Why is book shopping for young people so difficult. You know your son, daughter or young friend has certain interests, but which book to get them?

Shopping with Usborne makes it incredibly easy. First, all of Usborne’s titles are top quality – gorgeous illustrations, beautiful photography, thick paper, bright colors, and extras like spot varnishing and sewn bindings.

Second, popular subjects like dinosaurs, princesses, art activities, and animals are covered by Usborne in all age groups from birth to high school (even adults enjoy  the more mature titles). Finally, if your child like one books in a book series, they’re guaranteed to love them all.

Here’s an example. Let’s say your son loves everything to do with space. Here are your choices:

• Mouse on the Moon – for ages 9 months and up. This book is part of the Look Through Board Books series, which also includes Bunny on the Beach and Panda in the Park.
• On the Moon – for ages 2 years and up. This book is part of the Picture Books series, where science is introduced to young children in form of story and picture books. Other titles in this series include: The Butterfly, In the Castle, On the Seashore, A Rainy Day, The Snowy Day, Pinocchio, and The Snow Queen (The Birds and What’s Underground coming soon)
• Dot to Dot in Space – For ages 4 to 7, this bright, friendly activity book is both entertaining and educational. Young children will have lots of fun finding the hidden pictures and developing their number skills and pencil control at the same time. This book is part of the Dot to Dot series which includes books on nature, the farm, dinosaurs and the seashore.
• First Guide to the Universe C/V – For ages 7 to 9, this book explains some of the fascinating mysteries of the Universe for the younger reader. Written in clear, simple language and with bright colorful illustrations, it’s perfect for any child interested in space and spaceflight. One section looks at our own planet Earth, explaining such things as why it gets dark at night, why we have weather and what is under the ground.

Another section looks at our part of the Universe — the Sun, the Moon and the planets — and the stars and galaxies of outer space. This book also talks about space travel, explaining how rockets work, what satellites do, the Apollo Moon missions and the future in space. The material in this book is also available as three separate titles: Our Earth, Rockets and Spaceflight and Sun, Moon and Planets and is part of the Explainers Series.

• Astronomy IL – For ages 8 and up. In this book, you’ll discover some of the amazing things that are out there, many of which you can see with just a pair of binoculars or a small telescope. This book will give you practical advice about how to find them, as well as the answers to hundreds of questions, including: What are constellations and how can you find them? Why do the stars seem to change position from one night to the next? What happens when there’s an eclipse? What causes meteor showers? This is part of the Discovery Series including books on snakes, birds, bugs, sharks, whales and dolphins. All of these titles are Internet linked.)
• Book of Astronomy and Space IL – for ages 8 and up, this Usborne Internet linked book gives you a breathtaking surface-eye view of the planets. See stars exploding, black holes forming, and zoom through the solar system with comets and asteroids. Navigate the night sky using our clear, detailed maps. This updated edition shows you the universe, using the latest amazing information from astronomers around the world, and space proves around the galaxy. This book also includes practical information on home astronomy and buying and using equipment. This is part of the Complete Books series.
• First Encyclopedia of Space – for children 10 years and up with simple text, amazing photographs, detailed illustrations and a selection of exciting, recommended web sites introduce young readers to the wonders of the Universe. Other titles in this series include: First Encyclopedia of Animals, First Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs, First Encyclopedia of History, First Encyclopedia of Our World, First Encyclopedia of Science, First Encyclopedia of Seas and Oceans, and First Encyclopedia of the Human Body (these are also available in mini-editions and all titles are Internet linked.)

So you see while you still have many, many choices Usborne makes it easy by picking popular subjects, and breaking them up by age groups. They also give you different angles on the subject – do you want “just the facts” or maybe some activities to do? Finally, if your child likes one of the books in a series, he or she will also like other books from that series.

Now go here to search by age group, series and category to find out what your child will like. Do they have an interest in dinosaurs or a passion for all things fairies and princesses? Do they like science or ballet? Usborne truly has the books children love to read.

Want more info? Try Usborne’s Quicklinks website to see how to enter book and page numbers you are interested in learning more about. This site will provide you web addresses of safe, content appropriate websites you can visit to research a subject in a fun and informative way.

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