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Stories of Merlin (Young Reading Series 1)
Three atmospheric adventures tell the life story of the legendary wizard - from his boyhood encounter with King Vortigern at a dragon tower, through his guardianship of King Arthur, to his fateful relationship with the scheming enchantress Nimue. Every page features fresh, dynamic illustrations that bring the magical medieval world to life in a modern, graphic style for a new generation Easy-to-read text encourages even the most reluctant reader to lose themselves in these classic tales of swords and sorcery Part of the successful Usborne Young Reading series, developed with a reading expert from the University of Roehampton.
Stories Of Pirates
Three original high-seas stories for children just beginning to read. Find out if Charlie can get rid of his pesky parrot and Molly can escape the clutches of the sneaky Captain Spike in these swashbuckling stories. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
Stories of Ponies
Three original pony tales for children who are just beginning to learn how to read. Meet a pony who is scared of loud noises, a pony who is always making mischief and a small Shetland who is about to make a big delivery...Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
Stories of Princes and Princesses
Four original stories about princes and princesses for children just beginning to learn how to read. Meet clumsy princes, stubborn princesses and a rather pongy prince named Percy in these highly amusing stories. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
Stories of Robots
Stories Of Robots+Cd
Machines cause mayhem in these hi-tech tales with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. Robot racers fight to reach the finish line, the Tidybot goes out of control and a sneaky thief plans a robot robbery. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. The audio CD includes a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.
Story Of Pegasus (Young Reading 1)
This is a lively re-telling of the Greek myth, in which Pegasus, the flying horse, helps hero Bellerophon to defeat a fire-breathing monster. This is a new title in "Young Reading Series One". Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, "Series One" has short stories that are full of excitement, aimed at children who are starting to read on their own. This title is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is Principal Lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.
Summer (Usborne First Sticker Books)
Tanks (Usborne Beginners Plus)
This is a brand new series on the world's most exciting vehicles, sure to appeal to boys of all ages and reading abilities. Visually exciting, highly informative, fun and accessible with photographs, illustrated diagrams and comic strips, this title is full of information on tanks, from their history to how they work. It includes three gatefold flaps which open out to reveal the inner workings of a tank and the large variety of tanks which exist today. Internet-links offer a fascinating selection of recommended websites - with sound, animation, video clips and much more, which provide additional information for projects and homework.