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Complete Book Of Drawing
Children's Books, 12 Years +, Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Art & Craft, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
This is a comprehensive and inspiring guide to drawing and painting, ranging from people and animals to dinosaurs and buildings. Whatever their level of skill, each idea will inspire readers and give technical information on how to improve their standard of drawing. The reference section provides details of artists' materials and how and when to use them.
Complete Book Of First Experiences
This is a bright new edition of this complete collection of "First Experiences", introducing young children to situations they might find themselves in for the first time. It features Stephen Cartwright's gently humorous illustrations, bursting with things for children to look at, learn from and talk about. It features simple text that enables slightly older children to read the stories for themselves. The nine stories included in this collection are also available separately.
Complete Book Of The Microscope (Usborne Internet-Linked Reference)
This book features breathtaking photographs that reveal the secrets of the micro world, from algae to atoms, dust to DNA and flies' eyes to flu viruses. It offers practical information on buying and taking care of microscopes, plus over 20 step-by-step projects for use with your own microscope. It is internet-linked to lead readers to sites featuring photographs, slide presentations and movies of views that are inaccessible to the naked eye.
Cookbook For Boys
This is a fantastic no-nonsense, no-frills cookbook written with boys in mind. It contains recipes for complete beginners and budding chefs alike; from making toast and boiling an egg to roasting chicken and baking muffins. The recipes include sandwiches, burgers, pasta, curry, apple pie and smoothies. Many recipes contain suggestions for alternative ingredients or cooking methods to encourage innovation and fun in the kitchen. Each recipe is explained in step-by-step instructions accompanied by clear illustrations.
Danny the Dragon
Children's Books, 12 Years +, Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Danny the dragon gets on well with the local villagers. He lights their fires, cooks their food and is liked by all. But when a traveling salesman arrives at the market offering magic fire sticks, it looks like Danny could soon be out of a job. This title is accompanied clear and compelling text accompanied by enchanting original illustrations by Peter Cottrill. 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.
Digging Up the Past (Beginners)
Children's Books, 12 Years +, Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
How do ancient things get buried? Who digs them up? And what do they find? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. Illustrated with stunning photographs and illustrations accompanied by short, informative text developed with reading experts. Includes carefully selected internet-links to exciting websites.
Doll’s House Sticker and Colouring Book
Children's Books, 0 - 3 Years, Toys by Age, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 4 - 8 Years, Art & Craft, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books, School, Stationery
A delightful sticker and colouring book for little children, featuring a range of scenes showing different rooms in a doll's house. Contains over 200 stickers including a rocking chair, a freestanding bath tub and musical instruments. A creative activity book for all budding home designers. With plenty of rooms to sticker and colour, including a sitting room, a playroom and a boy's and girl's bedroom, this is likely to keep children busy for hours. Each page includes useful suggestions as to which sticker can be used where. Or children can get creative and put them wherever they like.
Dot to Dot Book (Usborne Dot-to-dot)
This bumper collection of Usborne Dot-to-dot books has a bright new cover and is full of things to spot, shapes to make and interesting facts. It should keep children occupied for hours on rainy days or long car journeys. Entertaining and educational, these books both encourage children in the acquisition of number skills and help them practise drawing.
Dot to Dot Machines
Children's Books, 4 - 8 Years, Toys by Age, 5 - 8 years, Art & Craft, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
Dot to Dot Nature
Children's Books, 4 - 8 Years, Toys by Age, 5 - 8 years, Art & Craft, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
Dot to Dot Space
Children's Books, 4 - 8 Years, Toys by Age, 5 - 8 years, Art & Craft, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
Drawing Animals
This title presents two new editions of these innovative books, each brimming with easy ideas for drawing faces and animals. It contains simple, step-by-step instructions that show how to create portraits, caricatures and animals, using pencils, pens, pastels and paints. It features quick links that link to websites with handy practical tips, examples of faces and animals by real artists and interactive art activities.
Drawing Cartoons
Children's Books, 12 Years +, Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Art & Craft, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
Drawing Faces
Children's Books, 0 - 3 Years, Toys by Age, 1 - 3 years, 3 - 5 years, 4 - 8 Years, 5 - 8 years, Art & Craft, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
This is a new edition of this innovative book, brimming with easy ideas for drawing faces. Simple, step-by-step instructions show how to create portraits, caricatures and cartoons, using pencils, pens, pastels and paints. Quicklinks link to websites with handy practical tips, examples of faces and animals by real artists and interactive art activities.
Early Years Wipe-Clean Numbers 1 to 10 3-4
Little ones will enjoy learning the number sequence 1 to 10 with this fun activity book. Count vegetables in a garden, draw the route around a mini golf course, trace numbers on hot air balloons and lots more. Durable, wipe-clean pages mean children can practise again and again, and there are helpful notes and tips for grown-ups at the back.
Early Years Wipe-Clean Shapes and Patterns
This fun book is a perfect introduction to shapes and patterns for young children. Learn how to recognise and draw triangles, circles, squares and more, and add patterns to a range of colourful scenes. Durable, wipe-clean pages mean children can practise again and again, and there are helpful notes and tips for grown-ups at the back.
Early Years Wipe-Clean Starting to Add 4-5
This fun book is a perfect introduction to addition and helps little children to develop pen control. Count animals at the zoo, create pairs at a picnic, write number sequences and lots more. Durable, wipe-clean pages mean children can practise again and again, and there are helpful notes and tips for grown-ups at the back.
Eggs and Chicks
Children's Books, 12 Years +, Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
Which bird lays the biggest egg in the world and how do tiny chicks learn to fly? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert. Includes internet links to carefully selected websites with pictures, information and activities.
Egyptians
Children's Books, 12 Years +, Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
Who were the ancient Egyptians? Why did they build pyramids and how were mummies made? These and other questions answered with vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, and short, informative text. Developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton for children beginning to read alone.
