This book tells the story of the Olympics from 776 B.C. to the present time, describing the traditions in ancient Greece, the first official modern Olympic Games in 1896, and some of the athletes who have made Olympic history.

This book describes the gladiators, trained fighters who were forced to fight as entertainment in ancient Rome.

Discover the remarkable ways the human body works. Explore a giant skeleton, find out what's inside your head and see what happens to the food you eat.

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.

From the great white shark to the mighty blue whale, children will love discovering the biggest creatures under the sea (and some of the littlest too).

"Philosophy is a way of thinking about just about anything. It asks big questions, such as "how can I be good?" or "what makes something beautiful?" Using lively examples, humorous illustrations and simple thought experiments, this book opens up the world of philosophy to both children and adults and includes links to recommended websites with videos, games and activities to find out more." --Provided by publisher.