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Horses and Ponies (Usborne Beginners)

$9.88

How do horses live in the wild? What kind of pony lives hear the North Pole? Why do horses wear shoes? These and other questions are answered with vivid, full colour photographs and illustrations and short, informative text. Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.

Houses Long Ago (Usborne See Inside)

$19.78

A fabulous flap book for older children showing the houses built by people around the world in different historical eras. Stunning illustrations and over 80 flaps reveal the house interiors as well as fascinating historical facts about how people lived long ago. Scenes include an Egyptian Villa, a Viking longhouse and an English manor.

How Are Babies Made? (Flip Flaps Series)

$9.88

Combining simple text and illustrations, the books in the Usborne Flip Flaps series explain to young chi ldren how different aspects of the world work.

How Do Animals Talk?

$19.78

A gorgeous flap book exploring the world of animal communication, from noises and gestures to patterns and smells. Discover why antelopes show their bottoms, why skunks are so smelly and what words monkeys use.

How Elephants Lost Their Wings

$9.88

This work contains 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.

How to Draw 101 Combat Craft

$9.88
Learn how to draw 101 different combat craft! It's easy! Follow the simple step-by-step drawings and you will soon be amazing all your friends with your new-found artistic skills!

How to Draw 101 Space Aliens

$9.88
Learn how to draw 101 different space aliens! It's easy! Follow the simple step-by-step drawings and you will soon be amazing all your friends with your new-found artistic skills!

How Your Body Works

$15.82

This is a classic Usborne book which has been enjoyed by three generations since its first publication in 1975 - now completely reillustrated by the original artist Colin King, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. Anyone who remembers this book from their own childhood will love to introduce a new generation to this unique visual explanation of how the human body works. Those previously unfamiliar with it are in for a treat. It covers all the basics of human biology.

Hyena Ballerina

$9.88

A lively picture book with bright and humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together with a parent or teacher. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills.

I Can Tie My Shoelaces

$9.88
Children aged 4+ can learn to tie their own shoelaces with this novelty activity book. It includes an integral practice shoe and lace on the inside back cover to make learning to tie shoelaces easy and fun!

Illustrated Dictionary Of Biology. Corinne Stockley

$19.78

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.

Illustrated Dictionary Of Physics. J. Wertheim, C. Oxley And C. Stockley

$19.78

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 6 colour coded sections covering all aspects of the curriculum, such as radioactivity, heat, sound and electricity, 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.

Improve Your English

$19.78

If you muddle up your commas with your colons, struggle with your adjectives and your verbs, and are never quite sure when "i" goes before "e", then this text should help. Simple explanations unravel the rules, regulations and variations of the English language and special emphasis has been given to those tricky language problems that people often have trouble with. Puzzles and quizzes enable you to test yourself on what you have learned and to check your progress. The text should be valuable for anyone trying to improve their English language skills.

Improve Your Grammar: With Tests and Exercises

$11.86

Defines different types of words and explains when they are used, provides instruction in building sentences, discusses tenses, and includes exceptions to the rule and tricky language problems.

Improve your Punctuation

$11.86

This guide to punctuation contains clear explanations and plenty of practical activities in order to make revision fun. Special emphasis has been given to those tricky language problems that people often find difficult.

Improve Your Spelling: With Tests and Exercises

$11.86

This guide to the rules and regulations of English spelling enables any reader to assess and improve their skills. It contains practical activities such as puzzles and quizzes to make revision fun.

In the Jungle: Book & Jigsaw Box

$19.78

A brilliantly colourful 100-piece jigsaw showing a busy jungle scene, plus a 24-page picture puzzle book presented together in a sturdy box. The jigsaw measures 59 x 40cm and both the jigsaw and book are packed with things to spot. Can you spot a sloth wearing slippers, crocodiles hiding in the water, toucans with identical beaks and lots more?

Instructions for a Second-Hand Heart

$13.84

Jonny has a faulty heart and his time is running out. Niamh has just lost her twin brother in a tragic accident. As their fates collide, soon Jonny is on the mend - but desperate to know more about his donor. When he tracks down Niamh, he only intends to find out about her brother, the first owner of his heart. He doesn't plan on falling in love...A stunning, tear-jerking novel about grief, guilt, and the unpredictability of love.

Introduction To Genes And Dna

$19.78

This fascinating introduction to a complex subject explains the science and DNA in an approachable and understandable way, from basic biological structure and function to ethical debates such as genetic engineering and cloning.

It Only Happens in the Movies

$15.82

The greatest love story ever told doesn't feature kissing in the snow or racing to airports. It features pain and confusion and hope and wonder and a ban on cheesy cliches. Oh, and zombies...YA star Holly Bourne tackles real love in this hugely funny and poignant novel.

Italian for Beginners

$19.90

A guide for complete beginners and those wanting to improve their Italian. Internet-links offer opportunities to hear the language spoken by native speakers. Grammar is clearly explained and puzzles and exercises are included. For primary and secondary school students.

Jack and the Beanstalk

$9.88

The classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk is humorously revisited in this retelling of the traditional fairytale. Written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, this title is specially rewritten for children just starting to read alone.