Best Selling Books by JANE BINGHAM

This bumper book contains four titles from the ''Great Searches'' series, bound together in one volume. Every spread is packed with detail and there are over 100 objects to spot within each scene. In addition to being a puzzle book, this is also an informative reference title, with snappy captions and facts featured throughout.

Combining text with photographs and illustrations, this book provides children with a global view of history, from the creation of the Earth to the beginning of the 21st century. It also includes hundreds of web site addresses for further research.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Enumerates common fears and how to counteract them.

What jobs did Anglo-Saxon people do? What was it like in an Anglo-Saxon village? How did the Anglo-Saxons use songs, poems and riddles? This book looks at the everyday lives of men, women and children in Anglo-Saxon times. Drawing on evidence the Anglo-Saxons left behind, it examines how they lived, studied, worked, played and worshipped. Go back in time and read stories about the key figures of the time, such as Alfred the Great, Kenelm, a young prince and Easwida, a girl who refused to marry.

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

Children will enjoy learning how English works with the help of this friendly, easy-to-follow guide. Clear explanations, fun illustrations and lively example sentences take young readers on a journey of understanding. This is the perfect introduction to grammar and punctuation. Step-by-step explanations introduce children to all the terms used in the National Curriculum and build a sound understanding of the English language. Clear example sentences reinforce learning at every stage and add humour and fun. Fun quizzes throughout the book are carefully designed to test children''s knowledge and build confidence in writing and speaking. Includes links to websites with games and activiites to help children with their grammar, punctuation and writing.

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.

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+.

This lively book is the ideal way for children to practise early reading and writing skills whilst having fun. With the help of friendly monsters, children can trace and write a range of simple CVC (consonant, vowel, consonant) words, and the durable, wipe-clean pages allow children to copy the words again and again, learning as they go. Offers practice in important skills in a humorous, playful way. Part of the hugely successful Usborne Wipe-clean series featuring a collection of endearing but slightly goofy monsters. Comes with a special wipe-clean pen which is very satisfying to write with, and easy to wipe off the shiny pages.

Dinosaurs & the prehistoric world.

Through comparisons of the life in Tudor times and our world today we can see how this time period still has an influence on the modern world.

An illustrated encyclopedia of world history, arranged chronologically, which includes directories of web sites useful for topics, as well as links to corresponding web sites provided by Usborne Publishing.

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.