Book Series · 21 Books

Usborne Beginners Books

In order from The Stone Age to Caterpillars and Butterflies.

The Usborne Beginners series is a set of 21 picture books by Stephanie Turnbull, published between 2002 and 2026. Written for ages 4–9, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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

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In reading order

Usborne Beginners Series

21 books · Published 2002–2026

#76

#76 in Series

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.

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$474

Spiders

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2002

Discover the secrets of spiders and their intriguing world.

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$499

Bears

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

Uncover the secret life of bears.

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$574

Trucks

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2003

Discover vibrant facts with engaging visuals for young readers.

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Egyptians

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2004

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

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$499

Volcanoes

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2006

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

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$499

Sharks

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2007

Discover the secrets of sharks' survival and perpetual motion.

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$474

Sun, Moon and Stars

Chapter Book · Ages 6–+ · 2007

Discover the mysteries of the cosmos.

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$499

Bugs

Chapter Book · 2007

Explore the hidden world of bugs and their vital roles.

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$499

Planet Earth

Chapter Book · 2007

Explore Earth's wonders and natural processes.

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$499

Reptiles

Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2009

Discover how reptiles survive and thrive in their habitats.

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$499

Penguins

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

Discover how penguins survive and thrive in the wild.

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The Solar System

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

Uncover the mysteries of planets and space exploration.

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$474

Elephants

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

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

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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

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2013

Discover the secrets of owls in the dark.

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$574

Snakes

Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2014

Discover the secrets of snakes in this beginner's guide.

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$499

Astronomy

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2014

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

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$574

Planes

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2026

Discover aviation's pioneers and the future of flight.

Caterpillars and Butterflies

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Caterpillars and Butterflies

Picture Book

How does a tiny crawling caterpillar turn into a butterfly on the wing?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Usborne Beginners series?

There are 21 books in the Usborne Beginners series. It began with The Stone Age in 2016, and the newest book, Caterpillars and Butterflies, is the most recent.