German for Beginners CD Pack

$28.48

This title deals with everyday situations in which children may find themselves while abroad. Grammar is clearly explained and puzzles provide plenty of practice. This title is part of a series providing a thorough grounding in useful language skills.

Grammar and punctuation:Better English

$19.78

This bright and amusing book contains advice, tricks and techniques to help children and adults remember the often-confusing rules of English grammar. With cheerful illustrations throughout, this book should encourage children to improve their English skills in a fun and lively way. It points out common mistakes and misspelt words in written English, showing how they can be avoided. Packed with quizzes, tests, games and tips, as well as Internet links, this book should be helpful for the classroom, for homework and for the office.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Jack And The Beanstalk (Young Reading Book & Cd)

$12.08
The classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk humorously revisited. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone.

Kidnapped (Young Reading Level 3)

$9.88

Sold into slavery by his greedy uncle, David Balfour's only hope of escape is by siding with the outlaw Alan Breck. Follow his daring adventure in this action-packed retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson's famous adventure, specially written for readers ready to tackle longer stories on their own.

King Solomon’s Mines Level 3. (Young Reading Series Three)

$11.86

This is a thrilling retelling of the classic adventure story by H. Rider Haggard, in the popular "Young Reading" series. Allan Quatermain is on a rescue mission in the heart of Africa. The quest for a missing aristocrat leads him through scorching deserts, across frozen mountains and into the middle of a lost tribe's civil war. But the greatest dangers of all await the adventurer and his friends at the chilling King Solomon's Mines. It is full of 'boys own' style action and excitement, skilfully brought to life by colourful, modern illustrations.

Knights

$9.88

This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The books have two reading levels, with a simple sentence on each page for beginners, and more complex information for more confident readers.

Light, Sound And Electricity

$14.58

Remarkable photographs and the latest information about today's technological world can be found in this excellent book. An ideal revision tool, it also contains activities and Usborne-recommended Web sites designed to enhance learning. Includes a comprehensive index and glossary of useful terms.

Living in Space (Usborne Beginners)

$9.88

How do astronauts travel into space? Where do they live when they get there? What do they do all day? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about living in space. This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert.