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This is a richly illustrated guide to the medieval world, covering the period from the years 500 to 1500. You can learn about everyday life in medieval Europe, from the lives of peasant farmers and merchant bankers, to Benedictine monks and feudal kings. You can explore the development of worldwide cultures and their different approaches to art, technology, warfare and religion. You can follow the rise and fall of kingdoms and empires across the medieval world including the Byzantine Empire, Chinese dynasties and the empires of the Andes. It features recommended Internet links to websites where you can download Usborne pictures, find extra information, or take part in interactive challenges. |
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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. It's dinnertime for Old Mother Hubbard's dog — but the cupboard is bare! It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is Principal Lecturer in Education from Roehampton University and an early reading specialist. Every title in this series features clear and compelling text accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations. It is designed to motivate children as they learn to read. |
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Curly the pig is stuck: will Mrs Boot be able to get him out? A well-loved story set on Apple Tree Farm featuring Mrs Boot the farmer, her children Poppy and Sam, and a menagerie of friendly animals including Curly the pig, Woolly the sheep and Rusty the dog. See if you can spot the Usborne Little Yellow Duck who is hiding on each page! |
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Using the special pen provided, preschool children can trace over the lower case letters, wipe off and repeat. Little ones need lots of practice controlling a pen as they start writing and this book allows endless opportunities for that. Friendly monsters take children through the whole alphabet, one step at a time. |
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This tear-off pad is packed full of ideas which will inspire children to get creative with their doodles — all you need is a pen or pencil (no specialist equipment required). With 200 drawing activities included, this is the perfect antidote to rainy days or long journeys — or just tear off a sheet at a time for some quick on-the-go doodling! |
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A super wipe-clean book that gives young children essential practise holding a pen and learning to make it do what they want it to do. It features a variety of fun puzzles that can help develop vital preschool skills. |
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Combining a phonics-based text with a funny story, the books in this series are aimed at beginner readers. The pictures give clues to the words and fold out flaps on some pages give children the chance to guess what will happen next. |
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Characters to spot, puzzles, games, stickers and lots of things to talk about in this bright, busy, look-and-talk book packed with scenes to explore. Whilst exploring the detailed illustrations of various shops, young children will also be honing essential preschool skills. |
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A new title in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Swoop into the secret world of owls and find out how they see, hear and hunt in the dark. Then watch as a baby owl grows up, climbs out of her nest and learns to fly. 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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This is a fantastic new edition of this bright and lively encyclopedia, introducing young readers to the wonders of the animal world. Filled with information on mammals, birds, reptiles, creepy-crawlies and waterlife, this book answers such questions as Which animal has a tongue as long as its body? How does a whale breath? How does a snake see in the dark? and, Why do zebras have stripes? Simple text, amazing photographs, detailed illustrations and a selection of exciting recommended websites make the subject easy to understand. |
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Suitable for children who are learning English as their mother tongue or as an additional language, this book provides an accessible approach to language learning based around useful everyday phrases and vocabularly. With over 200 sticker speech bubbles to add to the scenes. |
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A very simple colouring book for little children, featuring a range of scenes showing horses and ponies. Includes stickers to add to every page. |
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Perfect for rainy days and quiet times, this irresistible book has over 1000 creative ideas for drawing projects. Every page has a new suggestion, from a crocodile in his swamp to an aeroplane in the sky, with pictures to copy and space to doodle, colour and decorate too. It's guaranteed to keep children occupied and inspired for hours. |
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This is the new edition of the exciting adventure stories set in Sandy Lane Stables, perfect for pony lovers. Riding at the Hawthorn House Trials is all that Kate has dreamed of and this year she's in with a real chance of winning. As she works hard to prepare for the day, it seems nothing will distract her from her goal. But then on Christmas Eve the mysterious midnight horse rides into Kate's life and then suddenly everything changes. Unluckily for Kate, his owner, Izzy, has entered the trials too — and Izzy needs to win. This is just one title in the perfect pony tales, adored by horse-lovers everywhere. |
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Understanding the differences between people's religious beliefs is now more important than ever. Each religion is brought vividly to life with photographs, detailed illustrations and straightforward informative text. |
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An ill-matched band of strangers sets off on a pilgrimage from London to Canterbury. To amuse themselves along the way, they hold a storytelling competition — but the tales soon turn from ripping yarns to slanging matches. Geoffrey Chaucer's outrageous comic tales from the 14th century are retold for children of today in this luxury, illustrated gift edition. |
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An illustrated collection of traditional stories from India, including tales of the battles and feats of the Hindu gods, plus ancient stories of trickery and cunning — all retold specially for young readers. |
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A treasury of short stories, carefully selected because they make speedy bedtime reads. Each of these ten traditional tales takes just ten minutes to read aloud. Ideal for sharing with younger children; as children learn to read on their own they can tackle these simple stories on their own. |
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In 2012 the Rolling Stones celebrate their 50th anniversary. Their story — the band's meteoric rise to fame, the Marianne Faithfull, Brian Jones and Altamont scandals, the groundbreaking hits — is the stuff of twentieth century legend, and core to popular culture. But it is Norman's skills as a researcher and biographer which bring a whole new dimension to such a story. Written with the personal knowledge, trust and co-operation of the participants, this fully updated version is indisputably the best book on The Stones ever written. Norman spares no detail, covering the Jerry Hall/Mick Jagger split and the Stones' lives as tax exiles, the recording of Exile on Main St. as well as the iconic stage performances, Mick's control of the band's affairs and his contractual disputes with managers and promoters. This a story of fame, money, drugs, booze, sex, hedonism and the greatest rock band of all time. |
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A friendly introduction to basic letter-sounds, helping children learn to write letters and simple words by writing over the dotted lines with the special pen provided. Wipe-clean and repeat until practice makes perfect! Fully supports the UK Government's Letters and Sounds programme and phonics teaching in schools. |
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