Jane Bingham Libri

"This is a richly illustrated guide to the medieval world, covering the period from the years 500 to 1500. You can learn about everyday life in medieval Europe, from the lives of peasant farmers and merchant bankers, to Benedictine monks and feudal kings. You can explore the development of worldwide cultures and their different approaches to art, technology, warfare and religion. You can follow the rise and fall of kingdoms and empires across the medieval world including the Byzantine Empire, Chinese dynasties and the empires of the Andes. It features recommended Internet links to websites where you can download Usborne pictures, find extra information, or take part in interactive challenges."--Publisher's description.

An incredibly valuable overview of the history of the world from prehistoric times up to the year 2000.Magnificantly illustrated with a wealth of images depicting key events and everyday life in times gone by. With hundreds of links to specially selected websites, available through Usborne Quicklinks.

Introduces the highlights of modern history throughout the world, from the voyages of European explorers to the end of the twentieth century, and discusses religion, society, and changes in technology.

Provides an extension to the Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops range. This work offers a fascinating look at real and fictional monsters, tells how people in newspapers, radio and television bring us the latest news, presents an exploration of the fun and fabulous shapes found in nature, and shows the power of advertising and the art of persuasion.

An easy-to-use introduction to grammar and punctuation for young children, featuring sections on nouns, adjectives, punctuation, writing skills and more. With simple explanations, colourful illustrations and lots of examples throughout, plus quizzes, writing tips and links to specially selected websites with puzzles and videos.

Introduces children to the world of trees, and how important they are.Find out about different kinds of trees around the world, from mangroves and palms to monkey puzzles and oaks. Take a close look at their leaves, seeds and fruits and discover the amazing range of birds, animals and minibeasts that make trees their home.

Lively, easy to read text tells the story of how engines were invented and the amazing developments that have taken place since. Young, independent readers can discover how modern rail transport began with a small steam engine and a wagon full of people - and read about the high-speed trains of today.

Examines the everyday lives and roles of men, women and children in different historical periods.

A clearly presented thesaurus with colourful illustrations and helpful suggestions for alternative words to inspire creative writing. Arranged alphabeticallly, and with a guide to parts of speech and choosing and using words. An essential and great value home or school reference book. With internet links to recommended websites containing useful English language resources.

Explore the world with this fascinating, photographic series!