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Книги издательства «Usborne»
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- Vivid account of the extraordinary life of the explorer, Captain Cook. — Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive. — Includes detailed maps of each of Cook's three incredible voyages, along with a chronology of his life. — Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about Captain Cook's life and discoveries. — Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers. |
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- Tells the Christmas story and captures the excitement of Christmas with descriptions of Christmas traditions around the world. — Describes Christmas customs, festive food, present-giving, songs and traditional stories with simple text and colourful illustrations. — The Usborne Reading Programme has been developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. — Young Reading Series One is for children just starting to read alone. |
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«This is a new title in the popular «Young Reading» series are re-issued with hardback covers with audio CDs inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making the book and CD easy to store together. The «Young Reading» series is developed with experts at Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability. The new packaging allows potential purchasers to view the inside of the book.» |
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- Vivid account of the extraordinary life of the explorer, Christopher Columbus. — Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive. — Includes essential facts and insightful details to help the reader understand the famous person and their times. — Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about Columbus's life and discoveries. — Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers. |
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- A comical story of a careless crocodile told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. — Cassy the clumsy crocodile leaves a trail of destruction at the Everglades Department Store. But her clumsiness saves the store from a pair of greedy robbers. — Humorously illustrated by Alex de Wolf. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. — The CD includes lively music and sound effects, and a listen along version followed by a read along version with prompts for page turns. |
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- Lively account of the Crusaders, with exciting descriptions of the main people, places and battles, including the peasant’s crusade and the siege of Jerusalem. — Includes maps and timelines. — Vividly illustrated by Emmanuel Cerisier. — Young Reading Series Three are for confident readers who still need to gain the stamina needed for standard length books. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton and a history consultant. |
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- The Easter story charmingly retold in very simple language. — Colourfully illustrated throughout by Norman Young. — Perfect for beginner readers — valuable at home, school, or Sunday school. |
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The Usborne Beginners and Young Readers series are increasingly being recognized and celebrated as having both the production values, content, and visual and commercial appeal demanded by the home market, and also the clear structure supporting children's reading development that is desired by schools. In my opinion, the Usborne Beginners and Young Readers series are by far the most appealing and comprehensive reading development supports available, now offering a vast range of subjects. |
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- This classic retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's comical fairytale about a fashion-crazy emperor is amusing illustrated throughout by award-winning cartoonist, Mike Gordon. — Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. — Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone. |
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- This fun sticker book is designed to help children develop their vocabulary and reading skills. — Children can begin to associate words with objects by matching the words on the pages to those on the stickers. — Jo Litchfield’s charming scenes provide lots to talk about, and pre-readers will enjoy simply spotting and naming familiar things. |
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- Great learning resources for young children. — 50 flashcards to help children master simple vocabulary. — The cards can be used to play games, for self-testing, or simply be propped up around the house or classroom as useful reminders. |
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- A fun and educational sticker book designed to help young children develop basic number skills in a simple and enjoyable way. — Covers number recognition, number patterns and sequences, addition, subtraction and multiplication. — Stickers and puzzles encourage active learning while the charming, detailed illustrations provide lots to talk about. |
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These flashcards are designed to help young children learn to read, each card has a word and a picture on one side and the same word, alone, on the other. Also included is a card with notes for parents and teachers that explains how the cards can be used at home or in the classroom. — Fun-filled practice in recognizing words and pictures — 50 cards based on the popular Farmyard Tales series — Illustrations by Stephen Cartwright |
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- A re-telling of one of the Brothers Grimm’s best-loved fairytales about a princess, a promise, and a frog with a secret. — Humorously illustrated by award-winning cartoonist Mike Gordon. — Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone. — The CD includes lively music and sound effects, and a listen along version followed by a read along version with prompts for page turns. |
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- A re-telling of the classic Jonathan Swift story told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. — Gulliver sets off on the adventure of a lifetime – and meets miniature people, civil war and a price upon his head. Will he make it back in one piece? — Charmingly illustrated by Peter Dennis. — Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. — The CD includes lively music and sound effects, and a listen along version followed by a read along version with prompts for page turns. |
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This delightful collection of new and traditional stories is perfect for reading again and again. With beautiful and gently humorous illustrations, both children and adults will be enchanted by these special bedtime stories. |
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The pages of this chunky storybook are filled with 17 delightful stories, both new and traditional, which have been specially written for reading out loud. With wonderfully entertaining illustrations by Stephen Cartwright, these stories will delight adults and children alike. |
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- A handy-sized guide to England’s capital city. — Contains a brief history of London from Roman times to today, as well as a guide to its people, places and tourist attractions. — Written in clear and easy-to-follow language and packed with colourful illustrations, photographs and maps. — With Internet links to recommended websites with virtual tours and further information. |
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- Every child’s favourite nursery rhymes wrapped up in the perfect bedtime format, with a luxurious padded cover. — An excellent gift, featuring all the classics: Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, Little Miss Muffet, and many, many more. — Also includes games and actions to complement and enhance the rhymes. |
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- An enchanting and vivid re-working of this classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen. — Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence. — This stunning gift book for young readers to treasure is published in hardback, with a satin ribbon bookmark. |
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