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Experience the life of luxury behind the closed doors of a royal palace in this exquisite sticker book. Explore the lavish rooms, and fill them with beautiful furniture and artefacts. Choose from over 200 stickers of bespoke furniture, regal oil paintings, chandeliers, elegant soft furnishings and lots more. Includes over 10 rooms for children to decorate as they please, including a formal saloon, the orangery and the grand master bedroom. Children will have hours of fun arranging the house to m...

The classic Greek myth retold through easy-reading text and colourful illustrations. Brave Theseus takes on the challenge of defeating the fearsome Minotaur deep in a maze of tunnels below Crete. But will he return from the Labyrinth alive? English Learners Editions are part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. They come with CD recordings in British and American English and downloadable worksheets and teachers notes. With links to fun ...

The story of the boy pharaoh and the discovery of his tomb and treasures vividly retold for young readers. Illustrations and hand-coloured photographs of real-life places, people and objects bring the story to life. Part of Young Reading Level 3, created for children ready to tackle longer stories and more diverse subjects. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. With Internet links to recommended websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 ...

A fantastic flap book that takes children on a journey through London from ancient times to today. Fabulous scenes show London in Roman times, in the Middle Ages, at the time of the Plague and during the Blitz, and each scene has flaps to lift to reveal historical secrets. Includes simple, informative text and picture labels, and internet links to websites to find out more. With over 80 flaps to lift. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 G/H Hardback ISBN: 9780746077535 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mm...

The story of the Roman Empire, retold as a story for children growing in reading confidence. Re-tells the history of Rome, from the myth of Romulus and Remus to the foundations of the vast Empire and the Emperors who ruled it and its eventual collapse. Colourfully illustrated by Teri Gower. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 770L CEFR Level C1 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746080948 Extent: 64 pag...

The classic Greek myth retold with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading alone. Brave Theseus takes on the challenge of defeating the fearsome Minotaur deep in a maze of tunnels below Crete. But will he return from the Labyrinth alive? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. With links to fun and simple websites with games and activities. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 550L Book Band Purple BIC CBMC B3N79 ...

Lively account of the history of spying, with exciting descriptions of famous spies and the plots they uncovered, from Alexander the Greats secret scouts to Cold War heroes. Includes internet links to recommended websites. Vividly illustrated with illustrations by Ian McNee and photographs of real life people and places. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme Young Reading Series Three for confident readers. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 E/H Lexile Measure 1130L Book Band Magenta CEFR Level C1 Hardback wit...

A compelling account of the story of slavery from ancient times, through the sugar plantations of the Caribbean and America to the slave trade’s official abolition 200 years ago. Recounts the stories of individual slaves, including their journeys and escape stories, and the slave trade in the 21st century. With internet links to recommended websites with virtual tours and more information. Usborne Reading Programme has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Young R...

A beautiful doll’s house in sticker book form. Children will love adding stickers of furniture, pictures, toys, ornaments, clothes and more to the sumptuous Victorian interiors. Includes over 240 stickers, allowing readers to arrange the house just as they want it. Rooms to decorate include the children’s bedroom, drawing room, pantry and garden and much more. With internet links to websites to find out more about how people lived in Victorian times. Age 5 Key Stage KS1 BIC CBMC B2L7...

The remarkable story of Florence Nightingale, from her privileged childhood to the horrors of her work in the Crimea and as a hospital reformer. Illustrated with evocative, full colour pictures. Usborne Famous Lives retell the stories of fascinating people, bringing them vividly to life for confident readers. Internet links to recommended websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website. Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H/E# Lexile Measure 840L Book Band...

A sumptuously illustrated treasury of Greek myths filled with lively retellings of stories of brave heroes, powerful gods and terrible monsters, presented in a luxury, cloth-covered hardback. With thirty-two popular and exciting stories including “Pandora’s Box”, “The minotaur and the Labyrinth”, “Jason and the Golden Fleece”. Illustrated notes in the margins offer further insights into the history of Greek myths. Includes an extensive reference section ...

The classic Greek myth re-told for children growing in reading confidence. When Jason is sent on a quest for the Golden Fleece, he doesn’t expect it to involve clashing rocks, man-eating birds and a murderous king. Featuring the colourful illustrations of Stephen Cartwright. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 580L Book Band White CEFR Level B2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746080...

Vividly describes the life of da Vinci, from his country childhood to his amazing legacy and explores many of his works of art, science, mechanics and architecture. The story of Leonardo da Vinci’s life and works, for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Illustrated with photographs of real-life locations, artwork illustrations by Christina Uzner and reproductions of Leonardos most famous works. Developed in consultation with reading experts from Roehampton University ...

From Hannibal’s elephants to World War One carrier pigeons and parachuting dogs in World War Two, children can discover how extraordinary animals have shaped the course of conflicts across the centuries. Inspiring tales of the often heroic roles animals have played in modern and ancient wars. The Usborne Reading Programme has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Young Reading Series 3 is designed to provide more complex stories for confident readers. Published in...

The classic ancient Greek adventure story retold for children growing in reading confidence. Ulysses faces many challenges on his way home from the Trojan War, including a one-eyed giant, a witch and a many-headed whirlpool monster. Will he survive them all? Charmingly illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 E Lexile Measure 620L CEFR Level B2 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 9780746080900 Extent: 64 pages ...

An informative guide to the Romans, covering key figures, battles and events as well as the day-to-day life of Roman citizens, and their pastimes and art. Beautifully illustrated with detailed artwork, diagrams and maps. With a comprehensive factfinder with a time chart, a whos who and a glossary. Internet links to recommended websites with further information, video clips and virtual tours. Age 8 Key Stage KS2/3 H BIC CBMC C5L79 Paperback ISBN: 9781409566380 Extent: 96 pages Dimensions: 258 x 1...

Colourful scenes with flaps to reveal details of life in Ancient Egypt. Each bustling scene is packed with information about life in Ancient Egypt, including worshiping in a temple, building the pyramids, and farming and trade along the River Nile. Includes simple, informative text and picture labels. Over 50 flaps to lift to reveal fascinating facts. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 E/H Hardback ISBN: 9780746084120 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrator David Hanc...

The life of the famous Elizabethan sea captain told for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Daring and ruthless, Francis Drake sailed the oceans in search of land and treasure for Queen Elizabeth I. Includes internet links to carefully selected websites to find out more. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 E/H Lexile Measure 840L CEFR Level C1 Hardback with ribbon marker ISBN: 978074608699...

Discover who lived in castles, what they ate, where they slept and what they did for fun in this fascinating introduction to medieval life, with lots of examples of castles from around the world. Full of photographs, timelines and maps, with Usborne Quicklinks to selected websites to find out more, and contents and index pages for easy reference. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H Library edition hardback ISBN: 9781474900096 Extent: 104 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Lesley Sims...

A fabulous picture book packed with fascinating details about London’s most famous sights, from Buckingham Palace and The Tower of London to Trafalgar Square and the museums in Kensington. There are pages on London’s parks, transport and sporting events, and two stunning fold-out pages show all the bridges and landmarks along the River Thames. Age 4 Key Stage EYFS/KS1 G BIC CBMC A2M79 Hardback ISBN: 9781409598718 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 290 x 240mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIl...