Category: See Inside the Books

Category Archives: See Inside the Books

See inside our wonderful selection of children’s book titles!

06Mar/16

The Usborne Science Encyclopedia

March 6, 2016See Inside the Books - Titles Beginning with TBarnyardBooks

You will find the whole field of science from physics, chemistry, biology, information technology, Earth sciences and astronomy to new fields such a genetic engineering, nanotechnology, telecommunications and the preservation of planet Earth including: Clear explanations of over 2,500 scientific terms — Over 1,500 illustrations and diagrams — Over 140 experiments, activities and observations to carry out — A quick reference dictionary defining over 1,500 scientific terms — Test-yourself revision aids. This combined volume includes: Energy, Forces & Motion, Earth and Space, Human Body, Materials, Mixtures & Compounds, World of Plants, Animal World, and Light, Sound & Electricity.

Ages: 9 years and up

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06Mar/16

Shine a Light: On The Plane

March 6, 2016See Inside the Books - Titles Beginning with SBarnyardBooks

What can you spot at the airport today? Shine a light behind the page and see … From the airport staff who X-ray the baggage and check passports, to the pilots who fly the planes, each page-turn takes you behind the scenes of an exciting plane trip.

Ages: 4-8

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06Mar/16

Lift-the-flap Computers and Coding

March 6, 2016See Inside the Books - Titles Beginning with LBarnyardBooks

An interactive introduction to information and communication technology, which explains what goes on inside computers to make them do what they do. With lots of flaps to lift and look beneath, fact-hungry children will devour the fascinating data contained in this bright and engaging non-fiction book. A return to the days when Usborne was a market-leader in computer books for children. Many of today’s tech professionals were inspired by Usborne’s coding books from the 1980s.

Ages: 7 years and up

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06Mar/16

Wipe-Clean First Letters

March 6, 2016See Inside the Books - Titles Beginning with WBarnyardBooks

A fantastic title designed to help young children learn their letters. Each page is wipe-clean and a special pen is included. Children can practice writing letters over and over again.

Zaner-Bloser (manuscript) was used for the Wipe-Clean series.

Ages: 4 years and up

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06Mar/16

Slot-Together Victorian Dollhouse

March 6, 2016See Inside the Books - Titles Beginning with SBarnyardBooks

Create your very own detailed model dollhouse, complete with furniture, home accessories and a family of dolls. Simply press out the sturdy, foamboard pieces, slot together and you’re ready to play. Comes with a book about dollhouses that contains ideas for games you can play with the house and the dolls.

Built Dimensions: Base – 18″ x 11 1/2″; Dollhouse – 16 1/2″H x 11 1/2″W x 7 1/2″L.

Ages: 6+

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05Mar/16

Shine a Light: On the Space Station

March 5, 2016See Inside the Books - Titles Beginning with SBarnyardBooks

What is life like on a space station? Shine a light behind the page and see . . . What do the astronauts do in space? What do they eat? Where do they sleep? What do they wear? Each page-turn will take you another step forward on this exciting tour of a space station.

Ages: 4-8

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05Mar/16

See Inside Your Body

March 5, 2016See Inside the Books - Titles Beginning with SBarnyardBooks

Follow your food as it travels through your body. Take a deep breath and explore your lungs. Let your mind boggle at what your brain can do. This exciting book, packed with lively illustrations and fascinating flaps, is bursting to reveal your body’s amazing secrets.

Ages: 7 years and up

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