A fascinating flap book with essential and exciting information on WWI in its entirety, from attacks in no man's land, what goes on inside a tank, and how fighter planes defended the skies against airships. Illustrated in full colour throughout by Maria Cristina Pritelli. Ages: 6+

Rob studied Egyptology at university, but never thought he'd do much with it. Since joining Usborne in 2005, he's written loads of books about Ancient Egypt, and on topics ranging from space to the story of Islam. He is also the author of several award-winning historical adventure novels, and a hopeless cook.