Society & Social Sciences Books

Can Astra and Zoe discover why Fairy Unicorn Island is flooding, and find the spell to save it from disaster? When Zoe discovers that Unicorn Island is flooding, she knows she has to stop the waters - and fast. Is there any way for Zoe and her best...

Introduce little children to the fascinating world of animals in this beautifully illustrated information book. Each double page focuses on a different theme, from habitats and bugs to nocturnal animals and record breakers. With lots to spot and talk...

Take a nostalgic trip back to a time when children played on the street, the local bobby could clip your ear and anywhere beyond Bridlington was an exotic holiday. Awwww, the old days. A time when grime were fashionable, school sports a menace and...

An all-time Usborne classic from Heather Amery and Stephen Cartwright, this jolly picture book of first words makes picture to word recognition fun. A classic bilingual Chinese (Mandarin)/English word book, illustrated with busy scenes and labelled...

A colourful dictionary with over 2000 words and phrases illustrated with amusing pictures of busy everyday scenes. 9+ A colourful dictionary with over 2000 words and phrases illustrated with amusing pictures of busy everyday scenes. Arranged...

Why is it so hard to be the parent you thought you would be? Do your kids sometimes make you feel your head is going to explode? Ever yelled at them until you were hoarse? Do you have days when you feel like making a run for the airport? For harassed...

The classic language-learning book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright, reissued to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. Those learning French will have great fun spotting and memorising one thousand French words in this classic word...

Babies will be entertained by looking at the bright pictures and touchy-felly textures and trails as in this vibrant board book. Babies will love looking at the bright pictures and feeling the textures as they explore the vibrant colours in this fun...

Each book contains beautifully designed high-contrast images that are easy for babies to focus on. Delightful board book with high contrast illustrations and touchy-feely patches specially designed to appeal to the very young. Each picture has a simple...

The humorous and lively rhyming story of Pirate Pat who searches for a treasure under Granny's house. The first title in the new Usborne Very First Reading series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents.Age...

An easy-to-use guide to Human Design, which divides us all into five different personality types according to how we make decisions and use our energy.Every person is born with a unique energy signature that shapeseverything from personality to learning...

‘Inferior is more than just a book. It’s a battle cry – and right now, it’s having a galvanising effect on its core fanbase’ Observer Are women more nurturing than men? Are men more promiscuous than women? Are males the naturally dominant sex? And can...

Giraffe is all set for a soak in the tub after a hard day's work – but no one will leave her in peace! This lively rhyming story, containing vivid illustrations and phonic repetition, is specially written for children who are learning to read. A...

A practical box of wipe-clean cards children can practise writing numbers on. Includes a wipe-clean pen, so children can rub out any mistakes and practise over and over again.Illustrations: Full colour throughoutWARNING! Not suitable for children under...

In 1914, despite being forbidden, many a Kiwi soldier's kitbag included a portable camera known as 'The Soldier's Kodak'. The images they recorded form the basis of this poignant collection of our soldiers from the First World War. In a major research...

A funny rhyming story with phonic repetition and colourful illustrations specially designed to help children learn to read. “Goodbye!” cries Raccoon, “I'm off to the moon. I'll be back by lunchtime, or late afternoon.” Goose grins and she giggles. “You...

A write-in activity book to help children plan, plot and write their own adventure stories. Each colourful page is full of inspiring ideas for writing thrilling adventure stories about explorers, spies, daring rescues, ghosts, aliens, heroes and...

New title in the Phonic Readers series A lively story with simple rhyming text and irresistible illustrations, specially written for young children who are learning to read. “I need my sleep tonight,” says Bug. “Tomorrow I start work for Slug.” Bug...

“Kids, young and old, fall in love with math when they see how real-life and effortless it becomes thanks to these books.” --Kimberly D. Mueller, Ed.D., First Grade Teacher, Ashbrook School, Lumberton NJElevator Magic is perfect for teaching...

In the underbelly of Las Vegas, a cesspool of warring biker gangs and seedy strip clubs, gawky, brace-faced Jenna Massoli was transformed into the bombshell Jenna Jameson. Today, Jenna is the biggest star in the history of adult movies, consistently...

The home of trusted German dictionaries for everyday language learning.Perfect for German revision offering beginners a clear and easy-to-understand guide to German verbs. The main section of the book consists of 200 fully conjugated verbs, regular and...

When Reece arrives at Cathy's door aged 7 years old, he has already passed through the hands of four different carers in four weeks. As the details of his short life emerge, it becomes clear that to help him, Cathy will face her biggest challenge yet.The...

One small East African country embodies the battered history of the continent: patronised by colonialists, riven by civil war, confused by Cold War manoeuvring, proud, colorful, with Africa's best espresso and worst rail service. Michela Wrong...

‘White Mughals’ is the romantic and ultimately tragic tale of a passionate love affair that transcended all the cultural, religious and political boundaries of its time. James Achilles Kirkpatrick was the British Resident at the court of Hyderabad when...

The man who listens to horses talks to people. 'Monty Roberts will make you marvel. The Man Who Listens to Horses will first break, then mend your heart.' New York TimesAlready famous for his way with horses, Monty Roberts now wants to revolutionise the...

A stylish picture word book with flaps to lift to encourage word and picture association.Age 3+ Children can have fun matching words to pictures in this charming flap book. Each delightful scene is filled with picture flaps to lift to reveal words...

Why didn’t he call you back? Why doesn’t he talk to your friends? Why does he keep putting off your dates? This book has the answers. Now the international bestseller is re-released to change the lives of a new generation. This is a hilarious, playful,...

Each card shows a picture of a familiar word, its alphabetical spelling and breakdown of its phonetic components, with one card for each of the 44 basic phonemes in English. Synthetic phonic learning is the process of reading by sounding the individual...

Curly the pig is stuck: will Mrs Boot be able to get him out? Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

Lift the flaps to see the literal workings of a laptop, and learn the basic idea behind coding, too. Just what goes on behind the screen, beneath the keyboard and inside the electronic 'brain' of a computer? This colourful book has 70 flaps to lift to...

Vibrant and straight-talking, this illustrated dictionary will help children develop firm foundations for confidence and success in science from UK Key Stage 2 onwards. Contains clear definitions of over 700 key terms and concepts, with hundreds of...

A comprehensive dictionary with over a thousand colour illustrations, over 10,000 entries and 25,000 straightforward definitions with part of speech indicators, example sentences and pronunciation guides for tricky words. A comprehensive dictionary with...

A brilliant new historical addition to the See Inside series. Looking closely at the vehicles and major events that defined the Second World War as one of the most destructive wars in history.Age: 6 years + From tanks rumbling across battlefields to...

The eighth title in the brand new Usborne Very First Reading series designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. An enchanting story to inspire beginner readers. Based on the principles of synthetic phonics,...

Dive down and discover the secrets of the seven seas to reveal the hidden secrets of the briny deep A fabulous flap book with over 80 flaps to lift and extra pages to open up to explore life under the sea. Shows coral reefs teeming with fish, the icy...

A Mafia boss tells all .... to his former neighbour Anthony 'Gaspipe' Casso, boss of New York's Lucchese crime family, was a Mafia superstar, responsible for more than fifty murders. Now serving thirteen life sentences at a federal prison in Colorado,...

A sweeping global history of the birth of modern GreeceIn 1821, a diverse territory in the southern Balkans on the fringe of the Ottoman Empire was thrust into a decade of astounding mass violence. The Greek Revolution and the Violent Birth of...

The contested creation of free movement-for people and goods-in the Schengen area of EuropeEurope is a place of free movement among nations-or is it? The Schengen area, established in 1985 and today encompassing twenty-nine European countries, allows...

Be More Barbie! For generations, Barbie has inspired women around the world. From the first Barbie doll released in 1959 to the pop-culture moment and huge box office success of the Barbie movie in 2023. She has been a doctor, a lawyer, a pilot, an...

Fifty fun & buzz-worthy ways to "bee" a local hero!Did you know that honey bees pollinate a third of the food we eat, but that a third of them are dying off each year? You have the power to keep them buzzing for years to come, and it couldn't bee...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION'Vivid and empowering' GILLIAN ANDERSON'A stunning book’ BERNARDINE EVARISTO‘Dazzling’ TARA WESTOVER‘A story about hope, imagination and resilience’ GUARDIAN An award-winning, inspiring memoir of...

Learn the compelling cultural histories behind some of the world's supernatural beliefs with The Book of Superstitions.Friday the 13th; rabbit feet; knocking on wood; walking under a ladder; the curse of the evil eye. We all have a superstition or two...

In the first book on philanthropy written from a donor’s perspective, businesswoman and philanthropist Lisa Greer lifts the lid on our charitable sector, with an authentic account that describes exactly how outdated...

Liz Hayes has graced our television screens for more than four decades. Millions of Australians kicked off their weeks with Liz co-hosting Channel 9's Today show, and now for over 25 years have settled into their Sunday nights to watch her investigative...

One little word. One bad habit. One year to stop saying sorry.What happens when one woman resolves to ‘break up’ with saying sorry? Charlotte Thomas is polite. Manners cost nothing, her mother always said … yet there’s a fine line between diplomat and...

A celebration of all things South Asian beauty A masterclass in skincare, haircare, makeup and wellness, South Asian Beauty is the beauty bible you’ve been waiting for. This indispensable guide will show you how to boost your confidence, elevate your...

In a culture where so many people think of middle age as a downward slope into comfy sneakers and quiet, meaningless existence, we can redefine the second half of life, shaping it into decades of fulfillment, fun, strength, and purpose.In our forties,...

A defining manual on using creativity as a tool for empowerment and allowing your personal identity to live in and guide all parts of your life, Kevin Morosky shares stories and inspiration from the women who have most influenced his creative path and...