The Three Little Pigs. Susanna Davidson (Picture Storybook)
The Tortoise and the Eagle
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. When the tortoise sees an eagle flying through the sky it gets jealous and tries to find a way to fly itself. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey. 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.
The Twelve Dancing Princesses
The Usborne Illustrated Dictionary Of Science. (Illustrated Dictionaries)
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 three sections, each covering the key aspects of the curriculum for Physics, Biology and Chemistry, and including important charts, tables and lists. It is brightly and clearly illustrated. It is internet-linked to further online educational resources through the Usborne Quicklinks website.
The Usborne Internet-Linked First Atlas
The Wind in the Willows. Lesley Sims (Usborne Picture Storybooks)
Mole, Ratty, Badger and the infamous Mr Toad love nothing more than messing around on the river. But when Mr Toad develops an obsession with motor vehicles, will his friends be able to help before he loses everything? A delightful retelling featuring simple, engaging text and charming illustrations.
Things to Make for Mums
Toad Makes a Road
Trains
These are four new editions in the popular "Discovery" series, which currently contains over 13 titles. Visually exciting and highly informative each book presents its subject in a fun and accessible way. Internet links offer a fascinating selection of recommended web sites - with sound, animation or video clips which provide additional information for projects and homework.
Trees
This is a fantastic brand new addition to the "Beginners" series, designed to provide an informative introduction to trees and plant-life for young readers. It offers terrific reading practise for children who prefer fact to fiction. It was developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence. It offers great value for money.
Trucks (Usborne Beginners) (Usborne Beginners)
True Stories Crime and Detection
True Stories Everest Adventures
A collection of real-life stories: extreme cold, perilous danger and daring exploration, including several stories of tragedy the mountain's slopes. Includes maps, a glossary of mountaineering words; further resources - including photos, video clips and a virtual climb of Mount Everest - are available via Usborne Quicklinks.
True Stories Gangsters
A riveting collection of true stories exploring the shadowy underworld of organised (and not so organised) crime. Contains real-life stories of a number of famous gangsters, including Al Capone and his reign of terror over Chicago, and Ned Kelly and his last stand in the Australian bush. With maps and more resources online via Usborne Quicklinks.
True Stories Polar Adventures
A collection of true stories of exploration over the icy wastelands of the North and South Poles, including the fated expedition of Captain Scott of the Antartic and Ernest Shackleton's epic trek across the snow to save his crew. Stories are illustrated with maps and drawings, and readers can find out more online via Usborne Quicklinks.
True Stories Survival
Tutankhamun
Howard Carter had spent five long years in the hot, dry desert, searching for the tomb of the ancient Egyptian boy-king Tutankhamun. But what he found when he ventured deeper and deeper into the tomb was gold and treasure beyond his wildest dreams. Part of Young Reading Level 3, created for children ready to tackle longer stories and more diverse subjects.
Twelfth Night
Shakespeare's classic comedy retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Viola is left shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria, she must disguise herself as a boy for protection. But when she becomes a page for Duke Orsino, things start to get a little complicated. This title is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.