Book Series · 8 Books

Beginners Books

In order from Living in Space to The Stone Age.

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

Living in Space

Bears

Sharks

Bugs

The Solar System

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Living in Space

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$499

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2002

Living in Space

By Christyan Fox (Illustrator), Alex Pang (Illustrator)

Discover the secrets of life in space.

32 pages· 1,075 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

Hardcover

Summary: Ever wondered how astronauts prepare for the vast unknown? Explore the rigorous training, the journey beyond Earth's atmosphere, and the daily life aboard a space station. Uncover the mysteries of space living and the challenges faced by those who dare to venture into the cosmos. What does it take to live among the stars?

The complete set

Beginners Series

8 books · Published 2002–2016

Living in Space

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$499

Living in Space

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2002

Discover the secrets of life in space.

Bears

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$499

Bears

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

Uncover the secret life of bears.

Sharks

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$499

Sharks

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

Discover the secrets of sharks' survival and perpetual motion.

Bugs

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$499

Bugs

Chapter Book · 2007

Explore the hidden world of bugs and their vital roles.

The Solar System

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The Solar System

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

Uncover the mysteries of planets and space exploration.

Storms and Hurricanes

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$499

Storms and Hurricanes

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2012

Discover the secrets behind nature's most powerful storms.

Owls

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$499

Owls

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

Discover the secrets of owls in the dark.

The Stone Age

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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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Common Questions

How many books are in the Beginners series?

There are 8 books in the Beginners series. It began with Living in Space in 2002, and the newest book, The Stone Age, was published in 2016.

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 authors and illustrators who bring Beginners to life.

Emma Helbrough

Catriona Clarke

Lucy Bowman

Emily Bone

Kimberley Scott Paul Weston,Emily Bone

Jenny Cooper Richard Watson,Emily Bone

Jerome Martin

Christyan Fox

Alex Pang

Adam Relf

Ruth Rivers

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