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This is a new edition of this popular title, which provides a fantastic reference point for students studying for their SATs and GCSE's. Split into 5 colour coded sections covering all aspects of the curriculum, such as ecology, zoology and human biology, as well as a general information section which includes essential charts and tables, it is brightly and clearly illustrated. It is internet-linked to further online educational resources through the Usborne Quicklinks website. |
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This is a new edition of this popular title, which provides a fantastic reference point for students studying for their SATs and GCSE's. It is split into 6 colour coded sections covering all aspects of the curriculum, such as acids and alkalines, reaction rates and the periodic, as well as a general information section which includes essential charts and tables. It is brightly and clearly illustrated. It is internet-linked to further online educational resources through the Usborne Quicklinks website. |
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This is a delightful collection of the popular Little Books series on nature. Young children can learn about the secret life of birds, the wonderful world of trees and flowers, and the wildlife living on the seashore and in your own garden. This is a great and comprehensive reference title for the classroom or for the home. This collection is comprised of the following titles: The Usborne Little Book of Birds, The Usborne Little Book of Trees, The Usborne Little Book of Flowers, The Usborne Little Book of the Seashore, and The Usborne Little Book of Garden Wildlife. |
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Croc is late for everything, even her own birthday party. She misses the bus, she can't buy new shoes because the store is closed for lunch, and what's worse, she has the hiccups. A surprise birthday present may be just what she needs. Simple, phonically repetitive text is a great way to develop essential language and early reading skills, and guidance notes are included to give parents confidence as they help their child learn to read. |
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This title tells the wonderful, mysterious and often funny stories behind famous inventions. Flaps reveal lovingly detailed artwork to show the hidden workings inside inventions. Carefully researched text explains the differences between discovery, invention and innovation, and how these three aspects unite. |
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Provides an opportunity to take a virtual tour around some of the most impressive palaces around the world, including the French Palace of Versailles, Henry VIII's Hampton Court Palace, the Al Hambra in Spain, Topkapi in Istanbul and the Amber Fort in India. With over 60 flaps to lift and look inside each building. |
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Throughout its history, Planet Earth has transformed from a tiny blob of stardust to a planet teeming with life. This fascinating book covers the earth's history from the Big Bang to the present day including how life began and evolved, the age of dinosaurs and the take-over of mammals, and how the planet is changing in the modern world. |
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These are four new titles in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for reading. Each of these four exciting new stories is a classic story or fable, retold with simple text to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read. 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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Who were the Aztecs? Where did they live, what did they wear and what gods did they worship? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this straightforward introduction to this fascinating ancient civilisation. Also includes information about everyday life, trade, sport, food and drink and conflict. A glossary explains more unusual words. |
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Helps young children improve their basic number recognition and counting skills. With the help of a group of friendly monsters, this title teaches children to be confident with first numbers as they complete the activities again and again. |
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A collection of ten of Shakespeare's best-known tales, retold in a lively, easy-to-read style with enchanting illustrations. Shakespeare's world of magic and mystery, romance and revenge, witches, fairies and ghosts is brought to live for a new generation of young readers. |
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What do sharks like to eat? Which shark glows in the dark? And why do some sharks never stop swimming? Young readers can find the answers to these questions and lots more fun facts in this shark-infested book. Part of an exciting series for children beginning to read on their own, with easy-to-read text written with the help of a reading expert. |
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This is a new edition of this popular title, which provides a fantastic reference point for students studying for their SATs and GCSEs. It is split into 4 main sections covering all aspects of the national curriculum, from algebra to APRs, volume to vectors and trigonometry to transformation. It is brightly and clearly illustrated. It includes a glossary of mathematical terms and symbols. It comes with internet-links to help learners find out more about maths. |
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This is a fantastic new edition of this bright and lively encyclopedia, introducing young readers to the wonders of the human body. Filled with information on the brain, respiration, circulation and the senses, this book answers such questions as Where does your food go? How many bones are there in your body? and What are eyelashes for? Simple text, amazing photographs, detailed illustrations and a selection of exciting recommended websites make the subject easy to understand. |
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This series introduces young children to a whole range of core subjects, from life in the natural world to the working of a truck. On each page a line for beginner readers is accompanied by a more complex one, which can be read aloud by an adult or by the child as s/he grows in confidence. |
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A colouring book with simple festive scenes and stickers to decorate the completed pictures. Christmas scenes include Playing in the snow, Santa's workshop and Decorating the Christmas tree. |
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An informative sticker book that helps young children learn about the fundamentals of geography, including a range of different habitats and the animals that live there, the weather system and how it works, and the basic geography of continents, land and water. |
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This is a sparkling seasonal title perfect for budding fairy cooks everywhere. It is packed with 16 delicious recipes, including snowflake biscuits, Christmas fairy kisses, jewelled fairy muffins, Christmas fairy crowns and a Christmas castle cake. All the ingredients used are easy to find, and every recipe is clearly laid out with step-by-step instructions, accompanied by photographs of the end result. The recipes will make perfect Christmas gifts for family and friends. |
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A write-in book which will allow children to pen their very own adventure story. With lots of hints and tips on how to create characters, plan plots, write dialogue and stage all-important action scenes, this book will start budding writers off with simple exercises, and build them up until they are racing through their own short stories. |
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Woolly the sheep is always escaping: running around Apple Tree Farm and eating Mrs. Boot's flowers. But when she runs all the way to the Show, something unexpected happens. This simple story is part of the Usborne Reading Programme — over 300 books across seven levels, for children who are learning to read. With quizzes and activities at the end. |
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