Usborne

This title includes four new editions in the popular True Stories series, each with an arresting new cover. Each book contains thrilling stories of heroism, bravery and battling the odds to provide young readers with a truly compelling read. It contains maps, line drawings and notes on sources and further reading. It is perfect for fact-fans and reluctant readers: a must-have series during the 2008 Year of Reading.

This is a new addition to the popular True Stories series. It contains thrilling stories of heroism, bravery and battling the odds to provide young readers with a truly compelling read. It also contains maps, line drawings and notes on sources and further reading. It is perfect for fact-fans and reluctant readers, a must-have series during the 2008 Year of Reading.

Découvre un monde enchanté peuplé de fiers empereurs, de jolies princesses, de gentilles fées et d'animaux magiques. Ce recueil contient des adaptations de dix contes de fées classiques de Charles Perrault, des frères Grimm, de Hans Christian Andersen et d'autres auteurs.

This is a new title in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Perry the penguin is freezing. So he goes on a high-speed round of skating, swimming and sliding around his South Pole home. But will it be enough to warm him up? This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey. 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.

This is a new title in Young Reading Series Three, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. It describes the life of the Bard, from his childhood in Stratford-Upon-Avon to his career as a playwright and performer and the influence which his great works continue to hold today. It is illustrated by Christina Uzner, illustrator of Usborne Young Reading Series Three Leonardo Da Vinci, alongside photography of real-life locations connected to Shakespeare. 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 beautifully produced hardback with ribbon marker.

A new title in Young Reading Series Three, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories.The book tells the story of the Vietnam War, from Vietnam's struggle for independence from the French to the protracted peace process which bought to conflict with the USA to an end. It contains fascinating details about the guerrilla nature in which fighting was conducted, major offensives, the daily life of a soldier and how public opinion in the USA turned against the War. It is illustrated with a combination of photography and comic book style illustrations where appropriate. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

Delve deep into the mysteries of Earth's geography to reveal the hidden secrets of life on our planet. This title includes double page spreads on mountains, deserts, the oceans, the atmosphere and icy landscapes such as Antarctica, each one bursting with flaps to lift to reveal scientific and natural history information. It also contains a feature on how climate change is affecting our planet, and what can be done to reduce its effects. It contains over fifty sturdy embedded flaps.

A brand new set of cards in the Spotter's Guide series, which are perfect for insect enthusiasts young and old. Each of the cards in these packs covers a different insect commonly found in the UK and includes basic facts including their size, habitat and diet as well as other amazing facts include life-cycles, egg-laying practices and defences. Usborne Quicklinks will direct readers to sites where they can dig deeper and find more information about their favourite insects as well as fun games and activities. It includes clear diagrams and an insect word glossary.

These brand new cards in the Spotter's Guide series are perfect for spotters both young and old. Each of the cards in these packs shows a different species of animals, illustrating its distinguishing features and statistics such as size and habitat to allow young nature enthusiasts to spot them at the zoo. It also features clear and detailed illustrations. The pocket-sized cards make an easy, convenient and informative companion for all family visits to the zoo or safari.

This is a brand new title in the innovative See Inside series, putting the often intimidating world of mathematics into simple, easy-to-follow language and showing how maths fits into readers' everyday life. It introduces mathematical concepts in the simplest of terms from basic addition and subtraction, through multiplication and division to square roots and algebra. As well as over 50 embedded flaps to lift, each page includes a host of puzzles and games for readers to test their newfound maths skills on, making the book an interactive and informative experience. It is illustrated in a fun and accessible style by Colin King.

This is an informative guide to one of the hottest subjects around at the moment; mankind's effects on the planet and how we can reverse them. Written in a conversational style, this book offers children an approachable source of information on key subjects such climate change, recycling, energy sources and the small differences we can all make to save our planet. It is accompanied by the witty and vibrant illustrations of Adam Larkum. It is written in conjunction with climate change experts.

This book contains real life stories and fascinating facts about the origins of some of the most important scientific discoveries in history. It covers such diverse subjects as geology, the solar system, physics, chemistry, biology and medicine. The development of each scientific theory and discovery is detailed over each double page, showing not only how scientists discovered them, but also how they have influenced the other discoveries that followed. It is humorously illustrated by Adam Larkum. It contains a full glossary of technical terms and Internet-links to encourage further learning.

This is a new title in Young Reading Series Two, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. It presents Shakespeare's classic tale of madness and murder, treachery and witchcraft retold for a younger audience. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

A simplified and shortened retelling of the Chaucer classic, which remains faithful to the original Middle English text in the treatment of the story.

This lovely big board book is perfect for sharing with small children, at Christmas. It contains five beautiful festive scenes including a snowy landscape, a tree being decorated, and Santa soaring through the night sky. Very little children will have great fun pressing the buttons for the Christmas tunes including, Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly, The Holly and the Ivy, Silent Night, Jingle Bells, and, We Wish You a Merry Christmas. It is illustrated with cosy, colourful pictures by Anna Luraschi (Illustrator of The Nutcracker ). Strong tabs allow scenes to be located quickly and easily, while making the book look and feel more luxurious.

Helps readers explore the furthest reaches of our universe, learning how it began and our place among the stars. This book includes double page spreads of the Big Bang, how the first suns and planets were formed and our very own solar system.

Ancient, action-packed stories of the Greek myths retold for today's younger readers. The epic struggle of the great Greek heroes as they seek their revenge on Troy with an army of 100,000 men. Clearly written in a modern, approachable style to introduce young readers to much-loved classic stories. Includes informative notes on both the author and the original text.

Here are two fantastic brand new additions to the Beginners series, each of which is designed to provide an informative introduction to non-fiction subjects for young readers. It offers terrific reading practise for children who prefer fact to fiction. It is developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence. It is of great value for money.

Suitable for young readers, this title retells Mark Twain's story.

Little girls everywhere will love dressing the characters in this collection. This is a collection of two popular titles from the Sticker Dolly Dressing series. Help the characters dress for a variety of different occasions, such as the disco, shopping and going for a day at the beach using the colourful and trendy items of clothing on the stickers. It includes over 800 stickers to chose from to help the characters look their best.

Dive down and discover the secrets of the seven seas to reveal the hidden secrets of the briny deep. This book is full of colourful scenes with information on different underwater habitats from coral reefs to arctic ice flows to the dark deeps of the ocean trenches as well as fantastic facts on tsunamis, tides and flooding. It contains informative features on how humans are affecting the oceans with overfishing, pollution and global warming. It contains over fifty sturdy embedded flaps.

Suitable for babies and young children, this book features six short stories.

A collection of 25 adventures, myths, fables and fairytales. It includes such stories as Tom Thumb, The Elves and the Shoemaker, Hercules and the Golden Apples and The Magic Carpet.

Presents an introduction to numbers for very young children with simple pictures to look at and talk about as they learn. This title lets children count the penguins, monkeys, frogs, fish and owls and learn to count to 5.