linking it with student''s modern day experiences through comparisons, readers will develop a more detailed understanding of each civilization.

Aimed at readers aged 8 and over, this is one of a series of titles dealing with social issues that can affect children, their families and their friends.

This title provides an introduction to the daily lives of men, women and children in Anglo-Saxon times for primary school children.

Travel back to the time of the Vikings! Where did they come from and where did they settle? What beliefs and traditions did they bring with them? How do we know about the Vikings? Explore this ancient civilisation to understand how prehistoric people have influenced the way we live today. Discover the artefacts that give evidence of they way of life.

''Extraordinary Lives'' offers biographies of key figures in history for 8-10 year olds.

Learn all about the mighty Romans with this brilliant photographic book. From the rise of Rome and the growth of the Roman Empire to the great emperors, such as Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. We look at the powerful Roman army and how the civilization spread across Europe. Find out how we know about the Romans today, from the amazing buildings that are still standing to the discovery of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Then take a look at Roman gods and godesses, and the entertainments, food, artists, musicians and medicines of the time. Read about the games that took place in great amphitheatres, such as the grand Colosseum, the gladiator fights and exciting chariot races. Then, learn about home and family life of people in ancient Rome. You can even read about a day in the life of a Roman child, and design and make your own mosaic with our brilliant activity page. Discover amazing facts about the Roman civilization!

Uniforms and Work clothes are a part of everyday attire for people in different professions. Clothes that are worn at work often have a practical application, such as fire resistant clothing for firefighters and astronauts or latex gloves and cotton tunics for surgeons. Uniforms create an identity and make people recognisable to the general public, such as policemen and soldiers.

This colourful activity book is a great way for children to learn how to write lots of simple three-letter words. Each page has a different theme with accompanying words, including a fancy-dress party, a building site, at the beach and lots more. The pages are wipe-clean for endless practice and ideal for developing pen control.

Contains a comprehensive illustrated dictionary and thesaurus as well as information on parts of speech, writing English and a brief history of the English language. Ages 7+.

Dinosaurs & the prehistoric world.

This series is an introduction to different cuisines eaten in different countries around the world. It provides the distinctive ingredients and recipes from that particular country and describes the food cooked and eaten at different times of the year.

Every region of the world has produced artwork inspired and influenced by war. Since ancient times, artists have created images of warriors, brave leaders, and battle-torn landscapes. Often, they have tried to alter their society''s views on war through art. Using many different forms of expression, artists have created their own history of conflict. This book explains how art styles have developed through time, and how artists'' techniques add to our understanding of their work. The subject of war and conflict is captured in a wide range of media, including photography, painting, sculpture, posters, textiles, and film. The information to help interpret works of art and understand the time in history in which they were created are included in this book.

The Usborne Illustrated Thesaurus is an insp irational book for young writers. As well as providing over 40,000 carefully chosen synonyms, it also includes more than 60 colourful topic panels, offering word choices on such su bjects as adventures and storms. ''

Ce livre retrace l''histoire captivante de la dynastie des Tudors qui occupa le trône d''Angleterre de 1485 à 1603. Dans cet intervalle, l''Angleterre devient la première puissance maritime et coloniale. Henry VII, le fondateur de la dynastie, préside à la reconstruction du royaume ; son fils, Henri VIII, s''évertue à inscrire son nom dans l''histoire du monde et à maintenir l''indépendance de son royaume face aux puissances dominantes de son temps : la France de François Ier et le Saint-Empire romain germanique. Comme la série télévisée diffusée sur Canal+, ce livre entièrement illustré est plein d''intrigues, de trahisons, de manoeuvres diplomatiques, de querelles théologiques, de joutes équestres, de fêtes et de passions amoureuses.

Barbares et Vikings, les croisades en Terre sainte, Marco Polo en Chine, l''Empire aztèque... Des grandes batailles aux importantes découvertes, des voyages d''exploration aux personnages célèbres, du quotidien de l''humble paysan à la vie de château, ce livre superbement documenté et illustré est une excellente introduction au monde médiéval. Un livre avec liens Internet. Ce livre t''offre la possibilité de consulter des sites Web sur le thème traité. Va sur www.usborne-quicklinlks.com/fr pour avoir un lien direct vers des sites qui permettent d''approfondir le sujet de façon active et ludique. Tous les sont sélectionnés et régulièrement mis à jour par nos rédacteurs. Un livre de référence. Toutefois, il n''est pas nécessaire d''avoir accès à Internet pour consulter ce livre. C''est un excellent ouvrage de référence en lui-même qui te permettra de découvrir le monde médiéval.

Readers can follow great explorers on historical journeys along famous landforms with this unique series. The geographical features are tied into the personal accounts of the explorers on their expeditions, including the conditions and equipment they had. Each book is filled with primary sources such as quotations from diaries and journals.

Provides an ''information library'' on the main aspects of science and life sciences, with an emphasis on enquiry. This series answers the questions that children ask and addresses the topics that they are required to research at this level.