Best Selling Books by Jane Bingham

Designed as a study guide for students preparing for their GCSEs and beyond, this dictionary provides clear definitions combined with carefully chosen illustrations and diagrams to simplify difficult concepts.

A reference work on important writers from the seventeenth century to the first part of the twentieth century, including 84 original critical essays on writers ranging from Charles Perrault to Laura Ingalls Wilder.

Focuses on the accomplishments of some great athletes from around the world.

Trapped without hope of rescue in a remote corner of the desert, or a daring break for freedom from a high security prison, Exciting Escapes features extraordinary real life escape stories. Readers will encounter the infamous Papillon, learn about ''The Great Escape'' and discover the extreme lengths that people will go to save their own lives. On the Edge is a brand new series of high-interest non-fiction books that will appeal to struggling or reluctant readers. With stunning pictures and clear, simple text, The narrative focuses on extraordinary real life stories to engage readers and keep them on the edge of their seats! Each book features a fun quiz to see if the reader could take the same challenges.

A brand new edition of this comprehensive geography title, placing the world at your fingertips and explaining key topics in a lively and accessible way.

Describes the traditions and origins of clothing in Mexico.

This comprehensive, well-illustrated book, with clear text, covers facts about the Vikings such as: who they were, why they invaded other lands and how they came to be so powerful.

This work traces the history of the ancient world, from the first farmers, and the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome to the eventual decline and fall of the Roman Empire. Internet links offer a selection of recommended web sites, containing additional information.

Get ready for hours of fun as you search for giant scorpions in prehistoric swamps, spot spiny stegosaurs on a Jurassic plain and find woolly mammoths stampeding through the snow! More than just a challenging puzzle book - you''ll also find a fascinating look at life on Earth millions of years ago.

A picture word book with 1,000 useful words arranged by themes. This engaging and delightfully illustrated word book helps children boost their vocabulary and develop their speaking skills. A thousand really useful everyday words, carefully matched with detailed and amusing pictures and arranged thematically, provide lots to spot and talk about. There are also QR codes to scan so you can listen to all the words read by a British English speaker.

This series is designed to encourage independent reading and covers a range of subject matter, including the retelling of children''s classics, fairytales and a wide variety of narrative non-fiction.

An illustrated look at civilization and world history during the Middle Ages.

In this retelling of a Norwegian folktale, three clever billy goats attempt to outwit a big, ugly troll that lives under the bridge they must cross on their way up the mountain.

From the Big Bang to the first fish, from ruling reptiles to the discovery of fire, this lavishly illustrated book brings the prehistoric world to life.

One of a series of titles dealing with historical topics aimed at Key Stage One pupils.

This dictionary presents over 2500 carefully chosen words, definitions that use full sentences, example sentences to show how words are used, pronunciation guides for tricky words, and much more.

Specially written for younger readers, the books in this series give children an insight into popular subjects, and engage them with lively text and humorous illustrations.

Three knight tales from the legends of King Arthur.

A popular title from the bestselling Usborne Reading Programme repackaged to offer extra support for English Language learners and teachers. Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text and sample phrases by native speakers in both British English and American English, as well as downloadable teacher''s notes and worksheets.

This giant workbook is packed with fun activities to help children practise their English and Maths skills. A group of friendly jungle animals gently guide them through each topic, and tricky concepts are broken into easy-to-follow steps to help build confidence. Including six sections: Grammar and Punctuation, Spelling, Comprehension, Multiplying, Dividing and Times Tables. With quizzes and over 120 reward stickers so children can track and celebrate their progress.

WITH UP TO 100 THINGS TO SPOT ON EVERY DOUBLE PAGE, THIS ORIGINAL SERIES HELPS CHILDREN TO DEVELOP READING, COUNTING AND IDENTIFICATION SKILLS. EACH SPREAD CONTAINS A BRAIN-TEASING PICTURE PUZZLE FEATURING PLENTY OF THINGS TO SPOT IN THE CASTLE INCLUDING FALCONS, LANCES, SQUIRES AND PIES.

We are bombarded by warnings about the health of our planet, but what can we actually do to help? This hands-on guide is filled with suggestions for everyday actions and choices that will help readers take better care of the Earth. Armed with this informative and helpful book, they can feel ready to make a positive difference. Takes a cool, clear look at the issues facing our planet, followed by lists of practical things to do. Includes chapters on food, travel and shopping choices, as well as guidance on saving energy and water, and advice on reducing, re-using and recycling. Contains fun quizzes and instructions for practical projects as well as Quicklinks to further sources of information.

With the help of this lively book, children will have fun spotting a range of birds from around the world, from flamingos and penguins to toucans and hummingbirds, as well as the birds they see in their everyday lives - and they''ll learn a lot about bird behaviour too. There are over 100 stickers to add to the vibrant scenes.

ALEXANDER HAS A DREAM. HE MEANS TO RULE THE WORLD. LEADING A MASSIVE ARMY FROM HIS HOME IN EUROPE, HE SETS OUT ON A QUEST TO CONQUER ASIA. AND NOTHING NOT REBEL ARMIES, VAST RIVERS OR EVEN HERDS OF ELEPHANTS CAN STOP HIM. USBORNE FAMOUS LIVES RETELL THE STORIES OF FASCINATING PEOPLE, BRINGING THEM TO LIFE SO VIVIDLY, IT''S AS IF YOU''RE THERE WITH THEM.

In this new series, objects and examples from everyday life show real-world applications of scientific principles. These principles are investigated through the experimental scientific process, and through varied activities which satisfy the reader''s curiosity about how things work.