Wild Boy has been covered in hair since birth; he's the missing link, a monster, a sideshow spectacle. Condemned to life in a travelling freakshow, excluded from society and abused by his master, he takes refuge in watching people come and go at the fair - and develops a Sherlock Holmes style talent for observation and detection. But when there's a murder, suspicion turns on Wild Boy, and he and the feisty redhaired acrobat Clarissa Everett find themselves on the run from a London-wide manhunt. Together, the detective and the acrobat must solve clues to identify the real killer.

Once known, now largely forgotten, these empowering fairy tales have been brought together to inspire a new generation of readers. Discover heroines who outwit giants, fight evil, awaken sleeping princes and, of course, live happily ever after. With a foreword by Kate Pankhurst, author of Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World.

A fantastic flap book that takes children on a journey through London from ancient times to today. Fabulous scenes show London in Roman times, in the Middle Ages, at the time of the Plague and during the Blitz, and each scene has flaps to lift to reveal historical secrets. Includes simple, informative text and picture labels, and internet links to websites to find out more. With over 80 flaps to lift.

A beautifully illustrated picture book that brings the legend of the mysterious outlaw Robin Hood to life for little children. Robin makes a daring raid on the castle of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham in order to rescue the prisoners held inside. Specially rewritten for young children, the story features well-known characters including Maid Marian, Friar Tuck and, of course, Robin Hood himself!

The classic story fabulously illustrated and retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Fearsome monsters stalk the moors of ancient Denmark, murdering anyone they catch. But then a warrior comes from overseas. His name is Beowulf. He kills monsters... Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Wild Boy has been covered in hair since birth and condemned to life in a travelling freak show. Excluded from society, he takes refuge in watching people at the fair - and develops a talent for observation and detection. But when there's a murder, suspicion turns to Wild Boy, so he and the feisty acrobat Clarissa Everett find themselves on the run...

Have you ever wondered how cars roar along roads, or planes soar into the sky? Discover how all sorts of amazing things work, from fire engines and submarines to dishwashers and vacuum cleaners, in this exciting introduction to engineering for young children, with over 70 flaps to lift. Includes links to carefully selected websites to find out more.

Why do stars shine? And how was the moon made? Children can blast off into space with this fantastic interactive flap book revealing the secrets of the Universe. Vibrant illustrations and simple explanations combined with over 70 flaps to lift. Each double page covers a different topic, including ‘Glittering galaxies’, ‘On the Moon’ and ‘Space Station’.

Comedy chaos breaks loose when two brothers' imaginary monsters come to life - in the supermarket! A laugh-out-loud adventure for fans of Dogman, the Treehouse series and Pamela Butchart books. All the adults are freaking out. Giant monsters are smashing up supermarkets across the country. The army can't stop them and the prime minister is hiding in panic. A colossal six-headed gingerbread man, a massive emoji poo, a gigantic bouncing bum... Top scientists have no idea where they come from - or why they seem to hate supermarkets so much. But nine-year-old Otis has an idea. The creatures are exactly the same as drawings by his five-year-old brother, Jago: what if Jago brought his crazy creations to life with a magic pen? But their parents won't listen, so it's up to Otis and his pals to sort this monster mess out!

An exciting retelling of how Robin Hood, England's most famous outlaw, outwits the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. The Sheriff of Nottingham is rich enough to become king. Only one man can stop him - the daring outlaw Robin Hood. Can Robin break into the Sheriff's castle and steal his glittering treasure? Beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks. Part of the Usborne Young Reading Level Two series for readers who have just started reading alone.

A fabulous picture book packed with fascinating details about London’s most famous sights, from Buckingham Palace and The Tower of London to Trafalgar Square and the museums in Kensington. There are pages on London’s parks, transport and sporting events, and two stunning fold-out pages show all the bridges and landmarks along the River Thames.

Colourful scenes with flaps to reveal details of life in Ancient Egypt. Each bustling scene is packed with information about life in Ancient Egypt, including worshiping in a temple, building the pyramids, and farming and trade along the River Nile. Includes simple, informative text and picture labels. Over 50 flaps to lift to reveal fascinating facts.

A pocket-sized sticker book guide to one of the most recognisable cities in the world. Includes fifty of London's best-known landmarks such as the Tower of London, Big Ben and Kensington Palace. With stickers to add to the pages after spotting each building or place. Full of famous landmarks, fascinating facts and colourful illustrations, this is an informative guide to the city or a lovely souvenir to take home.

Lift the flaps to explore all sorts of exciting vehicles - bulldozers rumbling around building sites, fire engines rushing to emergencies, and jumbo jets soaring into the skies. With fascinating facts about every vehicle, from speed machines to giant trucks, emergency vehicles, tractors, and planes all geared to delight inquiring minds. The colorful scenes are covered with flaps, each packed with even more detail to entertain young readers.

Little Red Riding Hood is off to visit her Grandma. But waiting in the woods is a very hungry wolf with a very cunning plan... This delightfully illustrated version of the classic fairy tale is specially written for children who are just beginning to read, with simple text and colourful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez on every page.

Little racers will love this fascinating flap book, where they can find out how cars work, see them being made, and watch them roar around racetracks. With over 60 flaps to lift and surprises on every page, this book is sure to keep little fingers and curious minds entertained. Scenes include at the garage, in the factory and at the scrap yard.

With stunning illustrations and over 60 flaps to lift, children can explore plague-ridden London, the British Empire, a Victorian factory and other key events in Britain's incredible history. Scenes include "The Middle Ages", "Tudor Times" and "Britain at War". A "Famous People" section at the back of the book features Britons of note such as Oliver Cromwell, Emmeline Pankhurst and The Beatles.

From tanks rumbling across battlefields to submarines, blitzed cities and D-Day, this extraordinary flap book takes young readers right into the action of the Second World War. With vivid illustrations and fascinating facts to discover, each flap reveals something new.

Take a whistle-stop tour of London's most famous landmarks with this entertaining picture book and 300-piece jigsaw. The sturdy box contains a jigsaw map of London, plus a picture book with fascinating details about London's most famous sights, from Buckingham Palace and The Tower of London to Trafalgar Square and the museums in Kensington. (The picture book is a condensed version of The Big Picture Book of London.)

See behind the scenes at a bustling airport, as planes speed along the runway and soar into the sky in this fascinating book with over 50 flaps to lift. Young children will be fascinated to find out how an airport works, and see the equipment and machines, vehicles and passengers, all colourfully illustrated. Scenes include 'Handling baggage', 'Preparing the plane', 'Taking off' and 'Carrying cargo'. Richly informative and full of surprises, this book is perfect for little fingers and curious minds.

Six of Rudyard Kipling's famous 'Just So Stories', carefully selected and retold for younger children. Includes: How the Elephant got his Trunk, How the Crab got her Claws, How the Rhinoceros got his Skin, How the Whale got his Throat, How the Camel got his Hump and Why the Kangaroo Jumps.

An exciting story from the legend of Robin Hood, retold for for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Much Middleton's father is arrested by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Much seeks the help of the mysterious outlaw, Robin Hood. Beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

An action-packed book filled with building sites to explore, construction machines to learn about and a demolition site in action. Lift the flaps to discover the work that goes into building a house, a bridge, a skyscraper and more, the jobs people do and the machines that are used. An exciting introduction to how buildings go up - and come down.

Find out how weather works in this fun and friendly book. Learn why it rains and snows, and the fascinating science that cause thunder and lightning and hurricanes and rainbows.

TREASURE HUNTER, TOMB ROBBER, TROUBLE MAKER

Jake Atlas and his family are on the run, hunted by international police while chasing the mysterious People of the Snake to stop them from hiding the secret history of humankind. But when the family’s friend, Sami, is poisoned, the People of the Snake force the Atlases to work for them in exchange for a cure. Their mission: to locate a legendary lost city and the tomb of the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl in the jungles of Honduras – home to bandits, big cats, tarantulas and crocodiles. But the family’s greatest enemy is themselves, as their squabbles threaten to get them into even deeper trouble.

In order to reach the tomb, the family must survive ancient traps, jump out of a crashing plane, escape a jaguar’s lair, climb a cliff of skulls, jump over a huge waterfall and escape from a trap of swinging blades!

A brilliant heart-thumping sequel to the increasingly popular Jake Atlas and the Tomb of the Emerald Snake, this is another high-octane adventure, full of laughs and high-tech gadgets, from an award-winning author.