Life can be bustly, busy and full of things to do. Sometimes we all need some time to switch off, breathe and unwind. This write-in book is full of activities that allow space for a quiet, relaxing moment - from doodling and writing stories to stretching and night-time sleep tips. With a gentle owl character to guide you through, and links to music to help you feel calm.

With their huge long necks, spiky heads and pointy spines how on earth do dinosaurs hug? Tiny T. Rex sets off to find out. Turn the cleverly shaped pages to discover the quirky ways that dinosaurs cuddle. Because just like me and you, dinosaurs love hugs TOO!

The world we live in is complex and constantly changing. It's battered by weather, shaken by earthquakes, and mined, farmed and polluted by humans. This book helps readers understand these processes, make sense of our relationship with the planet, and find ways to change it for the better. Geography is a HUGE subject area that deals with so much more than map-making, rocks, and town planning. This book unpicks how an awareness of geography helps people think about how important the world around us is, from the landscape we live on to the relationships between entire countries. Part of the award-winning 'for Beginners' series, which explains big subjects to kids in late primary and early secondary education. Each book outlines what those subjects are about, which big questions experts are grappling with, and what jobs people who study them might go on to do.

Find out how English really works with the help of some friendly bugs. They know all the spelling, punctuation and grammar tips and tricks for good writing. Brought to life with funny examples and imaginative activities.

From curtainsiders, to removal vans, to horse boxes, peep inside all kinds of trucks to find out how they work. Young children will enjoy helping the trucks to unload, carry out roadworks and even set up a circus! This interactive introduction aims to develop kids' practical understanding of these exciting vehicles - and help spot them while out and about.

Bears LOVE hugs, but what about all the other animals? Little Bear sets off to find out. Turn the ingeniously shaped pages to make Otter, Mouse and Squirrel leap into their loved ones' arms. Whether it's the start of the day, quiet time or bed time - this is the perfect book for sharing a cuddly reading moment with your little one.

An entertaining and thought-provoking guide to what laws are, who makes them and how people enforce them. It covers crime and punishment as well as social and citizenship issues such as politics and international law, using a mixture of debates, cartoon strips and clear diagrams.

This immersive and reassuring book is packed with activities, all designed to help the reader focus and engage in the here and now. Aimed primarily at children, it contains a range of things to do, make, write and draw, so there's something for every mood.

Why can't I be happy all the time? What can I do when I feel like exploding? Is it ok to give up? This book is packed full of tips, tools and everyday situations to help kids think about and answer these BIG questions for themselves.

There's a whole world of cranes to explore on the busy building site - from tall tower cranes, to muddy crawler cranes and nifty truck cranes. Lift the flaps to discover how they work and to help them build a super modern train station.

Discover how your body works in this brightly illustrated peep-through book. Find out what happens to food after you eat it, discover how and why you breathe, and learn how your growing muscles can lift heavy objects.

Fully-illustrated and filled with real-world examples, this book explains the basics of psychology, from how people think, feel and behave to how scientists can study and be sure about what is actually going on in other people's brains.

Peep inside a helicopter cockpit to see how the controls work, then use flaps to help it take off, and find and rescue a hiker from a mountain. Emergency vehicles are a talking point for many young children, and this reassuring story of how a helicopter flies to help a stranded mountain climber and take them safely to hospital is a lovely first way to explore the topic, with the added fascination of an unusual rescue vehicle. Young children will love the playful flaps and peep-holes, which create an interactive learning experience while they satisfy their curiosity about helicopters.

Dive into the world of business with this lively introduction, whether you want to be an entrepreneur or a smarter consumer. With bright, infographic pictures, it describes how to start your own business, manage your money and beat the competition and explains global supply chains and interest rates. Includes links to websites to find out more.

Meet monsters, ogres and giants - plus a very grumpy troll - from all over the world. Ten entertaining stories include a female Jack climbing the beanstalk, a lonely ogre and a brave little tailor whose adventure begins with some annoying flies and a pot of jam.

Nee naw, nee naw! The fire engine is here to save the day. Peep into the cab, roll out the hoses and slide out the ladder to find out how it works. Truck-obsessed toddlers will love all the details to spot, flaps to lift and holes to peep through. An exciting introduction to some of the people who help us.

'Business' means making and selling things or skills to anyone who wants them. But how do you come up with a business idea? And how do you make an idea work in real life? This books explores the practical world of making money, as well as explaining how businesses shape the world we live in and the way we live.

Understanding money today is so much more than learning about notes and coins. Where does money come from? Why do I have to save? What happens if I click BUY NOW? Find answers to important money questions, and some silly ones too in this friendly and useful book. - The question and answer lift-the-flat format is a perfect reading tool for curious kids - Written in consultation with money management expert Bobby Seagull - TV and radio presenter, teacher and ambassador for the National Numeracy charity - Early learning about money is key to building good money habits

This immersive and reassuring book is packed with activities, all designed to help the reader focus and engage in the here and now. Aimed primarily at children, it contains a range of things to do, make, write and draw, so there's something for every mood.

Nobody has everything they need, all the time - so how can we make do with what we have? Economics is all about understanding the choices we make to solve this problem. With bright infographics, this informative book describes why markets are so important, how businesses work out what to sell, and how governments choose how to run a country. Includes Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites for more information.

Children can become top at telling the time with this fun-filled book, crammed with puzzles and activities, including a practice clock to cut out and make. Find out about hours, minutes and seconds, calendars and timetables, AM and PM, then check what you've learned with quick quizzes. All the answers are at the back of the book.

With questions such as How do you write a song? and Can you play music in space? this book is perfect for encouraging an interest in music. Lift the flaps to discover instruments from around the world, and hear them come to life by listening to the book's playlist on Usborne Quicklinks.

With questions such as How do you write a song? and Can you play music in space? this book is perfect for encouraging an interest in music. Lift the flaps to discover instruments from around the world, and hear them come to life by listening to the book's playlist on Usborne Quicklinks.

From curtainsiders, to removal vans, to horse boxes, peek inside all kinds of trucks to find out how they work. Young children will enjoy helping the trucks to unload, carry out roadworks and even set up a circus! This interactive introduction aims to develop kids' practical understanding of these exciting vehicles - and help spot them while out and about.