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The Terces Society are accused of stealing an Ancient Egyptian mummy from the local museum, get trapped in a crate with a mummified cat, and unwittingly find themselves on their way to the great pyramids of... Las Vegas. As they draw ever closer to uncovering the Secret, so too do their arch-enemies, the Masters of the Midnight Sun. |
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A complete and unabridged, illustrated edition of L. Frank Baum's classic tale of magic and adventure. Join Dorothy and her little dog Toto on the yellow brick road, as they set off to explore the magical Land of Oz. Can they find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and return to Kansas? |
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This is the eleventh title in the new Usborne Very First Reading series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and less and the child more and more. It contains puzzles for children to check their understanding of the text and guidance notes for parents. It is beautifully designed with fun illustrations to help motivate beginner readers. |
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Ten stories of the First World War from people who lived through it, published in association with Imperial War Museums. Eye-witness accounts of some of World War One's most important events, from the epic naval battle of Jutland to the strange Christmas truce of 1914, are illustrated with maps and line drawings. |
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Tiny Tom Thumb is no larger than his father's thumb and he's always getting into trouble. This traditional tale from English folklore is carefully retold for young readers. It is part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. |
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This is a new title in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. When the tortoise sees an eagle flying through the sky it gets jealous and tries to find a way to fly itself. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey. 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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When Cass dared to taste the Midnight Sun's deadly chocolate, her mind was transported back to Medieval England, leaving her body in a coma. She helps the founder of the Terces Society to escape the wicked clutches of the Midnight Sun and finally finds the Secret but, to her horror, wakes from her coma she has forgotten everything... |
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This is a new title in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. This is the classic fairytale by Hans Christian Anderson retold, following the adventures of thumb-high Thumbelina. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. It is a great value quality hardback with ribbon marker guaranteed to foster pride in book ownership. |
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Cass, Max-Ernest and Yo-Yoji, members of the top-secret Terces Society, are on a mission to track down a cursed Aztec tuning fork that has the power to recreate any flavour its user has ever tasted. But when an evil chef uses the fork to create a deadly chocolate recipe, and tricks Cass and Yo-Yoji into eating it, only Max-Ernest can save the day. |
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A touchy-feely board book with simple, repetitive text, tactile patches and bold illustrations suitable for babies and toddlers. A little, white mouse appears on every page, for children to spot. |
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This is a lively re-telling of the Greek myth, in which Pegasus, the flying horse, helps hero Bellerophon to defeat a fire-breathing monster. This is a new title in Young Reading Series One. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, Series One has short stories that are full of excitement, aimed at children who are starting to read on their own. This title is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is Principal Lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. |
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Robin Hood famously 'stole from the rich to give to the poor'. This illustrated picture book brings his legend to life for little children. When Jack's father is arrested by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Jack enlists the help of Robin Hood to break his dad out of the castle. |
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This is a new title in Young Reading Series Two, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. It tells the story of Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, from its beginnings in Hindu and Sikh tradition to how it is celebrated in the modern day. It 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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Developed in consultation with Allison Kelly, this story is aimed at at children aged five and over who are just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability. |
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This is the seventh title in the new Usborne Very First Reading series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and less and the child more and more. The Cow takes a trip to town in her automobile. It contains puzzles for children to check their understanding of the text and guidance notes for parents. It is beautifully designed with fun illustrations to help motivate beginner readers. |
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A satisfyingly challenging puzzle adventure for young children with a picture puzzle to solve on every double page. Designed to help develop essential skills including visual discrimination, sorting and matching, this book also tests readers' comprehension, maths and logic skills. Stickers add a further interactive element. |
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A satisfyingly challenging puzzle adventure for young children with a picture puzzle to solve on every double page. Designed to help develop essential skills including visual discrimination, sorting and matching, this book also tests readers' comprehension, maths and logic skills. Stickers add a further interactive element. |
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This is a new title in Young Reading Series Three, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. When Rudolf Rassendyll, a young Victorian gentleman travels to Ruritania, all he expects is a pleasant summer holiday. But when the King is kidnapped, he soon gets involved in a plot to rescue him. This book is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. It is a beautifully produced hardback with ribbon marker. |
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This is the sixth title in the new Usborne Very First Reading series, designed for younger children to introduce them to reading together with their parents. Parents and children take turns to read from the page (the text clearly marked for who should be reading) and as the books progress in the series the adults read less and less and the child more and more. The Queen wakes up in the middle of a night with a mysterious pain. It contains puzzles for children to check their understanding of the text and guidance notes for parents. It is beautifully designed with fun illustrations to help motivate beginner readers. |
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When intrepid friends Cass and Max-Ernest set out to discover the history behind the mysterious Symphony of Smells, they become embroiled in an experiment to discover the secret of eternal youth. Together they must come up with a plan to rescue their classmate from a hideous fate and escape the eerie pyramid of dastardly villains The Midnight Sun. |
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