Usborne Beginners Science Series – 10 Book Classroom Set | Primary School STEM & Nonfiction Learning Books (Includes Earthquakes & Tsunamis)

Usborne Beginners Science Series – 10 Books Collection Set is a children’s non-fiction collection created by Usborne. This set brings together 10 easy-to-read Beginners titles with full-colour illustrations and photographs.

Included titles

• Earthquakes and Tsunamis
• Sun Moon and Stars
• Living in Space
• Storms and Hurricanes
• Volcanoes
• Astronomy
• The Solar System
• Your Body
• Planet Earth
• Weather

Key details

• 10-book Usborne Beginners science collection
• Created by Usborne
• Non-fiction titles for children beginning to read independently
• Full-colour illustrations and photographs throughout
• Easy-to-read text with clear explanations and visual step-by-step support (selected titles)
• Suitable for ages 6–10

Synopses

Earthquakes and Tsunamis

An informative introduction to earthquakes, explaining the science behind different types and the effects they can cause, including tsunamis and landslides. Real-life examples are included, alongside coverage of safety, rescue and response when disaster strikes. Striking colour photographs and step-by-step illustrations support the text, which was developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University.

Sun Moon and Stars

A beginner-friendly look at space that explores questions about the Sun and the Moon, including how astronauts reached the Moon and what they found. Every page combines vivid full-colour illustrations and photographs with accessible text written with the help of a reading expert.

Living in Space

This title answers key questions about how astronauts travel into space, where they live and what daily life involves. It also includes additional facts designed to encourage curiosity about the world around us, presented in easy-to-read text created with support from a reading expert.

Storms and Hurricanes

Part of the same non-fiction Beginners approach, this book uses an easy-to-read style developed with the help of a reading expert. It aims to help children engage with the wonder of the world around them.

Volcanoes

An introduction to earthquakes and volcanoes, combining lively text with sensational images, diagrams, amazing facts and a comprehensive glossary.

Astronomy

A straightforward guide to planets, stars, moons, nebulae, galaxies, asteroids and more, using easy-to-read text, full-colour photographs and step-by-step visual explanations. It also points to further online resources via Usborne Quicklinks.

The Solar System

A colourful information book that answers questions about Mars, Venus and how scientists explore distant planets. Designed for beginner readers, it presents information in an accessible, question-led format.

Your Body

A colourful information book for children starting to read on their own, with vivid full-colour illustrations and photographs on every page. Short, informative text introduces the subject in a clear, approachable way.

Planet Earth

Created for children beginning to read independently, this title pairs vivid full-colour illustrations and photographs with short, informative text. The presentation is designed to make information easy to take in page by page.

Weather

A fascinating introduction to weather, answering questions such as what makes the wind blow, how rain can sometimes be red, and why tornadoes are like vacuum cleaners. Like other Usborne Beginners titles, it is written for children beginning to read on their own.