Welcome to Usborne Books! 

We invite you to browse our site and discover everything we have to offer -- incredible children's books, reading incentive programs, book fairs, matching grants, leveled books, online shopping or personal shopping assistance, free books, or fundraising, plus a rewarding home-based business for anyone who wants to make money, make a difference, and have fun!

Usborne Books were first published in 1973 by Peter Usborne, who became determined to make a career in an industry for children after becoming a father.   Usborne Publishing revolutionized children's publishing with information books that combined very high educational and editorial standards, and made finding out fun.  Within months of first publication, Usborne Books were a major international success.  The 180 person staff in England includes fifty designers and forty writers whose goal is to produce books that "are better than good" and "provoke wondering."  Now translated into over 90 languages, Usborne Books have been widely imitated but never bettered and continue to earn glowing reviews and prestigious awards.

Why are Usborne books so incredible?  Peter Usborne's values go into every Usborne book:

"Children are clever--they are our equals.  We shouldn't talk down to them, but look across at them.
Books should be friendly, and as much like magnets as possible.  
They should be reliable and accurate, stylish and artistic.
They should be accessible, and also surprising and provocative.  
Books should help get you off your couch so you're not just sitting there watching t.v. and chewing gum.
They should promote wondering.
They should be better than good."
                          --Usborne Values as stated by Peter Usborne

Usborne Books are innovative, imaginative, charming, interactive, and instantly accessible to children.  Children of all ages are drawn to our books, and this instant attraction makes children want to read.  The appeal of our books to parents and educators turns read-aloud time into an enjoyable daily activity for both the child and the adult, making it easy to ensure a life-long love of books and learning. Whether you're looking for books that help younger children learn to read, or books that help older children read to learn, your Usborne representative is there to help.

As an independent educational representative for Usborne Books, I can help you increase your collection of books in your home, classroom, or library.  Contact me today for more information on personal shopping assistance, book fairs, educational workshops, or Reach For The Stars! reading incentive programs.  I can also help stretch donated funds and grant funds with our Literacy for a Lifetime matching grant program.  If you already know what you need, find it in our online shopping. 

More representatives are needed to sell Usborne Books in all areas, and it's easy to get started with your own home-based business!  Just contact me for information, or download a business information packet.   

Our Mission

"The future of our world depends on the
education of our children.
EDC delivers educational excellence one book at a time.
We provide economic opportunity while
fostering strong family values.
We touch the lives of children for a lifetime."

Company Profile

Educational Development Corporation is the sole US distributor of Usborne Books, educational children's books produced in the UK by Usborne Publishing Ltd.  EDC is a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ stock market (EDUC) and has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the 100 fastest-growing small public companies in America for the past three consecutive years.

EDC began its home-based business division in 1989.  This division operates as Usborne Books At Home (UBAH) and markets the entire Usborne product line through a combination of direct sales, educational workshops, fund raisers, and book fairs sold through a network system of independent sales consultants.     

EDC and Usborne Books have received many prestigious awards recognizing their contribution to the world of literacy and dedication to the company's Mission Statement.  These accolades from educator and parent organizations around the world are evidence of our continued commitment to impact the lives of children.

For more information about EDC, visit the company website.

The words "Usborne" and "Usborne Books At Home" are the trademarks of Usborne Publishing Ltd.  Usborne Publishing Ltd. has no connection with these pages and does not sponsor or support their content.

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