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From the Battle of Hastings to the Wars of the Roses, this book tells the unique story of Medieval Britain. Full of intriguing facts, illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, maps and family trees. Includes links to websites to find out more information via the Usborne Quicklinks Website as well as lists of places to visit throughout Britain. |
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Helps you learn about the paintings and sculptures on show in the gallery and the artists who created them. |
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This is a new title in the fantastic First Reading series, part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. It is aimed at children who are beginning to read. Let your imagination fly — soar into space and take a trip to the moon. This title features photographs with real images of the moon and fun puzzles after the story to consolidate learning. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a Principal Lecturer in Education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. Every title in this series features clear and compelling text accompanied by highly appealing illustrations. It is designed to motivate children as they learn to read. |
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This work contains two new titles in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. It offers information to readers telling young readers all about the fascinating worlds of frogs and bugs. Luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for reading. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey, a reading specialist. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations. |
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Young Reading Series One is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. Three popular titles in Usborne Young Reading Series One is re-issued in luxurious hardback editions with ribbon markers. The Young Reading series is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. |
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This is a brand new series on the world's most exciting vehicles, sure to appeal to boys of all ages and reading abilities. It is full of information on racing cars from how they were invented, the rules, circuits and cars of Formula One and a break down of the different models of indy, stock, rally and sports cars. Visually exciting and highly informative, each racing car subject is presented in a fun and accessible way with photographs, illustrated diagrams and comic strips. The internet links offer a fascinating selection of recommended websites — with sound, animation, video clips and much more, which provide additional information for projects and homework. |
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From the beaches of Dunkirk to the air raid shelters in the Blitz, this book tells the story of Britain during the most destructive war of the 20th century. It is full of intriguing facts, illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, maps and photographs. It includes links to websites to find out more information via the Usborne Quicklinks website as well as lists of places to visit throughout Britain. |
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This is a new addition to the See Inside series about how things — from the most mundane household objects to most complicated machines — work and operate. Lifting the flaps reveals the insides and machinations of machines and devices, explaining in simple, clear language exactly how they work. The machines include: diggers, cars, cranes, toilets, taps, microwave ovens and cinema projectors. |
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This is a sumptuous addition to the exciting Usborne Sticker dressing series. You can travel back in time and find out what kings and queens have worn through the ages, from Nefertiti's elaborate double crown, and Catherine the Great's sumptuous gown to Elizabeth II's coronation regalia. With over 150 stickers to choose from, you can dress each regal figure in accurate historical costumes, including medieval ermine-lined robes, Elizabethan lace ruffs and an Indian Mughal headdress. |
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Three exciting adventuresCordelia has been kidnapped from the doll's house. Florinda, the new doll, is showing off, but will she go too far? And Ella, the rag doll, has lost her owner. Read on to discover what happens in the magical world of dolls. |
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This series of books combines good stories with easy reading text for children aged six to seven years and over who have just started reading alone. The series has been developed with Alison Kelly who is an expert in early reading. |
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'Usborne Young Reading: Series Two' is designed for children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. This text concentrates on castles. |
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This is an engaging history of Western Art from cave paintings through to modern times, plus information about the artists and their lives and techniques. It is illustrated with a combination of full colour reproductions of the original works of art and humorous line drawings. Internet links lead to a range of fascinating websites, including online art galleries and lots more about the artists featured in the book. |
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This series aims to encourage independent reading with a variety of engaging and informative subjects. 'The Story of Rome' explores the myth and reality behind how a humble village became the head of a mighty empire. |
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Graphic-novel style picture strip is used alongside astonishing photographs to describe real-life survival situations. Internet links allow readers to access more information online via carefully selected and monitored websites. |
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Howard Carter had spent five long years in the hot, dry desert, searching for the tomb of the ancient Egyptian boy-king Tutankhamun. But what he found when he ventured deeper and deeper into the tomb was gold and treasure beyond his wildest dreams. |
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This is an overview of the history of the world from prehistoric times up to the year 2000. It is illustrated with a wealth of images depicting key events and everyday life in times gone by. |
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A fascinating introduction to the British involvement in the First World War. Covering some of the most important aspects of the War, including the life in the trenches, the Battle of the Somme, the home front and the invention of tanks. Illustrated with a wide variety of different pictures including contemporary photographs, posters and cartoons. Features maps, and quotes from major figures and popular songs. |
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This is a perfect general introduction to how people lived. It is now published in a new edition providing excellent value for money. Usborne World History books offer an excellent introduction to history, explaining key topics in clear and simple language. Exploring contemporary opinions of the period from artists and explorers, to the ideas and inventions of the time, the series offers an international perspective on events. Each book also contains a chronology, word list and time chart. |
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In 1914, the murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked one of the most destructive conflicts the world had ever seen. This is the story of the First World War, and the people who lived and died fighting in it. It is a narrative account of WWI, written specially for children who are ready to tackle longer and more complex subjects. It is part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. |
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