Titles in This Set Reptiles Tadpoles and Frogs Rainforest Trees How Flowers Grow Caterpillars and Butterflies Spiders Bugs Bees & Wasps Ants Details Condition: Brand New Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781474974028 Publisher: Usborne Publishing Age Range: 5-7 years Overview The Usborne Beginners Nature 10 Books Collection Set is a beautifully illustrated hardback bundle designed for children just starting to read non-fiction independently. Covering everything from reptiles and rainforests to bugs, spiders and flowering plants, this set combines simple, confidence-building text with bright, engaging photographs and artwork. It's an ideal first encyclopaedia-style series for curious young minds building both reading skills and a genuine love of the natural world at home or in the classroom. About the Books Each of the ten titles in this Usborne Beginners Nature set tackles a different corner of the natural world in short, manageable chunks perfect for developing readers. Reptiles introduces scaly, slithering creatures with clear explanations and colourful pictures, while Tadpoles and Frogs walks children through the amphibian life cycle using vivid photography paired with concise captions. Rainforest was developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help build reading confidence as children explore the lush, layered world of the tropics, and Trees offers an accessible introduction to how plants grow, from roots to towering canopies. How Flowers Grow answers big questions about pollination, seed dispersal and blooms in different climates, while Caterpillars and Butterflies traces the remarkable transformation from crawling larva to winged insect. Spiders looks at web-spinning and hunting behaviours in a friendly, non-scary way, and Bugs offers a colourful tour of garden minibeasts. Bees & Wasps is a compact but surprisingly detailed look at these vital pollinators, and Ants rounds off the set by exploring how these tiny, industrious insects live, work and survive. Together, the ten hardback books form a cohesive, gift-worthy introduction to biology and ecology, written and illustrated specifically for children moving from picture books into independent non-fiction reading. Ten sturdy hardback books in one collectible set Bright photography and illustrations on every page Short, simple sentences ideal for newly independent readers Covers reptiles, insects, plants and rainforest habitats Builds vocabulary, curiosity and confidence in science topics A lasting gift for birthdays, Christmas or home learning About the Authors This collection brings together several experienced Usborne children's authors, including Anna Milbourne, Lisa Jane Gillespie, Rebecca Gilpin, Lucy Beckett-Bowman, Catriona Clarke, James Maclaine, Stephanie Turnbull and Emma Helbrough. Each has written extensively for Usborne's non-fiction ranges, translating natural-world topics into clear, engaging text for young readers. Their combined work reflects Usborne's reputation for accurate, child-friendly books that support early reading development. Why You'll Love This Set Compact, colourful and endlessly re-readable, this ten-book hardback collection turns nature facts into a genuine reading adventure. It's a reliable go-to for parents, teachers and gift-buyers wanting a trusted, education-led series that keeps young children engaged and asking questions. Please Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly from the image shown as this is the UK edition with UK ISBN.