Book Series · 8 Books

Beginners Books

In order from The Stone Age to The Stone Age.

The Beginners series is a set of 8 chapter books by Jerome Martin, published between 2002 and 2016. Written for ages 4–9, most books run about 30 pages.

The Stone Age
Living in Space
Bears
Sharks
Bugs
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Stone Age
Book #76 · Chapter Book · 2016

The Stone Age

By Jerome Martin

Uncover the secrets of Stone Age life and their lasting impact on history.

32 pages
Hardcover
In reading order

Beginners Series

8 books · Published 2002–2016

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The Stone Age

Chapter Book · 2016

Uncover the secrets of Stone Age life and their lasting impact on history.

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$499

Living in Space

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2002

Discover the secrets of life in space.

Bears

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

Uncover the secret life of bears.

Sharks

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

Discover the secrets of sharks' survival and perpetual motion.

Bugs

Chapter Book · 2007

Explore the hidden world of bugs and their vital roles.

The Solar System

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

Uncover the mysteries of planets and space exploration.

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$499

Storms and Hurricanes

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2012

Discover the secrets behind nature's most powerful storms.

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$499

Owls

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

Discover the secrets of owls in the dark.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Beginners series?

There are 8 books in the Beginners series. It began with The Stone Age in 2016, and the newest book, The Stone Age, was published in 2016.

What order should you read the Beginners books in?

Start with The Stone Age and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #8.

What ages are the Beginners books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Beginners to life.

01

Jerome Martin

Author
02

Christyan Fox

Illustrator
03

Alex Pang

Illustrator
04

Emma Helbrough

Author
05

Catriona Clarke

Author
06

Adam Relf

Illustrator
07

Lucy Bowman

Author
08

Ruth Rivers

Illustrator
09

Emily Bone

Author
10

Kimberley Scott Paul Weston,Emily Bone

Author
11

Jenny Cooper Richard Watson,Emily Bone

Author

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