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Stories of Witches (+ Audio CD)
Автор: Gill Harvey Жанр: Usborne Год: 2007 Страниц: 48 Дата загрузки: 24 августа 20092009-10-11
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- Four original stories about witches for children just beginning to read. — Featuring wicked, wily witches, these stories are guaranteed to delight children while developing their reading ability. — Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
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The Story of Football
Автор: Rob Lloyd Jones Жанр: Usborne Год: 2007 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20102010-09-27
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«- A lively and engaging history of «the beautiful game». — Tells the story of football, from its beginnings in the Roman Army to the modern day premiership including how both American Football and Rugby were born. — Humorously illustrated by Paddy Mounter. — Usborne Young Reading has been developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.»
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The Story of Pirates
Автор: Rob Lloyd Jones Жанр: Usborne Год: 2007 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20102010-09-27
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- Tells the story of piracy from the bloodthirsty seafarers of the Roman Empire, vividly illustrated by Vincent Dutrait — Developed in consultation with reading experts from Roehampton University and a historical expert. — With internet links to websites to find out more.
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The Swan Princess
Автор: Rosie Dickins Жанр: Usborne Год: 2005 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20082008-09-27
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- A beautiful retelling of the poignant tale by Hans Christian Andersen. — Appealing original illustrations by Jenny Press. — A hardback giftbook with a colourful satin ribbon bookmark. — Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence.
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Tales of King Arthur
Жанр: Usborne Год: 2006 Страниц: 144 Дата загрузки: 20 декабря 20082008-07-11
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- A collection of faithful retellings of the classic stories of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, from the sword in the stone to the last battle. — 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. Ideal for encouraging young readers to pursue an interest in literature.
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Titanic
Автор: Anna Claybourne Жанр: Usborne Год: 2006 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20092009-09-27
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«- A vivid retelling of a major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style with direct speech and speech bubbles. — Brings to life the gripping story of the «unsinkable» ship and its doomed maiden voyage. — Dramatic illustrations, photos or maps on every page and Internet links to fun websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website. — Usborne Young Reading has been developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Senior Lecturer at Roehampton University. — Young Reading Series 3 is for readers who want to tackle longer stories.»
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Tractor in Trouble
Автор: Heather Amery Жанр: Usborne Год: 2005 Страниц: 16 Дата загрузки: 19 апреля 20092006-12-23
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- Brightly coloured editions of the much-loved Farmyard Tales series. — All 20 stories available in miniature format. — Enjoyable and collectible stories for children who are just learning to read.
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Treasure Island (+ Audio CD)
Автор: Angela Wilkes Жанр: Usborne Год: 2006 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20092009-09-27
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- The classic adventure story by Robert Louis Stevenson re-told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. — When Jim Hawkins sets sail searching for buried treasure and adventure, he finds himself caught up in a deadly mutiny where he must outwit the cunning pirate Long John Silver in order to stay alive. — Boldly illustrated by Peter Dennis. — Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
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The Usborne History of Britain
Автор: Ruth Brocklehurst Жанр: Usborne Год: 2008 Страниц: 512 Дата загрузки: 17 сентября 20132011-02-19
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- Britain’s long and varied history comes to life with intriguing facts, stunning illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, maps and family trees. — Includes a factfile with places to visit and internet links to recommended websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website. — Beautifully presented with a cloth cover, dust jacket and ribbon marker.
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Who were the Vikings?
Автор: S. Reid Жанр: Usborne Год: 2002 Страниц: 24 Дата загрузки: 28 мая 20092003-06-05
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- Packed with fun, facts and entertaining illustrations. — Contains links to recommended Web sites. — Published in association with English Heritage.
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Winston Churchill
Автор: Katie Daynes Жанр: Usborne Год: 2006 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20092009-09-27
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- Thoughtful introduction to the remarkable life of Winston Churchill for young readers. — Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive. — Includes essential facts and insightful details to help the reader understand the famous person and their times. — Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about Churchill's life and times. — Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.
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The Snow Queen
Автор: Lesley Sims Жанр: Usborne Год: 2004 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20092006-10-27
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- 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. — The audio CD includes a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.
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Around the World in Eighty Days
Автор: Jules Verne Жанр: Usborne Год: 2004 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20092006-10-27
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- The classic tale of Phileas Fogg and his quest to travel around the world in just eighty days. — Full colour illustrations throughout. — Written with the help of a reading consultant. — Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
Автор: Lesley Sims Жанр: Usborne Год: 2005 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20082008-09-27
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- A delightful version of Shakespeare's play specially adapted for children. — The enchanting story of magic and mix-ups, fairies and fools is retold in a captivating style, with beautiful illustrations that bring the characters to life. — Internet links on the Usborne Quicklinks Website allow readers to discover more about Shakespeare and his plays. — Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence.
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Napoleon
Автор: Lucy Lethbridge Жанр: Usborne Год: 2005 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20082008-09-27
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Sent to a military school at nine, Napoleon rapidly rose through the ranks of the French Army. But a brilliant military career wasn't enough. Soon, he had seized control of France — and then he embarked upon a plan to rule all of Europe. — Stirring narrative and lively dialogue combine with full-colour illustrations to bring Napoleon's epic story to life. — Young readers will be intrigued and excited as they follow Napoleon's remarkable life from a humble Corsican childhood to Emperor of France. — Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers. .
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Marie Antoinette
Автор: Katie Daynes Жанр: Usborne Год: 2005 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20082008-09-27
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- A captivating title in this hugely entertaining and informative series, which recreates the lives of famous historical figures. — The compelling narrative and lively dialogue combine with full-colour illustrations to bring the story of Marie Antoinette to life. — Young readers will find themselves immersed in this vivid depiction of Maire Antoinette's tumultuous life, as she grows from Austrian princess to tragic queen. — Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.
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Beauty and the Beast
Автор: Louie Stowell Жанр: Usborne Год: 2006 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20092009-09-27
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- A timeless love story retold for children growing in their reading confidence and ability. — The Beast lives alone in his castle, enchanted by a wicked fairy and waiting for true love to break the spell. Could Beauty be the one to see through his ugly exterior? — Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
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Enchanted Castle
Автор: Lesley Sims Жанр: Usborne Год: 2007 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20102010-09-27
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- A re-telling of the classic E.Nesbit story for children growing in reading confidence. — The Enchanted Castle tells the story of Jerry, Jimmy and Cathy, three children who discover a magical castle occupied by an invisible princess, and enter a world full of magic and adventure. — Evocatively illustrated by Alan Marks. — Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Автор: Heather Amery Жанр: Usborne Год: 2006 Страниц: 16 Дата загрузки: 19 апреля 20102007-12-23
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- 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.
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Noisy Animals
Автор: Felicity Brooks Жанр: Usborne Год: 2007 Страниц: 10 Дата загрузки: 12 мая 20102009-07-14
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- A simple story with sound effects following a busy (and noisy!) morning at Apple Tree Farm. — Young children will love pressing the sound buttons at the correct moments in the story to make Curly grunt, Rusty bark, Pippin neigh and many more. — The sound chips are encased in a sturdy, easy-to-press panel on the right-hand side of the book. — Robust tabs along the top of the pages enable children to find their favourite scenes quickly. — Delightfully illustrated by Stephen Cartwright.
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