"You can learn to play the guitar from scratch with this great book. Clear instructions and graphic illustrations show you exactly what to do, from the best way to hold the guitar, to how to pluck and strum the strings. There are lots of tunes, too, that a complete beginner can quickly learn to play"--P. [4] of cover.

"Gladiators were brutal fighters who risked their lives in one of the deadliest sports of all time. They performed to huge crowds in stadiums across the Roman Empire. Find out how these savage spectacles first began, who took part in them and how men were trained to become fighting machines" -- p. [4] of cover.

Look through the trees, see under leaves and discover what's lurking behind the bushes in this beautifully illustrated flap-book. Young nature lovers will enjoy opening the flaps to discover hidden animals and amazing facts. Look out for birds, squirrels, foxes and bears and find out how trees and woods help make our planet a better place to live.

"Open the flaps to uncover the magical world of nature. Explore woods, rivers and ponds, see what's under the ground, hiding in trees and rustling in the bushes"--

Explore science in a fun new way, with a different activity or experiment for every day of the year. Hands-on science to fascinate children, with often surprising results. Will inspire the scientists of the future. Further resources are available online via the Usborne Quicklinks website.

Presents an introduction to mathematics, covering numbers, algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, the history of the field, and how people use it in the real world.

Do fish wear pajamas? What's the sound of an iceberg melting? How many sheep did it take to launch a Viking longship? Which is faster - a tsunami or a bullet train? Find the answers to these and many more questions in a book that explores the history, science, environment and art of our planet's seas and oceans. Richly illustrated and perfect for broadening children's knowledge of an essential subject, away from the classroom.