Abigail Wheatley Boeken

A children's baking bible to treasure and enjoy, even into adulthood

A charming introduction to gardening for absolute beginners, with simple instructions for plants that anyone can grow - even without a garden. Step-by-step illustrated instructions show children how to grow flowers, herbs and vegetables such as potatoes, lettuce and sunflowers. A wonderful introduction to gardening and where food comes from. With internet links to websites with more gardening tips and ideas via the Usborne Quicklinks website.Gardening is a great way for children to discover how plants grow — and where food comes from — by growing their own fruit and vegetables. An introduction for absolutely beginners, covering all the basics plus lots of hints, tips and ideas. No garden is required as there are lots of ways to grow plants in pots inside, on windowsills or balconies. Gardening — and particularly growing your own food — has seen a real revival in recent years, with waiting lists for allotments soaring. This is a great way to get the whole family involved, however little space you have. Includes detailed instructions on how to grow herbs, salad leaves, tomatoes, potatoes, succulents, bulbs, beans, pumpkins, sunflowers and lots more - and even how to create your own pond! Also a great introduction to the basic principles of biology, as set out in the National Curriculum.

An activity book filled with scenes of well-known Greek myths, from famous heroes and enchantresses to magical, many-headed monsters. Dip the brush in water and sweep it across the pages to reveal stunning colours, from golden fruit on King Midas's table to rainbow feathers on Pegasus's wings.

This title includes 18 different cake recipes that will impress your party guest but which are surprisingly easy to make.

A new way of looking at the medieval castle - as a cultural reflection of the society that produced it, seen through art and literature.

Engage children with the interactive experience of bringing 16 different bugs to life, including dragonflies and scarab beetles, using a brush and water. The book includes a laminated back cover flap to protect the pages, making it ideal for indoor entertainment and a fun way to practice pen control.

Discover an enchanted land full of unicorns frolicking with fairies, butterflies and mermaids amid magical gardens, palaces and pools. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to reveal captivating colours.

Packed with delightful scenes showing Easter bunnies, chicks and other creatures in flowery spring settings. Simply brush water over the black and white designs to reveal an array of uplifting colours.

Packed full of simple and scrumptious cake recipes that anyone can cook. Also includes tips on decorating, ideas for adapting recipes and lots of delicious toppings and fillings. Follow the simple step-by-step instructions to bake cupcakes, shoopie pies, macaroons and much more.--Cover.

This brilliant reference book reveals how astronauts live in space, featuring fascinating scenes and photos from the International Space Station. Discover how atronatuts keep fit in zero gravity, why they wear a tether on space walks and what types of food are safe to eat in space. An intriguing introduction to living in space with easy-to-read text, beautiful photographs and step-by-step visual explanations. An unintimidating book, its contents is accessible to young children but of interest to all. Includes internet links to websites with video clips that show how astronauts live, eat and sleep on the ISS, and games and activities about living in space. A completely rewritten, updated new edition of 9780746074497.