Alex Frith

"King Midas loves gold--but his greed soon gets him into trouble. This lively retelling of a classic Greek myth has easy-to-read text and fun puzzles to try after the story."--Back cover.

Contains 14 Christmas scenes featuring Santa and his helpers, full of things to spot and count. Each scene includes small pictures that tell readers what to look for in the big picture and corresponding numbers that tell how often objects can be found.

Science is a huge topic, but this friendly book breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about this fascinating subject. Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, 'infographics' style, with snippets of information about all aspects of science from particle physics to genes and DNA.

"Dog is hungry--he wants a juicy bone to eat. But will one bone be enough? This charming retelling of a classic Aesop fable has easy-to-read text and fun puzzles to try after the story."--Back cover.

Many people will disagree when discussing politics in polite conversation. But understanding it is essential if you're going to understand the world around you. Politics help people decide how to run cities and countries, and how even the simplest decisions in society get made. There are politics involved in almost every aspect of your daily life. The 'Usborne Understanding Politics & Government' book is an information guide to political systems,...

Presents a history of the submarine, discusses the different ways they are used, and recounts true-life adventures, in a book with fold out pages.

This title is full of information on helicopters, from how they work to real-life helicopter missions in wartime. It covers all forms of helicopters from civilian to military used today and throughout history, including the fierce Apache Longbow.

Traces the history of fighter planes from the dogfights of World War I to the missions flown by modern stealth fighters.

FAIRY TALES, FOLK TALES, FABLES, MAGICAL TALES & TRADITIONAL STORIES. A wonderful collection of six classic Greek myths and legends, specially retold for younger readers. Includes the stories of The Wooden Horse, The Minotaur and The Odyssey, as well as a guide to the Greek gods. Beautifully bound in padded hardback, and packed with information, colour and culture, this makes a thrilling read for any child. Ages 5+

What was the 'Flute of Shame'? Which two US Presidents were arrested for reckless riding? Why would an African king be afraid of a parrot's egg? Find the answers these questions, along with loads of other curious, amazing and shocking facts from history in this eye-catching book that is absolutely bursting with information.