The Usborne Official Handbooks Series

By Heather Amery

Step into history, solve mysteries and explore space through witty, practical handbooks for curious readers.

informative · engaging · interactive · thrilling

What is The Usborne Official Handbooks series by Heather Amery about?

Written mainly between 2005 and 2016, the Usborne Official Handbooks invite readers to step into another life. Early titles explore pirates, knights, pharaohs and Roman soldiers, before the series broadens into spies, detectives and astronauts. Witty, illustrated instructions, facts, quizzes and practical activities make history and imagined professions feel immediate and hands-on. Best suited to curious readers aged around seven and up, especially those who enjoy role-play and unusual facts. Battles, weapons, danger and mildly gruesome historical details appear, but nothing is graphically described.

Genres

Non-fiction Adventure

About the author

Heather Amery is a well-loved author who has written many books for children, including the popular 'Usborne Farmyard Tales' series. She enjoys creating fun stories about animals and adventures on the farm. Heather's books have helped lots of children enjoy reading and learn new words in a friendly, exciting way.

All the books in The Usborne Official Handbooks series

Official Spys Handbook

by Various

Can you crack secret codes, master disguises and spot danger before it finds you?

Roman Soldier's Handbook

by Lesley Sims

Ever wondered what Roman soldiers really ate—and how they survived their not-so-boring daily battles?

The Usborne Detective's Handbook

by Heather Amery, Angela Wilkes and others

Diss and Datt uncover clues, but can young sleuths spot the hidden truth?

Usborne Official Astronaut's Handbook

by Louie Stowell

Could you handle astronaut training, space science and a surprising day aboard the ISS?

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