Complete Book Of The Microscope (Usborne Internet-Linked Reference)
This book features breathtaking photographs that reveal the secrets of the micro world, from algae to atoms, dust to DNA and flies' eyes to flu viruses. It offers practical information on buying and taking care of microscopes, plus over 20 step-by-step projects for use with your own microscope. It is internet-linked to lead readers to sites featuring photographs, slide presentations and movies of views that are inaccessible to the naked eye.
Danny the Dragon
Children's Books, 12 Years +, Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
This is a new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Danny the dragon gets on well with the local villagers. He lights their fires, cooks their food and is liked by all. But when a traveling salesman arrives at the market offering magic fire sticks, it looks like Danny could soon be out of a job. This title is accompanied clear and compelling text accompanied by enchanting original illustrations by Peter Cottrill. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. It is a great value quality hardback with ribbon marker guaranteed to foster pride in book ownership.
Digging Up the Past (Beginners)
Children's Books, 12 Years +, Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
How do ancient things get buried? Who digs them up? And what do they find? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. Illustrated with stunning photographs and illustrations accompanied by short, informative text developed with reading experts. Includes carefully selected internet-links to exciting websites.
Drawing Cartoons
Children's Books, 12 Years +, Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Art & Craft, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
Eggs and Chicks
Children's Books, 12 Years +, Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
Which bird lays the biggest egg in the world and how do tiny chicks learn to fly? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert. Includes internet links to carefully selected websites with pictures, information and activities.
Egyptians
Children's Books, 12 Years +, Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
Who were the ancient Egyptians? Why did they build pyramids and how were mummies made? These and other questions answered with vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, and short, informative text. Developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton for children beginning to read alone.
English Grammar
English Punctuation
Faber Castell Oil Pastel Crayons – Box of 12
Oil Pastels have excellent color opacity and provide smooth color laydown for rich oil pastel effects. Vivid colors with intense luminosity for encaustic, pastel and scraping techniques. In addition to their good lightfastness, they are very soft and easy to blend with your finger or white spirit. There are endless possibilities of blending individual colors to create new hues. Aspiring artists also have the option of thinning with baby oil. Acid-free.
Faber Castell Oil Pastel Crayons – Box of 36
Oil Pastels have excellent color opacity and provide smooth color laydown for rich oil pastel effects. Vivid colors with intense luminosity for encaustic, pastel and scraping techniques. In addition to their good lightfastness, they are very soft and easy to blend with your finger or white spirit. There are endless possibilities of blending individual colors to create new hues. Aspiring artists also have the option of thinning with baby oil. Acid-free.
Fairy Tales For Little Children
This is a beautiful treasury of picture books perfect for young children. It contains five stories from the "Picture Books" series: "The Twelve Dancing Princesses", "The Three Little Pigs", "Little Red Riding Hood", "The Frog Prince" and "Goldilocks and the Three Bears". Each story is beautifully illustrated and perfect for either reading aloud or for more confident readers to tackle alone.
Fashion designer Paris collection
Young fashionistas will love creating chic outfits for the dolls as they visit Paris. There are over 350 stickers inspired by iconic Parisian fashion designers such as Chanel and Dior, and Art Nouveau. With hints and tips for stylish colour and pattern combinations, and over 60 blank stickers to customise.
Fat Cat on a Mat
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.
Fighter Planes
First Book Of Art
Children's Books, 12 Years +, Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Art & Craft, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
An inspiring and practical introduction to art and artists for young children, with full-colour reproductions of works by Turner, Monet, Singer Sargent, Delauney and other artists, and things to spot and think about in each of the artworks. Also includes simple art activities inspired by some of the artists' methods and ideas.
First Encyclopedia Of Seas & Oceans. Ben Denne
This fact-packed introduction to the wonders of the sea covers subjects including coral reefs, whales and dolphins, undersea exploration and environmental threats. With internet links to exciting websites, including a virtual tour of the seabed and downloadable images of weird and wonderful sea creatures, easy-to-read text and superb photographs.
First English Dictionary
This is a new paperback edition of "Usborne's Illustrated First Dictionary" with over 2,500 carefully chosen words and definitions. It is packed with lively and humorous illustrations and photographs that help demonstrate the meanings of words. It includes an alphabet sequence on each page to help children find their way around the dictionary, example sentences showing how words are used and word panels giving suggestions for alternative words. It comes with over 700 internet links to websites with fun activities, information and animations.
Football Things to Make and Do
Children's Books, 12 Years +, Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
This is a brand new addition to the best-selling "Usborne Activities" series. It is guaranteed to have young children cheering in the terraces with its football themed activities, including a muddy training ground painting, a penalty shoot-out card and footballer finger puppets. Every activity is clearly and vividly illustrated in an appealing and colourful style, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. It contains fantastic football stickers that can be used to make the activities even more decorative.