The Usborne Book Of The Future

This heavily illustrated book shows what "homes and living might be in the 21st century."

"A charming fairytale adventure with an enduring ecological message." Peter Bunzl, author of Cogheart Wick has always lived in the dark and dreadful Harklights Match Factory and Orphanage, working tirelessly for greedy Old Ma Bogey. He only dreams of escaping, until one day a bird drops something impossible and magical at his feet - a tiny baby in an acorn cradle... As midnight chimes, Wick is visited by the Hobs, miniature protectors of the forest. Grateful for the kindness shown to their stolen child, they offer Wick the chance of a lifetime - escape from Harklights and begin a new life with them in the wild... Winner of the Joan Aiken Future Classics Prize, Harklights is a magical story celebrating family, friendship and the natural world, filled with a message of hope for our times.

Contains facts about the earth's features such as the mountains, oceans, natural resources, volcanoes, highest waterfalls, largest deserts, and deepest lakes.

This dazzling tour of the animal kingdome takes you all over the globe, from tiny bugs on Himalayan peaks to hairy rhinos in the depths of the jungle. The very best of today's wildlife photography combines with lively, fascinating text to reveal the magic and wonder of the animal world.

With big fold-out pages of bright illustrations, this book presents information on some of the biggest and most powerful machines ever made--from a bucket wheel excavator to a container ship with stacks of containers of international goods.

Why does nobody talk about money? This very helpful book is designed to take the mystery out of money. Filled with practical advice on such topics as how to save money, how to be a smart shopper, and how to budget, it will equip young people with the skills they need to survive in the world of money now and in the future.

Meet five amazing dragons in this magical addition to the much-loved That's not my... series. Babies love the best-selling That's not my... books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.