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When Brown Cow visits the circus, she ends up stepping in for the clown who hasn't turned up for work. She slips, trips, drops things and loses her hat, and thinks that she's done a pretty bad job — but the ringmaster is thrilled. A lively story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, this book is ideal for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves. Simple, phonically repetitive text is a great way to develop essential language and early reading skills, and guidance notes are included to give parents confidence as they help their child learn to read.

An extended version of a funny, traditional rhyme, enriched with delightfully quirky illustrations by David Semple. Join the amiable Doctor as he tours around England, experiencing erractic weather wherever he goes.

The traditional story, retold for younger readers with vibrant, quirky and evocative artwork. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme.

For children who are just beginning to learn to read, this book introduces simple words with easy letter sounds and amusing illustrations. Follows the UK government's reading strategy which uses synthetic phonics.

A lively and intriguing biography of Queen Victoria, from her difficult and lonely childhood to her life as one of the most powerful women in the world. Filled with fascinating photographs and a family tree, this is an essential addition to any family bookshelf.

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.

The remarkable, true story of a slave who gained fame as a gladiator and led a revolt against the Roman slave owners. Dramatically illustrated by Gustavo Mazali.

A brightly illustrated introduction to science which supports teaching in primary schools. Designed for use at home and in school, and perfect for parents who want to find our more about what their children are being taught. Includes a section on 'what is science?' as well information about living things, materials, forces, light, sound and electriciy, space, and scientific investigations.

The Vikings were great explorers, dramatic storytellers, skilled craftsmen and ruthless raiders — this book is a comprehensive introduction to their world, illustrated with amazing photographs, artwork, diagrams and cutaways. Readers can learn about Vikings' everyday lives, their clothes, their food, their homes, their weapons, their culture and their legacy. Includes maps, a timeline, a glossary of Viking terms and a Who's who of all the legendary Vikings.

Offers insight into a necessarily highly secret world. This title includes information on the elite special forces working around the world today, including the SAS and the Navy Seals.

An introduction to the world's famous paintings in 100 stickers. It contains information about artists and their lives. It is suitable for all ages to learn about and engage with art.

An illustrated storybook to share with a child at bedtime. It includes stories from Aesop and charming animal folktales from around the world.

This is a comprehensive introduction to physical geography including information on the climate, volcanoes, erosion, the weather, ecosystems and humans. It is fabulously illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams and illustrations that will capture the imagination of young readers. It comes with internet links to recommended websites with maps, quizzes, games and homework information.

Banish boredom in the long school holidays with this new addition to the outstanding «Usborne Activities» series. Seasonal activities for each holiday, such as reindeer wrapping paper and an Easter egg card, sit alongside things to make and do all year round including a coral necklace, a pirate cutlass and fairy wings. Every activity is clearly and imaginatively illustrated, with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photos. This title contains over 600 stickers that can be added to any of the activities to make them even more decorative.

A bright, colourful, and absolutely charmingly illustrated word book, filled with familiar animals for little children to spot and name. Provides lots for children to look at and talk about, encouraging vocabulary building and word recognition.

With gorgeous patterns to colour, inspired by the glamorous and fashionable era of the 1920s, colour palettes to fit in with the time, and lots of snippets of information to help engage children with the time period.

A delightfully noisy sound book for very young children. Bursting with bold and bright illustrations, each sound button plays a specially composed musical clip incorporating various animal and tractor noises. A QR code on the back of the book allows a sample of the sounds to be heard before purchase. Great for keeping little ones busy for hours on end.

This is a robust board book with colourful sights from the farmyard and labelled objects to spot. Specially designed for the very young, this lively, chunky little board book will help improve a child's vocabulary and early word-recognition skills. Tabs, with pictures, down the side of the book help small children turn the pages and find the page they want.

This classic title, containing a thousand things to spot in busy scenes, has been revised and updated for the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. Three generations of children have built their basic vocabulary with this entertaining and fun book. This is the original find-the-duck, for which illustrator Stephen Cartwright first invented the iconic Little Yellow Duck.

Presents a different way to get talking about familiar objects and learn new words. In this title, each double-page shows a different room in the house, and introduces children to the names of objects found there.

A rip-roaring adventure story, this is the story of Jules Verne's classic sci-fi novel, retold for younger readers. Intrepid explorer Professor Liedenbrock leads a dramatic expedition to an Icelandic volcano, where a secret tunnel leads to the very centre of the earth. One of over 250 titles in the Usborne Reading Programme — developed with experts — this book is in the highest of the seven levels and suitable for confident readers.

More than just a colouring book, this is a unique introduction to medieval art for older children and adults. An interactive way of finding out about the images, motifs and colours typical of the Middle Ages.

This is the history of the Romans in Britain, from Julius Caesar's first invasions and Boudicca's rebellion to the founding of Roman London and the building of Hadrian's Wall. It is full of detailed illustrations dramatic artwork, reconstructions, photographs of Roman mosaics, statues and other artefacts. It includes links to websites to find out more information via the Usborne Quicklinks Website.

A chunky little board book that follows the progress of a busy nursery class through the day. It comes with lots to look at and learn.