Usborne Beginners Science 10 Books Collection Set - Ages 5-7 - Hardcover

Titles in This Set
Earthquakes & Tsunamis
Sun Moon and Stars
Living in Space
Storms and Hurricanes
Volcanoes
Astronomy
The Solar System
Your Body
Planet Earth
Weather

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Usborne
Age Range: Ages 5-7 (Kindergarten-Grade 1)

Overview
The Usborne Beginners Science 10 Books Collection Set introduces young readers to the natural and physical world through ten bite-sized, richly illustrated hardcover titles. Designed for children beginning to read on their own, each book pairs short, clear text with vivid photographs, covering topics from volcanoes and storms to space travel and the human body. The consistent, friendly format builds reading confidence while sparking genuine curiosity about how the world works. Perfect for home libraries, classrooms, or homeschool science units, this set gives kindergarten and early elementary readers a solid first step into nonfiction reading.

About the Books
This ten-book collection distills big scientific ideas into small, digestible packages that young children can explore independently or alongside a parent or teacher. Each title in the Usborne Beginners Science range follows the same trusted format: short paragraphs, labeled diagrams, and colorful photography that turn potentially tricky topics into approachable, engaging reads. Subjects range from the fiery power of volcanoes and the swirling danger of storms and hurricanes to the quiet mechanics of the solar system and the everyday wonder of the human body. Kids get a taste of earth science, life science, and space science all in one set, making it an efficient way to cover multiple science strands typically introduced in early elementary classrooms. The books are developed with input from reading experts, so vocabulary and sentence structure are calibrated for beginning independent readers while still respecting their intelligence and curiosity. Because every title uses the same trim size, page count, and visual style, the set also looks great lined up on a shelf, encouraging kids to return to favorite topics or work through the collection in any order. Whether a child is fascinated by earthquakes, dreaming of astronauts, or just curious about why it rains, this set offers a friendly entry point into asking questions, testing ideas, and discovering the reasoning behind everyday and extraordinary natural events.

Key Benefits

• Ten complete hardcover science titles in one collection, covering earth, space, weather, and the human body
• Short, clear text paired with vivid photographs and illustrations for beginning independent readers
• Developed with reading experts to support early elementary literacy and science vocabulary
• Consistent format makes it easy for kids to explore topics in any order
• Great for homeschool science units, classroom libraries, and curious kids at home
• A thoughtful gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school season

Book-by-Book Guide
Earthquakes & Tsunamis — Explains how shifting ground and undersea movement generate powerful tremors and waves, with simple diagrams showing plate tectonics in action.
Sun Moon and Stars — Introduces day, night, and the night sky, helping young readers understand basic patterns of the sun, moon, and stars.
Living in Space — Follows astronauts through daily routines aboard a spacecraft, from eating to sleeping in zero gravity.
Storms and Hurricanes — Breaks down how storms form and gather strength, linking weather science to the storms kids may experience firsthand.
Volcanoes — Shows how molten rock rises and erupts, explaining the forces behind some of Earth's most dramatic events.
Astronomy — Offers a first look at telescopes, constellations, and the scale of the universe beyond our own planet.
The Solar System — Walks through the planets orbiting the sun, comparing their sizes, distances, and unique features.
Your Body — Explores how bones, muscles, and organs work together to keep the human body moving and functioning.
Planet Earth — Covers the layers of the Earth, its landscapes, and the natural processes that shape them over time.
Weather — Explains rain, wind, snow, and sunshine, giving young readers the vocabulary to describe the world outside their window.

About the Authors
This collection brings together six experienced Usborne children's authors. Emily Bone studied English at Cambridge before joining Usborne, where she has written widely on science, nature, fashion, and food for young readers. Stephanie Turnbull, Lucy Bowman, Abigail Wheatley, Leonie Pratt, and Catriona Clarke each specialize in crafting accessible, fact-rich nonfiction for children, working closely with reading experts at the University of Roehampton to ensure every title suits beginning independent readers while remaining genuinely informative, engaging, and fun to explore again and again.

Why You'll Love This Collection
With ten hardcover titles covering everything from volcanoes to outer space, this set turns science into an adventure kids want to revisit again and again. It's an easy win as a birthday gift, holiday present, or back-to-school addition to a classroom or home library, giving curious kids a well-rounded science foundation in one giftable package.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.