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Ride by Moonlight
'I can't! I'm not riding again!' However often Charlie repeats the words, his friends won't believe him. After all, he has a place at racing school starting in a couple of months. He had an accident and fell off his horse. Who hasn't? He wasn't even hurt. His friends realize it's going to take something exceptional to get him riding again.
Robinson Crusoe
The classic story re-told for children growing in reading confidence. Follows the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, who survives a shipwreck only to find himself stuck of a desert island! How will he manage alone? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
Rocks & Fossils (Usborne Nature Trail)
This is a new edition of the popular title in the "Naturetrail" series, opening young readers' eyes to the world around them. Clear text, illustrations and photographs explain how rocks, minerals and fossils are actually formed, what they can tell us about the history of the earth and its future, and where you can see and find them. Fantastic facts boxes and short experiments enhance understanding. The end section contains a field spotter's guide listing the main rocks, minerals and fossils to be seen, followed by collecting tips and advice.
Rocks and Minerals (Usborne Spotter’s Guide)
Usborne Spotters Guides are perfect companions for enthusiasts of the natural world. Each title includes detailed full-colour illustrations, plus short descriptions and essential details. Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about each subject. A classic Usborne series reissued using the latest reproduction technology for accuracy of colour and detail. Perfect for both children and adults and incredible value for money.
Romans
Rubbish and Recycling
Second World War (Young Reading Series Three)
This title offers a clear and informative account of how the Second World War began, the infamous battles and the conclusion and aftermath of the war. It is illustrated with maps, evocative archive photographs and illustrations. It includes descriptions of the most famous events including Pearl Harbor, Battle of Midway, D-Day and the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Part of series three of the Usborne Reading Programme for children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex information. Produced in association with the Imperial War Museum, London.
Sharks
This work contains 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 and video clips which provide additional information for projects and homework.
Sharks (Usborne Beginners)
What do sharks like to eat? Which shark glows in the dark? And why do some sharks never stop swimming? Young readers can find the answers to these questions and lots more fun facts in this shark-infested book. Part of an exciting series for children beginning to read on their own, with easy-to-read text written with the help of a reading expert.
Sleeping Beauty
Cursed at birth, Princess Rose is destined to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die. Can the good fairies, and true love's kiss, save her? Part of the "Young Reading" series, this title has been specially written for children just beginning to read, helping them to develop their reading skills.
Snail Brings the Mail
A humourous tale, specially written to develop phonemic awareness. Ideal for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves. Rhythmic, phonically repetitive text helps to develop essential language and early reading skills, and guidance notes at the back give parents confidence as they help their child learn to read. Postman snail does his best but he's ever so slow. After a bad storm - and a flood which almost prevents snail completing his round - snail spots something for sale which ends all his troubles.
Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs
A lively retelling of this classic fairytale from the Brothers Grimm, recounting the story of a beautiful princess with skin as white as snow, lips as red as blood, and hair as black as ebony; Charmingly illustrated by Desideria Guicciardini; Young readers will treasure this beautiful gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker; The Young Reading Series is designed to encourage independent reading and covers a range of subject matter, including the retelling of children's classics, fairytales, and a wide variety of narrative non-fiction.
Spiders (Usborne Beginners)
Start To Cook. Abigail Wheatley
This is a comprehensive book covering all the basics of cooking, perfect for children or beginner cooks of any age. It is fully illustrated with colour photographs, and clear step-by-step diagrams show what to do at each stage of a recipe. Dishes included range from simple sandwiches, salads, soups, stews and desserts through to straightforward classics such as roast chicken, homemade bread, sponge cake, chocolate chip cookies and even profiteroles. Each recipe is marked clearly with allergy advice, and variations on recipes are also included to cater for different food preferences and tastes. Each recipe also comes with a difficulty rating, indicating clearly which are very easy and which require a bit of extra time or effort.
Step-By-Step Drawing Book
Children's Books, 12 Years +, Toys by Age, 8 years and above, Art & Craft, Toys, Books & School, Books, English Books
From rockets to robots, monkeys to monsters and lots more, find out how to draw everything you've ever wanted to by following the simple step-by-step instructions in this inspirational draw-in book. An easy-to-follow, step-by-step drawing book that helps children master the simple drawing skills required to render a range of animals, people and objects. It comes with plenty of space for doing their own drawings.
Stories of Gnomes and Goblins
Four original stories about the magical world of gnomes and goblins for children just beginning to read, charmingly illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. Stories feature tricking a lazy gnome, mischievous pixies getting people into trouble and an adventure inside Goblin Hill. Part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme.
Stories of Knights
Three exciting adventure stories for children just beginning to read. The Knights of King Arthur were the bravest, strongest and most loyal knights of all, which these stories show as they battle dragons, slay giant ogres and rescue maidens in distress. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
Stories Of Magic Ponies
This is a new title in "Usborne Young Reading Series One". It feature three original stories set on the magical Pony Island, where rainbow-coloured, talking ponies get up to all kinds of mischief and adventure! It offers desirable and collectable editions to foster pride in book ownership as well as reading enjoyment. The "Young Reading Series One" is aimed at children just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.
The Big Book Of Mazes
This combined volume of three exciting puzzle activity books should thoroughly engage younger children, leading them through a variety of themed puzzles featuring all kinds of scenes from pirates to penguins. Colourful and stimulating, children should love these challenging mazes, each one leading them to a surprise destination. The daring exploits of cat and mouse should keep the child's attention, and help them solve the clues throughout each maze.
The Dinosaur Who Lost His Roar: Level 3
here are four new titles in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read by themselves. These are collectable editions with hardback bindings and ribbon markers to help foster pride of ownership of a "proper" book. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly, a reading expert from Roehampton University. 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. They are also lovely for reading aloud to a younger child.
The Frog Prince + CD
A re-telling of one of the Brothers Grimm's best-loved fairytales about a princess, a promise, and a frog with a secret. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone. 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.
The Great City Search
This is a new edition of the classic search, sure to keep children entertained for hours on end, whilst developing important visual recognition, matching and counting skills. Each beautifully illustrated scene, including a bustling train station, a noisy building site and a busy hospital, features a brain-teasing picture puzzle. This title is also packed with fascinating geography facts presented in short, easy-to-read captions.
The Mouse’s Wedding
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. Father Mouse wants his daughter to marry the best husband in the world - the Sun! But Miss Mouse has her own ideas in this charming folktale from Japan. This book features clear and compelling text accompanied by enchanting original illustrations by Frank Endersby. 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.
The Prisoner of Zenda
The classic swashbuckling adventure by Anthony Hope retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. When Rudolf Rassendyll, a young Victorian gentleman, travels to Ruritania, all he expects is a pleasant summer holiday. But when the King is kidnapped, he soon becomes involved in a plot to rescue him. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.