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100 things to know about the human body
Find out who the tallest person is, how we wake up in the morning and what makes us blush in this superb introduction to the human body. A great book to answers the how's and why's of inquisitive young minds. With quirky illustrations and clear and comprehensible text, children can pore over the vast information provided all day or dip in and out of it as they please. A great way to broaden children's knowledge of an essential scientific subject, away from the classroom.
1001 Animals To Spot (1001 Things To Spot)
From the familiar to the exotic, children will love finding the animals to spot in this revised picture puzzle book full of different habitats. Bright, busy scenes provide plenty of material for both readers and pre-readers to talk about, with things to find and count on every page. Simple text and eye-catching illustrations combine to help children develop skills in reading, counting, matching and identification.
1001 Pirate Things to Spot
Young children will immerse themselves in the swashbuckling world of the pirates in this new addition to the immensely popular "1001 Things to Spot" series from Usborne. Scenes include a daring pirate raid, the pirates popping into port and fast-paced pirate races, all of which contain items and objects to spot. Overflowing with detail, this title encourages both visual recognition and also helps to develop number skills. Each double page contains small images that show children what they need to spot in the main image and how many are hidden - there are over 1,000 different images waiting to be discovered throughout the book.
Adolf Hitler
Children's Books, 12 Years +, Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
Learn about the life of Adolf Hitler in this informative biography, from his childhood in rural Austria to becoming the dictator who led Germany into a bloody world war. Part of the Usborne Young Reading series, this book has been specially written for newly independent readers and features facts, photographs and links to websites for more information.
Aesops Fables+Cd
A collection of eight of Aesop's best-loved fables retold for children growing in reading confidence. Sly foxes, thirsty storks and greedy dogs all feature in these fun stories, each with its own moral at the end. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. 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.
Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves
Children's Books, 12 Years +, Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
A classic folktale retold with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading alone. Ali Baba has discovered a cave full of treasure. It's a dream come true! But soon he has a nosy brother and forty thieves to deal with...Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
Animals at War: In Association with the Imperial War Museum (Young Reading (Series 3))
This brand new addition to the "Usborne Young Reading" series focuses on animals and the roles they have played in conflict, both modern and ancient. Find out how elephants helped Hannibal attack Rome, why pigeons saved hundreds of lives in World Wars 1 and 2 and how a little donkey called Murphy came to the rescue of wounded soldiers in World War One, along with many other stories of heroism and courage. Usborne's "Young Reading" series was developed in conjunction with experts from Roehampton University and is designed to encourage independent reading. Each title has clear, engaging text and is accompanied by original illustrations.
Art Deco Patterns to Colour
Children's Books, 12 Years +, Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Art & Craft, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
Astronomy
This title contains three new editions in the popular "Discovery" series. 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 and video clips and much more, which provide additional information for projects and homework.
Astronomy And Space (Usborne Fact Cards)
Better Left Buried
Brother dead...best friend missing...house ransacked...stalked by a stranger...attacked in the street...And Sarah has no idea why. She never knew her brother was hiding a dark secret when he died. But now his actions have led the wolves to her door - and the only way out is to run. A tense, unnerving thriller that will set your heart racing.
Big Pig On A Dig
Children's Books, 12 Years +, Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
Newly reissued to coincide with and support the Government's new focus on learning through synthetic phonics in primary schools, these delightful books will enthral, entertain and educate all young learners. They feature the ever-popular illustrations of Stephen Cartwright. They are developed in consultation with educational psychology expert, Dr. Marylynne Grant.
Captain Cook (Famous Lives) (French Edition)
Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Children's Books, 9 - 11 Years, Toys, Books & School, Books, French Books
Vivid account of the extraordinary life of the explorer, Captain Cook. Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive. Includes detailed maps of each of Cook's three incredible voyages, along with a chronology of his life. Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about Captain Cook's life and discoveries. Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.
Children’S Baking Collection
Children’s Book Of Baking (Usborne Cookbooks)
Packed with recipes for delicious goodies, including rich chocolate cake, strawberry tarts, crispy apple pies and tropical fruit cake, this title will give little cooks plenty of inspiration in the kitchen. Alongside recipes, basic baking techniques and skills such as making pastry are explained, as well as ideas for how to decorate your creations. Recipes are accompanied by illustrated step-by-step instructions to ensure perfect results. Beautiful colour photographs show the mouth-watering end results.
