Colin King Libri

This astonishingly inventive title allows young children to discover the inner workings of the human body in a gently humorous, yet wholly accurate way.

Trains hold a fascination for just about anybody, and this lift-the-flap history of locomotion tells it all, from Stephenson's Rocket to the bullet trains of today.

A brilliant flap book for older children exploring ships through the ages. Stunning illustrations with over 90 flaps reveal the insides of historical and modern-day ships along with fascinating facts about them. Ships include a Viking longboat, a cannon-firing Man-of-war, 19th century steamships, submarines, cruise liners and an enormous aircraft carrier. To illustrate the size of an aircraft carrier, the scene opens out in one large flap with even more facts beneath. With internet links to further information about ships.

A thought-provoking flap book on how the brain and senses work presented in a clear, colourful, and above all fun way. From how the brain learns to do new things like playing to tennis to what happens when the brain goes wrong, this book explains the essential part the brain plays in our every thought and action. With over 70 flaps to lift, each hiding an interesting fact or fun visual illusions, this book provides a great introduction to the hidden world of the mind.

This chunky jigsaw book is designed to teach children about the countries of the world. With a jigsaw on each double-page spread accompanied by a can you spot these things on the map puzzle, children should gain a wider knowledge of the continents and creatures of the world.

This new edition of a classic Usborne title has been updated for the latest generation of readers. It contains lots of imaginary machines, specially invented to show how your body does some of its most important jobs.

Answers various science questions, including "How are plants and animals related?", "What is the universe made of?", and "Why are magnets and electricity close relatives?" On board pages.

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.

Packed with facts, this miniature encyclopaedia is designed to be both fascinating and fun to use and covers a vast scope of information, from the Earth, its plants and animals, to its people and discoveries.