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«Young children will immerse themselves in the magical world of wizards in this new addition to the immensely popular «1001 Things to Spot» series from Usborne. Scenes include a wizards school, an enchanted forest, a wizard supplies shop and a grand wizard's feast. Overflowing with detail, this title encourages both visual recognition and also helps to develop number skills. Each double page contains small images that show children what they need to spot in the main image and how many are hidden — there are over 1,000 different images waiting to be discovered throughout the book.» |
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«This is a new edition of this popular «Young Reading» title re-issued with a hardback cover and the audio CD inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making the book and CD easy to store together. «Black Beauty» is the classic story of the adventures of a beautiful horse. «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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The classic swashbuckling adventure by Alexander Dumas retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. D'Artagnan longed to be one of that elite band of fighters, the King's musketeers. But he never dreamed that one day he would fight alongside the most famous trio of them all. Each thrilling scene is vibrantly brought to life with Victor Tavares' illustrations. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. With internet links to find out more about people and places mentioned in the story. |
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«Part of the «Young Reading Series One» that is designed for children just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability, this work contains three popular titles with hardback covers.» |
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«This is a new title in the fantastic «First Reading» series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. When a young boy meets a dragon who doesn't believe in violence he has to defend his new friend from the slash-happy St. George the dragonslayer. 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 offers a great value quality hardback with ribbon marker guaranteed to foster pride in book ownership.» |
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Featuring clear and compelling text that allows children to develop their burgeoning reading skills, this title in the 'Usborne First Reading' series tells the story of Princess Polly and her pony companion. |
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«A new title in the fantastic «First Reading» series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Wrap up warm to explore the world of polar bears, where young children can discover how polar bears keep warm, catch their prey and survive in the dangerous icy wastes of the Arctic Circle. Developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. A great value quality hardback with ribbon marker guaranteed to foster pride in book ownership.» |
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A beautifully illustrated anthology, with a selection of poems ranging from classics like Roald Dahl and Lewis Carroll to exciting new contemporary poets. |
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Clara's adventure begins on Christmas Eve with an amazing present — a magical doll. Soon Clara is in a flying sleigh on her way to the mouth-watering Land of Sweets, where she finds an incredible castle and the dazzling Sugarplum fairy. |
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«This title is a new addition to «Young Reading Series One», part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, based on the Greek myth, aimed at children just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability. Theseus is determined to slay the monster that lives at the heart of the Labyrinth. But even if he succeeds, will he make it back home to Athens in one piece? This title is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. It features beautifully produced hardback with ribbon marker to encourage pride in book ownership.» |
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«The two popular titles in «Usborne Young Reading Series One» have been re-issued in luxurious hardback editions with ribbon markers. The desirable and collectable editions help to foster pride in book ownership as well as reading enjoyment. «Young Reading Series One» is aimed at children just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability. 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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Illustrated guide full of fascinating facts about horses, horse riding and their upkeep. With info on different breeds, and how to tell a thoroughbred from a crossbreed. Illustrated by Stephen Lambert. |
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The story of Leonardo da Vinci's life and works, for children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. This book vividly describes the life of da Vinci, from his country childhood to his amazing legacy and explores many of his works of art, science, mechanics and architecture. It is illustrated with photographs of real-life locations, artwork illustrations by Christina Uzner and reproductions of Leonardo's most famous works. Developed in consultation with reading experts from Roehampton University and a distinguished art historian. Includes internet links to recommended websites. |
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This is a new title in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. With a journey back into the past, children will find out what life was like for a medieval knight, including going into battle, living in a castle, feasting and hunting. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, 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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The Russian folktale retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Prince Ivan sets off in search of the Firebird, which has been stealing his father's golden apples. A story of bravery, determination and magic that has captivated generations, and inspired iconic paintings, music and ballet. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. |
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This series consists of simple illustrated guides to answer children's questions about history and invite comparisons with life today. This particular title deals with castles. |
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