Books by Emily Bone

Book SynopsisEmily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.

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Book SynopsisEmily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.

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Book SynopsisEmily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.Trade ReviewThis ingenious and enthralling journey to the centre of the Earth features bold illustrations, simple explanations to complex questions and over 60 flaps to lift in the quest to understand the basics of geography and geology. * Lancashire Evening Post *From the moment you turn the first page, both you and your children will be caught up with looking further into our world of geography and geology - and this clever book... pure educational fun. * Life as it is *The Look Inside series of books are ingenious and this title is no exception. The colourful and exciting pages will have children engrossed from the moment that they turn the cover. * Adventures in Homeschooling *

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Book SynopsisEmily Bone (Author) Emily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.

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Book SynopsisA fantastic addition to the popular "Beginners" series, providing an informative introduction to the world of trains for young readers. Terrific reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction, this is an exciting introduction to trains, covering everything from the first steam and diesel trains, to modern day high-speed passenger trains.Trade Review'No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set' - The Bookseller; 'Good quality non-fiction for this age group is a real boon and the Usborne Beginners is an excellent series. With its easy reading text, it is ideal for those learning to read who enjoy non-fiction books' - Parents in Touch; 'I can't praise Usborne enough for introducing [internet links] to many of their non-fiction books as it really helps children retain information' - Adventures in Home Schooling; 'The Usborne Beginners series is a beautiful fit for newly independent readers' - Rhino ReadsTable of Contents1 Train travel2 People carrier3 Moving goods4 Making tracks5 Flat track6 Driving a train7 Train control8 Running on steam9 Diesel engines10 Electric trains11 In the city12 High-speed travel13 Going up14 Going the distance15 Glossary16 Usborne Quicklinks17 Index

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Book SynopsisDress the girl and boy dolls in wonderful traditional costumes for festivals and ceremonies around the world, including beautiful silk saris at an Indian wedding, fabulous flamenco dresses in Spain, a Mexican carnival and harvest festival in Tibet. There's over 250 stickers of outfits and accessories, and a sticker world map of all the countries.

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Book SynopsisDress the dolls in swashbuckling outfits for a pirate party, butterfly and ladybird costumes for a bug ball, spooky Halloween outfits and lots more in this party-filled sticker book. There are over 300 stickers of clothes, accessories and party decorations to add to the pages, leading to hours of fun!

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Book SynopsisThis simple information book charts the history of Iron Age people and how they lived, including their farming methods, the gods they prayed to and the hill forts where they lived - evidence of which can still be seen today. Full of facts, illustrations and photographs of historical artefacts.Table of Contents1 A new discovery2 Made of iron3 How was it made?4 Living in tribes5 At home6 On the farm7 Living on a hill8 Dressing up9 Fun festivals10 Iron Age gods11 An Iron Age funeral12 Iron Age Warriors13 Words and pictures14 How do we know?15 Glossary16 Usborne Quicklinks17 Index

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Book SynopsisEmily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.Table of Contents1 The things you eat...2 What people eat most3 Milk and cheese4 Inside and out5 Food from the farm6 Food from the sea7 Around the world8 Fascinating food facts

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Book SynopsisWhat causes earthquakes? What do they feel like? What are tsunamis and why do they happen? An informative introduction to earthquakes and their effects for young readers. Features information on real-life earthquakes, accompanied by striking colour photographs and vivid illustrations.Trade Review'No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set' - The Bookseller; 'Good quality non-fiction for this age group is a real boon and the Usborne Beginners is an excellent series. With its easy reading text, it is ideal for those learning to read who enjoy non-fiction books' - Parents in Touch; 'I can't praise Usborne enough for introducing [internet links] to many of their non-fiction books as it really helps children retain information' - Adventures in Home Schooling; 'The Usborne Beginners series is a beautiful fit for newly independent readers' - Rhino ReadsTable of Contents1 Shaking earth2 Moving rock3 Faults4 How does it feel?5 Slipping land6 City destruction7 After the quake8 Helping the people9 Earthquakes at sea10 Tsunami warning11 San Francisco shock12 Staying safe13 Earthquake drills14 When will it happen?15 Glossary16 Usborne Quicklinks17 Index

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Book SynopsisA history of locomotion that tells it all from Stephenson's Rocket to the bullet trains. It helps you lift the flaps to explore all kinds of trains, from a luxury steam train fit for a queen to super-fast trains that run on magnets, trains that can climb up mountains, and more.Trade Review'Perfectly pitched for Key Stage 2, a mix of facts, humour and novelty flaps...This series is proof that the right non-fiction still sells' - The Bookseller; 'A super collection of information books from Usborne, which really engage the reader by providing interesting information, colourful graphics and plenty of flaps with yet more information' - Parents in TouchTable of Contents1 Golden age of steam2 Full steam ahead3 Luxury travel4 Steam giants5 Diesel engines6 Going electric7 High-speed travel8 Unusual trains

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Book SynopsisEmily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.

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Book SynopsisHow do tadpoles turn into frogs? Can spiders live underwater? What do dragonflies eat? Beginner readers can discover the answers to these questions and lots more in this engaging information book. With simple text and beautiful illustrations, plus Usborne Quicklinks to websites with video clips and activities.

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Book SynopsisEver wondered how fast the fastest winds blow? How heavy is a cloud? Where are the driest and wettest places on Earth? Find out the answers and learn lots more curious and original facts about the weather in this delightful information book.

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Book SynopsisYou'll never guess how many teeth a shark has, how surfers have their own language, when a blobfish isn't a blobfish, or just how noisy the ocean is. All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with friendly, humorous pictures and quirky, surprising facts about seas and oceans. You'll want to share this book with everyone you know!

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Book SynopsisDo birds live underground? Who lives in a den under the snow? Which underground creatures don't have any eyes? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more about the amazing variety of animals that live under the ground. With simple text and stunning photographs and illustrations, plus links to websites with video clips and activities.

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Book SynopsisEmily Bone (Author) Emily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.

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Book SynopsisWhat happens inside a farm? Lift the flaps to find out what a busy farmer and her family do throughout the year, from milking cows and shearing sheep to hosting an open day, running a farm shop and welcoming guests for 'pick your own'. The book gives children an insight into daily life on a family-run farm, as every member of the family works together to keep the farm running.

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Book SynopsisA skin-crawling introduction to the world's biggest bugs, from gigantic spiders as big as dinner plates, to butterflies larger than dogs. Find out about the biggest swarms and colonies, the deadliest insects and the bugs with the best camouflage. Huge fold-out pages with life-size illustrations show kids just HOW BIG bugs really are.

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Book SynopsisWhat is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. Includes carefully selected internet-links to exciting websites about the Solar System.Trade Review'No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set' - The Bookseller; 'An excellent series. Carefully designed to appeal to early readers, the books have accessible vocabulary and easy reading text, clear pictures, a contents page, index and glossary - all excellent for helping children to learn to use books for research' - Parents in Touch; 'I can't praise Usborne enough for introducing [internet links] to many of their non-fiction books as it really helps children retain information' - Adventures in Home Schooling; 'The Usborne Beginners series is a beautiful fit for newly independent readers' - Rhino Reads

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Book SynopsisEmily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.Trade ReviewEvery page is full of detailed pictures which children will enjoy and which will increase their knowledge and understanding of this fascinating topic. It's great to support school work too. * Parents in Touch *The first thing that always strikes us about the ‘See Inside’ series is the beautiful presentation. The books are hard-backed, colourful and extremely well illustrated – this latest addition is no different - a wonderful non-fiction title which is guaranteed to enthrall young readers. * Adventures in Homeschooling *Table of Contents1 Ancient explorers2 Going the distance3 Over the ocean4 Natural discoveries5 Into the interior6 Race for the poles7 Final frontiers8 Roof of the world

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Book SynopsisChildren love to learn secret codes and write encrypted messages and this book will teach them everything they need to know, including Semaphore and Morse code, Grid code used in the American Civil War, Egyptian hieroglyphics and traditional number replacement and alphabet switching codes.

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Book SynopsisInspiring ideas for discovering and exploring outdoors, whether that's a city park, a beach, deep in the woods or even in a garden. Activities for all weathers include building a shelter, stargazing, marking a trail, catching crabs and listening for creatures at night. With tips for identifying wildlife and advice throughout on staying safe.Trade ReviewA brilliant book brimming with ideas for things to do out and about in the great outdoors. Wherever you are and whatever teh weather there are things to discover and explore and adventures to be had. * Westmorland Gazette *From setting up a base camp and building a shelter to catching crabs and stargazing, this compendium of wildlife skills ticks all the boxes and is a novel way of getting children to connect with the great outdoors. * RTE jr *Hours of adventure guaranteed. * Inis Reading Guide *If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure this summer, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in The Usborne Outdoor Book. * Sussex Express *Inspiring ideas for discovering and exploring outdoors, whether that's a city park, a beach, deep in the woods or even in a garden. * LoveReading4Kids *

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Book SynopsisWhere did life come from? Why do animals look the way they do? How did it all happen? Find out about the incredible story of evolution, from the very first life to the amazing variety of plants and animals on Earth today. With lots of flaps to lift and a gentle, narrative style.Table of Contents1 What is evolution?2 Four billion years ago...3 In the water...4 ...and onto the land5 Age of the dinosaurs6 Then... CRASH!7 From trees... to the ground8 What about NOW?9 How do we know?10 Are we still evolving?11 Amazing adaptations

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Book SynopsisThis entertaining pack contains 50 boredom-busting games, from Boxes and Four in a Row to Snakes, Treasure Hunt and Puzzle Sudoku. Perfect for holidays and long journeys, the pack contains one-player puzzles and exciting games for lots of players. The cards are wipe-clean and come with a pen, so you each game can be enjoyed again and again.

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Book SynopsisDiscover all kinds of wild weather, from terrifying tornadoes to deadly droughts, in this fascinating information book with over 50 flaps to lift. See a storm raging out at sea, find out how wildfires happen and discover how climate change is affecting weather and what we can do to help our planet.

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Book SynopsisDive down deep and go on an incredible journey into our oceans. With over 80 flaps to lift, discover the mind-boggling array of animals and plants that live under the sea, and find out why without the oceans life on Earth wouldn't even exist. With Usborne Quicklinks to websites for videos and information on how you can help our oceans.Table of Contents1 The OCEANS are VITAL to life on Earth2 Life is EVERYWHERE...3 Some oceans are WARM...4 ...and others are COLD5 BUSY oceans6 On the move7 Time to EXPLORE8 Ocean CRISIS9 Ocean RESCUE10 Amazing ocean animals

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Book SynopsisWhat do baby animals eat? Which babies hatch out of eggs? How do baby animals stay safe and who grows up in water? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more about all kinds of different baby animals. With simple text and beautiful illustrations, plus Usborne Quicklinks to websites with carefully selected video clips and activities.

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Book SynopsisWhich dinosaur was the fiercest? How big were the biggest dinosaurs? How do we know about dinosaurs today? This book will take you back in time to find the answers and lots more about the incredible world of dinosaurs. With simple text and stunning photographs and illustrations, plus links to websites with video clips and activities.

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Book SynopsisWhat happens at low and high tide? Who lives on beaches covered in snow and ice? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more about the plants and animals that live on a beach and in the surrounding sea. With simple text and beautiful illustrations, plus Usborne Quicklinks to websites with carefully selected video clips and activities.

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Book SynopsisWhat kind of tree grows in the sea? How tall are the tallest trees? Which tree can change how its leaves taste? This flap book holds the answers, along with masses of other amazing tree facts, and can tell you why we need trees - and why they need our help.Table of Contents1 Trees are amazing2 Tree parts3 Changing seasons4 Tree homes5 Tropical trees6 Watery trees7 Cold trees8 Extraordinary trees9 Trees are our friends10 Plant a tree

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Book SynopsisThis book takes you on a fascinating journey deep inside the Earth. From the rocky, moving plates that make up the surface, to the core hotter than the Sun, lift the flaps to discover what explodes out of volcanoes, how nearly everything we use each day comes from under the ground, how digging down can take you back in time, and even where the water we drink comes from.

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