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Back-to-school books from Usborne
Check out our top back-to-school titles for toddlers just starting school, and for older readers.
Starting school
Going to school sticker book
A gentle and delightful introduction to a first day at school, with 50 stickers to fill in the gaps in the story.
£3.99
School
This chunky board book follows the progress of a busy nursery class through the day, with sturdy tabs to help children find their favourite scenes.
£4.99
First Picture Encyclopedia
A beautifully illustrated encyclopedia for very young children who are just beginning to wonder about the world they live in.
£9.99
First dictionary
An illustrated first dictionary with over 2,500 carefully chosen words and definitions, and over 700 internet links with activities, animations and more information.
£9.99
Books for older children
Junior illustrated maths dictionary
A fantastic homework-helper that explains, in a simple, straightforward way, everything children and parents need in order to understand maths for the UK curriculum Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11).
£9.99
See inside maths
An amazing flap book that shows just how fascinating maths can be.
£9.99
Times tables flashcards
A box of 100 colourful wipe-clean cards to help children learn their times tables.
£5.99
What's science all about?
An engaging and informative guide to physics, chemistry and biology, how they work and how they apply to everyday life, with internet links for homework help and to find out more.
£12.99
Usborne science encyclopedia
Superb reference book to all the main fields of science, including physics, chemistry, biology, IT, Earth sciences and astronomy, with downloadable pictures and links to over 1000 websites for homework help.
£16.99
Grammar and punctuation cards
A set of cards containing fifty exercises and a wipe-clean pen to test grammar and punctuation.
£5.99
Tricky words to spell cards
A set of 50 cards showing 300 tricky words with spaces to practise writing them.
£5.99
Better English
Clear, informative guide to grammar, spelling and punctuation
£9.99
Improve your English
Over 100 colourful and entertaining tests and puzzles to help with grammar, punctuation and spelling, and clear and simple explanations of the rules of the English language.
£8.99
Essential atlas of the world
This fully revised and updated world atlas contains more than 30 colourful maps showing political and physical features.
£8.99
The Usborne History of Britain
Britain’s long and varied history comes to life with intriguing facts, stunning illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, maps and family trees, and internet links to find out more.
£25.00
... and just for fun!
Classroom jokes
Bursting with riddles, limericks and achingly funny jokes.
£4.99
School jokes
Cool illustrations, funny jokes and a handy size make this book ideal for popping in a school bag.
£4.99
Illustrations from Grammar and punctuation cards
Usborne internet-linked books
Usborne internet-linked books have links to websites with video clips, sounds, games and animations that help children find out more about a subject and learn to use the internet in a positive, constructive way. There are now over 400 Usborne internet-linked books on all subjects from art to history and languages.
The recommended websites are regularly reviewed and updated, and reached via links at the Usborne Quicklinks Website.
"I like that the sites are 'vetted' before my daughter visits them." Lisa Nichols
"As a school librarian, I love recommending a book with internet links, thus exponentially expanding its usefulness to the students!" Susan Beckstrand
Browse all Usborne internet-linked books
The Usborne Young Writers' Award 2010
Five Usborne authors have written exciting story starters - and now they want help finishing them! For details of how to enter, go to the Usborne Young Writers' Award website. There you can read the authors' story starters, watch video clips and find lots of helpful writing tips from each author.
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