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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.