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'Usborne Young Reading: Series Two' is designed for children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. This text concentrates on castles.

Howard Carter had spent five long years in the hot, dry desert, searching for the tomb of the ancient Egyptian boy-king Tutankhamun. But what he found when he ventured deeper and deeper into the tomb was gold and treasure beyond his wildest dreams.

This is a re-telling of the beloved story by Louisa May Alcott for children learning to read. Follow the fortunes of the March family as they struggle through the American Civil War and learn the importance of love, family and following your dreams. 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.

Little girls everywhere will love using the stickers to dress the dolls in this brand new series. With over 400 stickers to dress the characters for a variety of occasions, including a day at the beach, a summer picnic and a birthday party.

A sticker book with a difference, this delightful book contains 13 scenes and over 400 stickers to dress the fairies for different occasions. Scenes include flying in the moonlight, a fairy tea party and a visit to the fairy queen. There are stickers for fairy clothing and bags, shoes, jewellery and headresses. A great activity to keep little hands busy.

Split into six sections, this baby and toddler treasury includes a scrapbook for parents to record baby's key moments, such as a first footprint, first Christmas, first birthday and others. Action rhymes, stories, lullabies and nursery rhymes are also included.

When Cassy the clumsy crocodile gets a job at Everglades Department Store, she certainly makes things happen — but not in the way she hopes.

A fabulous flap book with over 50 flaps to lift, offering a glimpse into the prehistoric world of the dinosaurs. Stunning illustrations show how dinosaurs lived, hunted and how they died out. Flaps reveal extra facts, information and surprises.

This work provides young children with a fun way to learn all the objects, people and places associated with Christmas, such as snowmen, bells, Father Christmas and holly, as well as developing essential matching and reading skills. Pastel illustrations and festive colours really bring the season to life, while the robust and durable cards will endure repeated use.

How do astronauts travel into space? Where do they live when they get there? What do they do all day? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about living in space. This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert.

This is a story with a phonics-based text, designed to help children learn to read. Some pages have fold-out flaps which give new readers a chance to guess what will happen next.

Each of these four exciting new titles in the Young Reading series is a classic story or fable, retold with simple text to delight and inspire any child who is just beginning to read. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert, Allison Kelly 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. These are sumptuous hardbacks with a ribbon marker and foiled covers.

- The daring and bold adventures of King Arthur told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. — When Arthur pulls a sword from a stone, he is proclaimed King of Britain. However many challenges lie ahead, including treacherous knights, a mysterious lady in a lake and a fight for his kingdom. — Vividly illustrated by Peter Dennis. — Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

- Attractively presented retelling of the story with fabulous illustrations. — Clear, engaging text to encourage independent reading with direct speech and speech bubbles. — Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence. — Hardback gift edition with a ribbon marker.

This simple jigsaw book contains 54-piece puzzles and is perfect for young children to enjoy while learning all about the traditions of Christmas. Its scenes include dressing the Christmas tree, building a snowman and opening presents, with key festive elements such as candles, holly, decorations, presents and stockings labelled in clear text. The illustrations are replicated underneath the jigsaw, so the book can be enjoyed even when the jigsaws are in use. Featuring the models of one of Usborne's most popular artists, Jo Litchfield, it includes tabs on the side of the book that allow favourite scenes to be located quickly and easily.

- A charming tale from Apple Tree Farm, with colourful stickers for children to complete the story. — The Boot family prepare for Christmas as Poppy and Sam wonder whether Santa will bring them what they have asked for. — Story contains gaps for key words, which children can fill with one of the 60 sticker pictures to help build their vocabulary and reading skills. — With a little yellow duck or Ginger the kitten to find on each page.

- The Easter story charmingly retold in very simple language. — Colourfully illustrated throughout by Norman Young. — Perfect for beginner readers — valuable at home, school, or Sunday school.

- Enchanting retelling of the classic story with easy reading text for children beginning to read alone. Clara's adventure begins on Christmas Eve with an amazing present — a magic doll. Soon she is flying in a sleigh to the Land of Sweets where she meets the Sugarplum Fairy. — The Usborne Reading Programme has been developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. — The CD includes lively music and sound effects, and a listen along version followed by a read along version with prompts for page turns.

The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming. — Delightful retelling of the classic tale with lively text and speech bubbles. — Full colour illustrations throughout. — Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone.

The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming. — A retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale about the wicked Snow Queen’s attempt to kidnap a boy in the frozen north — Beautifully and atmospherically illustrated by Alan Marks, winner of the Carnegie Medal — Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence.

- Contains over 100 detailed stickers showing the manoeuvres, tactics and skills of football. — Children can match the stickers to the black and white line drawings and simple text descriptions. — Can be used while watching a game, or as an activity book to learn more about the sport. — Includes a glossary of football-related terms.

- Usborne Spotters Guides are perfect companions for enthusiasts of the natural world. — Each title includes detailed full-colour illustrations of 100-200 species, 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.

- A classic fairytale, retold as a storybook, sticker book and puzzle all in one. — With over 50 colourful picture stickers. — Story contains gaps for key words, which children can fill with sticker pictures to help build their vocabulary and reading skills. — Gorgeously illustrated by Stephen Cartwright.

- A classic fairytale, retold as a storybook, sticker book and puzzle all in one. — With over 50 colourful picture stickers. — Story contains gaps for key words, which children can fill with sticker pictures to help build their vocabulary and reading skills. — Gorgeously illustrated by Stephen Cartwright.