Book Series · 9 Books

Usborne Beginners Books

In order from Spiders to Astronomy.

Spiders
Egyptians
Volcanoes
Sun, Moon and Stars
Planet Earth
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Spiders
Sale price
$474
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2002

Spiders

By Rebecca Gilpin

Discover the secrets of spiders and their intriguing world.

32 pages· 1,219 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Summary: Unveil the mysteries of spiders in this captivating exploration. From their diet to their unique habitats, learn about the underwater dwellers and the many-eyed wonders. Perfect for curious minds, this book offers insights for both beginners and advanced readers, with engaging illustrations that bring the world of spiders to life. What secrets will you uncover?
The complete set

Usborne Beginners Series

9 books · Published 2002–2014

Spiders

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2002

Discover the secrets of spiders and their intriguing world.

Egyptians

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2004

Discover the world's wonders through dual-level reading.

Volcanoes

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2006

Discover the fiery secrets of erupting volcanoes and their explosive power.

Sun, Moon and Stars
Sale price
$474

Sun, Moon and Stars

Chapter Book · Ages 6–+ · 2007

Discover the mysteries of the cosmos.

Planet Earth

Chapter Book · 2007

Explore Earth's wonders and natural processes.

Reptiles

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2009

Discover how reptiles survive and thrive in their habitats.

Penguins

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Discover how penguins survive and thrive in the wild.

Elephants

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Discover the secrets of elephants' lives and their global habitats.

Astronomy

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

Uncover the secrets of the universe and the tools that reveal them.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Usborne Beginners series?

There are 9 books in the Usborne Beginners series. It began with Spiders in 2002, and the newest book, Astronomy, was published in 2014.

What ages are the Usborne 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 Usborne Beginners to life.

01

Rebecca Gilpin

Author
02

Stephanie Turnbull

Author
03

Leonie Pratt

Author
04

Catriona Clarke

Author
05

Emily Bone

Author
06

James Maclaine

Author
07

Andy Tudor

Illustrator
08

Tim Haggerty

Illustrator
09

John Francis

Illustrator

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