Books by Sam Smith

Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated, informative book and jigsaw set is a perfect way for children to learn all about our wonderful planet. Kids can have hours of fun piecing together the 300-piece puzzle, and the book is packed full of appealing illustrations and fascinating facts about all kinds of environments on Earth, from mountains to deserts, plus information about issues such as climate change.

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Book SynopsisSam Smith (Author) Sam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.

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Book SynopsisSam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.Trade ReviewIf you are planning the very first flight for your little ones, this book is ideal for preparing them for the journey and keeping them entertained on board. * Lancashire Evening Post *Perfect, just in time for summer. * Netmums *

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Book SynopsisSam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.Trade ReviewChildren will love learning to draw everything from an astronaut to an octopus, a fairy tale castle to a monkey in the jungle. There is plenty of room on each page to incorporate your own creations and the finished masterpiece can be torn out to display on fridges and walls. * Lancashire Evening Post *

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Book SynopsisSam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.

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Book SynopsisSam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.

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Book SynopsisThwart super villains in lava-filled lairs, perfect your powers at superhero school and protect cities from giant meteorites and menacing monsters as you find your way through this superb selection of superhero mazes. From fighting off alien attacks to sidekicks saving the day, each maze is more challenging than the last, and all the answers are at the back of the book.

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Book SynopsisSam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.Trade ReviewThere are plenty of facts to be learnt and the book will make an excellent early reference book to keep once the sticker fun has been enjoyed... A lovely way to learn and bring science alive. * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisInfiltrate top-secret bases, navigate laser networks and escape in high-speed pursuits as you delve into the world of espionage in this stylish selection of mazes. Each maze is more challenging than the last, from following snowy footprints to decrypting codewords, and all the answers are at the back if you get stuck.

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Book SynopsisJourney beneath the waves with this vibrant book and jigsaw set, and discover some of the ocean's most incredible sharks - from razor-toothed cookiecutters, to whip-tailed threshers and majestic great whites. It's packed with appealing illustrations and the book is full of fascinating facts about these amazing, misunderstood creatures.

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Book SynopsisSam Smith (Author) Sam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.

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Book SynopsisSam Smith (Author) Sam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.

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Book SynopsisSam Smith (Author) Sam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.

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Book SynopsisSam Smith (Author) Sam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.

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Book SynopsisA mini activity book, bursting with colourful festive scenes to complete with snowmen, Christmas trees, reindeer, snowflakes and lots more using the multi-coloured stickers provided. Part of a range of pocket-sized paperbacks that make perfect stocking fillers.

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Book SynopsisWalk the decks of ghostly galleons, explore fright-filled theme parks, and plan the best trick-or-treat routes between pumpkin-bedecked houses as you delve into this spook-tacular selection of Halloween mazes. Each maze is more challenging than the last, and all the answers are at the back if you get stuck.

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Book SynopsisThis ROAR-some colouring book is packed with the biggest, fiercest dinosaurs to bring to life with your pens. Fleshing out their terrifying teeth, huge horns, enormous tails and other fearsome features, children can recreate a triceratops, diplodocus, tyrannosaurus-rex and more. It also includes fascinating facts and information about each of the dinosaurs.Trade ReviewFeaturing 23 different dinosaurs, packed with detail to keep your little artists busy, this is the ultimate choice for a dino-obsessed child. * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated little book will help children spot key star patterns, clusters, galaxies, nebulae, planets and more night-sky sights that are visible at different times of year in the Northern Hemisphere. There's also a chart and stickers at the back so they can keep track of the ones they've seen.

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Book SynopsisDiscover a beautiful, brightly illustrated guide to star watching for beginners. Children can discover a variety of night-sky sights with this friendly, illustrated introduction to stargazing: from constellations, to shooting stars, to the Moon and the planets. Find out all about the stars, what to look for and when, how to star hop, and much more. There are also star charts for all the different seasons in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Book Synopsis*** ''With rhymes just as whimsical as Dr. Seuss.'' - The Booklover Bookshop***The cockerel crowed across Pettington Zoo.The animals woke with a big job to do. ''The Harry is coming! Today is the day!We have to get ready! There''s no time to play!''It''s Harry''s birthday and the all the animals at Pettington Zoo are planning a big surprise. It''s time to get ready to party! Written by comedian Sam Smith and illustrated by Daron Parton, this is a heartwarming and hilarious book so full of laughs that you may just be crying by the end. PRAISE FOR SNAKE BROUGHT CAKE''A delight to read.'' - Suzy Cato''We''ve read it and love it! Thoroughly recommend it.'' - Robert Rakete and Jeanette Thomas, The Breeze

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Book SynopsisSam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.Trade Review50 things to do on a plane is a great mix of games, jumbled letters, drawing and much more. There are lots of the colourful, attractive cards which children of five or so could enjoy, while children of nine or ten would just like everything. The only snag I can see it that you might drop all the cards on the plane floor. * Newbury Weekly News *For flights Usborne's "50 Things to do on a Plane" will keep them occupied, rrp £5.99, while the Top Trumps range is great for older children, especially if you're willing to join in. * Family upon Thames, Families South West and Families South East magazines *These should help take up a good chunk of the flight. Genius! * Netmums *

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Book SynopsisSam Smith (Author) Sam grew up in Buckinghamshire, falling off various bicycles before reading books and making up his own stories about more competent heroes. After studying English at Cambridge University, he joined Usborne in 2013, and now writes titles ranging from fold-out solar systems to maze books full of swashbuckling pirates. Sometimes, Sam cycles to work.Simon Tudhope (Author) Before joining Usborne, Simon worked in Moscow as sports editor for a local paper. These days he writes about things that aren't actually real, but are very important nevertheless. Mysteries and monsters and impossible quests in faraway realms that you won't find on any map. All the sort of stuff he loved as a child, basically. (And still does.)

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