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Back to school
Scroll down to see our top titles for back to school, including sticker books to get children thinking about the new term, and essential maths and science titles.
Sticker books
A great way to get kids to think about starting school. Back to school sticky labels includes over 400 fun and funky stickers perfect for personalising school books, pencil cases, lunch boxes and more, while little girls will love helping the Sticker Dolly Dressing girls get ready for the new term.
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Starting school
Starting school can be a daunting time but these books are a fun and gentle way to introduce young children to the new experiences of their first day at school.
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Usborne encyclopedias
With subjects including geography, history and science, Usborne encyclopedias offer comprehensive introductions to school subjects packed with unforgettable facts, fascinating photographs, maps and diagrams, along with fun activities, quizzes and fact files. All complemented with internet links to recommended websites.
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Maths books
From primary school to GCSEs, Usborne's illustrated maths books are essential companions to all young mathematicians and a fun addition to any school bag.
See all Usborne maths books.
Science books
With vibrant illustrations and plenty of internet links to recommended websites, Usborne's science books are a fun way to learn more about the world and make fantastic homework companions.
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Most popular children's encyclopedias
"If you have room for only one scientific reference book, this is it. As a support for independent study or homework, it is as good as many textbooks...for the enthusiast at KS2 right through to GCSE."
Helen Pollard, Physics Department, Oakham School review of the Usborne science encyclopedia
"A great introduction to school life... will reassure little ones that school is fun and that mummy will still be there for you at the end of the day."
Made for Mums review of Max and Millie start school
Internet-linked books
Usborne Internet-linked books – including back-to-school and home reference titles – are enhanced with recommended websites where readers can find out more with virtual tours, video clips, games and other multimedia.
Visit the Usborne Quicklinks website to find out more.
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Farmyard Tales
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Games, jokes and jigsaws
Geography and atlases
Gift books
History books
Internet-linked books
Language books
Maths
Music books
Nature and pets
Parents' guides
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Religion
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