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A rip-roaring adventure story, this is the story of Jules Verne's classic sci-fi novel, retold for younger readers. Intrepid explorer Professor Liedenbrock leads a dramatic expedition to an Icelandic volcano, where a secret tunnel leads to the very centre of the earth. One of over 250 titles in the Usborne Reading Programme — developed with experts — this book is in the highest of the seven levels and suitable for confident readers. |
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In this action-packed retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic, David Balfour must overcome obstacles including kidnap and shipwreck on an epic journey to reclaim his rightful estate. Designed for readers who are ready to tackle longer stories, the gripping text is accompanied by atmospheric illustrations. |
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More than just a colouring book, this is a unique introduction to medieval art for older children and adults. An interactive way of finding out about the images, motifs and colours typical of the Middle Ages. |
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This title features a cackling crew of rogues and ruffians to colour, from the cabin boy, the cook and the carpenter to the cantankerous captain himself. You can find out all about life on a pirate ship: dine at the captain's table, slumber in a swinging hammock below deck with snoring shipmates, endure mutinies, marooning and shipwreck, and take your share of the pirates' plunder. Extra activities include designing a pirate flag, drawing pirates step-by-step, writing a treacherous tale of pirate skulduggery, taking part in a treasure hunt, navigating a maritime maze, and discovering lots of interesting pirate facts along the way. |
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This is the history of the Romans in Britain, from Julius Caesar's first invasions and Boudicca's rebellion to the founding of Roman London and the building of Hadrian's Wall. It is full of detailed illustrations dramatic artwork, reconstructions, photographs of Roman mosaics, statues and other artefacts. It includes links to websites to find out more information via the Usborne Quicklinks Website. |
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A chunky little board book that follows the progress of a busy nursery class through the day. It comes with lots to look at and learn. |
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Three atmospheric adventures tell the life story of the legendary wizard — from his boyhood encounter with King Vortigern at a dragon tower, through his guardianship of King Arthur, to his fateful relationship with the scheming enchantress Nimue. Every page features fresh, dynamic illustrations that bring the magical medieval world to life in a modern, graphic style for a new generation. Easy-to-read text encourages even the most reluctant reader to lose themselves in these classic tales of swords and sorcery. This title is part of the successful Usborne Young Reading series, developed with a reading expert from the University of Roehampton. |
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This is a pocket-sized book packed with doodling, drawing and colouring activities for children (or adults) to do on a journey. It is a 'must-have' for keeping children (and adults) amused on any journey, whether its on a plane, train or on a boat. The simple travel-themed activities provide inspiration for finishing scenes, doodling and designing patterns, colouring pictures and lots lots more. |
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This luxurious boxed set contains 5 hardback storybooks, specially produced to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. All titles are taken from the Usborne Reading Programme and are beautifully illustrated with engaging text and a ribbon page marker. In full colour throughout. A must for any young child's bookshelf. |
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This title features over 200 simple doodling activities on tear-off sheets. Activities include doodling flowers, butterflies, dresses and pretty patterns, as well as plenty of animals, dinosaurs, monsters, spaceships, funny faces and much more. With over 100 tear-off sheets, this pad is ideal for journeys and holidays. Keep a pad in the car for long journeys, or have a few pages to hand for emergency entertainment at a moment's notice. |
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This durable, wipe-clean book allows children to trace over the dotted letter-shapes again and again, helping them to develop important pen-control skills and practice letter formation skills. It will help with reading and literacy skills as well as letter formation. It comes with a special wipe-clean pen which is really satisfying to write with, yet easy to wipe off the shiny pages. |
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This title features forty pages of wipe-clean activities to give pre-schoolers practice with numbers and letters. In preparation for starting school, children will have a head start if they know their letters and numbers, and are able to use a pen. It comes with a special wipe-clean pen which is really satisfying to write with, yet easy to wipe off the shiny pages. |
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This new, deluxe edition is shrink-wrapped in cloth binding and larger format. It is a wonderful collection of stories from the famous collectors of fairytales, The Brothers Grimm. Stories include: The Frog Prince, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, The Bremen Town Musicians, Tom Thumb, The Elves and the Shoemaker, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Rumpelstiltskin, The Goose Girl, The Bear and the Wren, The Twelve Dancing Princesses and Snow White and Rose Red. It also includes a short biography of the brothers themselves. |
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This is a treasure chest of ideas to help prepare for Christmas, for the whole family. It includes simple, step-by-step instructions for novel cookery and craft projects such as snowball truffles, bouncing snowmen Christmas tree decorations and an advent calendar designed as a castle. It will keep excited children occupied in the run-up to Christmas. |
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This title includes twenty Christmas cards with twenty irresistible designs for children to colour and fill in, with colourful envelopes to send them in. Themes include: Christmas decorations, Christmas trees, tobogganing penguins, presents, iced gingerbread men, snowmen in scarves and hats, Christmas fairies, robins, Santa Claus, Christmas stockings, a toyshop window display and Santa's elves. These cards are fantastic gifts for the whole family, with rounded edges and a small space inside to write a heartfelt message. |
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The perfect festive soother for parents and babies alike — this title features six traditional Christmas songs that are guaranteed to induce a peaceful slumber, including Jingle Bells, Away in a Manger and Hark the Herald Angels Sing. Accompanying CD contains not only the melodies for all of the songs featured in the book, but also ten additional tracks of soothing Christmas music, such as The Holly and the Ivy, The First Noel and O Little Town of Bethlehem. This title features colourful illustrations, sparkly foil details and tabbed pages that enable favourite lullabies to be located instantly. This is the ideal gift for baby's first Christmas. |
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This is the perfect book for the run-up to the festive season, packed with imaginative, inspiring Christmassy activities. The activities are accompanied by clearly illustrated, simple step-by-step instructions. Ideas include Christmas cards and giftwrap, lots of sparkly decorations and mouth-watering seasonal recipes. It includes over 800 stickers for use with the projects in the book or for putting on your own decorations or cards. |
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This picture atlas takes young readers on a visual journey around the world, from the hot plains of Africa, to the frozen tundra of the Artic. Detailed pictorial maps reveal the richness and diversity of human and animal life around the world. Each map shows the countries, their capital cities, most famous landmarks, longest rivers and highest mountains, while picture stories supplement the maps. It provides a simple introduction to maps, world culture and geographical concepts for pre-school children. |
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A fantastic addition to the series, this write-in activity book is packed full of colouring, doodling, puzzles, recipes, fun facts, jokes, games, and ideas for Christmas things to make and do. Featuring Christmas themes and traditions from around the world, the activities include code, word and number-puzzles, things to spot, pictures to complete, easy recipes and craft ideas plus over 200 stickers to add to the puzzles and scenes. The book is a 'must have' for the run up to Christmas, with lots of 'dip in and out' appeal that will have readers enjoying the book throughout the festive season. |
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Little girls everywhere will love dressing the characters in this colourful festive addition to the hit Sticker Dolly Dressing series. Help the characters dress for a variety of different occasions in the run-up to Christmas, such as parties, shopping for gifts and ice-skating using the colourful and trendy items of clothing on the stickers. With over 400 stickers, you can chose to help the characters look their best. |
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