Usborne Beginners History & Nature 20 Books Collection Set (Castles, Vikings) Paperback

Discover a world of history and nature in one value-packed collection. The Usborne Beginners History & Nature 20 Books Collection Set in Paperback is the perfect starter library for curious kids and thoughtful gift buyers. With 20 engaging titles—10 history and 10 nature—this set brings accessible storytelling, vivid illustrations, and kid-friendly explanations to every page. It’s ideal for home libraries, classroom reading corners, and bedtime stories, helping young readers build confidence while exploring castles, Vikings, ants, frogs, and more.

Usborne Beginners History (10 Books)

• Digging Up the Past by Lisa Jane Gillespie
• Castles by Stephanie Turnbull
• Vikings by Stephanie Turnbull
• The Maya by Jerome Martin
• Romans by Katie Daynes
• Celts by Leonie Pratt
• Ancient Greeks by Stephanie Turnbull
• Egyptians by Stephanie Turnbull
• Iron Age by Emily Bone
• Stone Age by Jerome Martin

Usborne Beginners Nature (10 Books)

• Ants by Lucy Bowman
• Bees & Wasps by James Maclaine
• Bugs by Lucy Bowman
• Spiders by Rebecca Gilpin
• Caterpillars and Butterflies by Stephanie Turnbull
• How Flowers Grow by Emma Helbrough
• Trees by Lisa Jane Gillespie
• Rainforest by Lucy Becket
• Tadpoles and Frogs by Anna Milbourne
• Reptiles by Catriona Clarke

Product details

• Condition: BRAND NEW
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9789123972050

What makes this Usborne Beginners collection stand out is its approachable approach to big ideas. Each title introduces key concepts with concise explanations, bold illustrations, and age-appropriate language that early readers can grasp—and enjoy. The history titles invite children to step back in time, exploring how people lived, built, and interacted, while the nature titles invite hands-on curiosity about the natural world, from tiny ants to towering trees and rainforest life. This combination supports early literacy, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

Ideal for gift-giving, this beginners series bundle is trusted by parents and loved by teachers for its reliable content and engaging format. The paperback edition makes it easy to flip between titles for quick read-alouds or longer independent reads, and the compact size fits neatly into backpacks or classroom reading corners. With a diverse range of topics—from ancient civilizations to living ecosystems—children can build a cohesive book collection that reinforces cross-curricular connections and sparks curiosity about the world around them.

Whether you’re shopping for a birthday surprise, a thoughtful classroom resource, or a timeless keepsake for a budding reader, this 20-book collection offers an enduring, beginner-friendly gateway to history and nature. The combination of well-loved topics, trusted authorial voices, and Usborne’s reputation for high-quality children's literature makes it a thoughtful and practical addition to any young reader’s shelves.