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(H/B) THE DRAGON AND THE PHOENIX
A retelling of a Chinese folktale about a dragon, a phoenix, the Queen of Heaven and a very special pebble... First Reading Level 2 are real books for beginner readers ready to tackle more complicated storylines and sentence structures. Featuring the colourful illustrations of Graham Philpot. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) A SHORT HISTORY OF THE WORLD
Friends, Romans, citizens of the world - do you want to take a fast-paced trip through time? All of human history is here, from hunter-gatherers in the Ice Age to technological innovators in modern times. With bitesize narrative accounts, lively illustrations, timelines, maps and links to specially selected websites to bring history alive. (From the publisher)...
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THE GINGERBREAD MAN
You can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man! Everyone wants to Catch the gingerbread man. Only the fox wants to help him - or does he? The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English. (From the publisher)...
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THE MUSICIANS OF BREMEN (+CD)
Life on the farm is getting too dangerous. So a donkey, a dog, a cat and a rooster leave to join a band. The trouble is, the band they meet is a rascally band of robbers. (From the publisher)...
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ROBIN HOOD AND THE SILVER ARROW (+ACTIVITIES AND FREE AUDIO)
Robin Hood steals from the rich to give to the poor... and the rich aren't happy about it. The Sheriff of Nottingham has a plan to trick Robin - but Robin has a plan of his own. The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English. (From the publisher)...
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(BOX) THAT'S NOT MY MEERKAT
A gift set containing a touchy-feely board book designed specially to appeal to babies and toddlers, with brightly coloured illustrations and simple, repetitive text . Accompanied by a luxurious, soft meerkat toy....
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(H/B) GET READY FOR SCHOOL
A fun and interactive way for children to learn and listen to over 100 everyday English words spoken by a native speaker. Children will love selecting a card with illustrations of a topic such as clothes, food, or animals, slotting it into the book's special frame and pressing an illustration to hear the word read aloud. Each of the four double-sided topic cards shows sixteen words with colourful corresponding pictures. A fun and engaging way for preschool children to learn English as either a first or second language. (From the publisher)...
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(BOARD BOOK) THE TWINKLY TWINKLY CHRISTMAS TREE
This illustrated board book has lots of electric lights inside it for little children to discover. Mouse has no Christmas lights so she sets out with her friend Mole to find some in the snowy forest. As the story unfolds and there are more and more lights, until Mouse finds a stunning Christmas tree at the end. (From the publisher)...
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL (+CD)
Scrooge is the meanest old man you're likely to meet - and his story opens on a winter's day as cold as his heart. But Scrooge is in for a shock... This book comes with a CD that brings the story to life through lively music, dramatic sound effects and a superbly characterized reading. A listenalong version is followed by a readalong version with prompts for page turns. (From the publisher)...
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(P/B) THE USBORNE BIG PHONICS WORKBOOK
An introduction to basic letter-sounds, that helps children learn to write letters and simple words. Including illustrations, fun colouring activities and stickers, it fully supports the Government's Letters and Sounds programme and phonics teaching in schools, and complements the Very First Reading series of storybooks....
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(H/B) OLIVER TWIST
A retelling of the classic Charles Dickens story for children growing in their reading confidence and ability. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Oliver grows up in an orphanage, and when he dares to ask for more is cast out into a world of colourful characters in which he will have to keep his wits about him and pick a pocket or two to survive. (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) SEE INSIDE PLANET EARTH
A brilliant flap book that delves deep into the mysteries of the geography of the Earth. Each page is covered with flaps that reveal and explain the Earth's structure, climate and environments, from desert to arctic tundra. Includes pages revealing the problems of climate change and ways to reduce global warming. With over 80 sturdy flaps, and internet links to websites to find out more. (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) SEE INSIDE THE HISTORY OF BRITAIN
With stunning illustrations and over 60 flaps to lift, children can explore plague-ridden London, the British Empire, a Victorian factory and other key events in Britain's incredible history. Scenes include "The Middle Ages", "Tudor Times" and "Britain at War". A "Famous People" section at the back of the book features Britons of note such as Oliver Cromwell, Emmeline Pankhurst and The Beatles. (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) SEE INSIDE THE UNIVERSE
What's the universe made of? Where did everything come from? Lift the flaps in this fascinating book to reveal some of the amazing discoveries that astronomers and physicists have made in their quest to unlock the mysteries of the Universe. Curious young minds will be fascinated to discover planets, stars and galaxies and explore intergalactic space, with over 70 flaps to lift. Includes explanations of some of the biggest questions in the universe, including 'What happened during the Big Bang?' and 'What lies out in the far reaches of spac...
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(H/B) THAT'S NOT MY BUNNY
A delightful touchy-feely book with simple, repetitive text. Bright, colourful illustrations with textures to touch and feel on every page. Helps very young children develop language and sensory skills. Series awarded "Best Buy" by readers of Prima magazine. (From the publisher)...
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HOW ELEPHANTS LOST THEIR WINGS (+CD)
- A retelling of an Indian folktale about a time when elephants could fly... but flying elephants can mean big trouble! - First Reading Level 2 are real books for beginner readers ready to tackle more complicated storylines and sentence structures. - Featuring the colourful illustrations of Katie Lovell. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. - Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Music by Anthony Marks. (From the publisher)...
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THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES
The Emperor's new clothes are very special. Only clever people can see them. Everyone knows that. Can you see them? The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English. (From the publisher)...
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(P/B) DRACULA
The classic Bram Stoker horror novel written in a modern, approachable style to introduce young readers to much-loved classic stories. When Jonathan Harker arrives at Castle Dracula, he has no idea of his host's horrible nocturnal habits. Can the eccentric Professor Van Helsing and his brave young friends take on the vilest vampire in the world? Includes informative notes on both the author and the original text. (From the publisher)...
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(H/B) WUTHERING HEIGHTS
The classic story by Emily Bronte retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. One of the most powerful tales ever told - a story of star-crossed lovers, played out against the wild Yorkshire moors where Cathy and Heathcliff's doomed love spirals into an epic drama of cruelty and revenge. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. (From the publisher)...
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(P/B) WHAT'S SCIENCE ALL ABOUT?
This science book explains physics, chemistry and biology in an informal, fun and informative way. It includes fun yet simple experiments to give children working examples to learn from....
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