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The story of the Roman Empire, from the myth of Romulus and Remus to the foundations of the vast Empire and the Emperors who ruled it and its eventual collapse, retold as a story for children growing in reading confidence. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

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Two lovely new editions for the Young Reading series two.

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The fascinating history of ships and the explorers who sailed in them told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks, winner of the Carnegie Medal. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

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Old man Harry arrives at a house and asks for food; but cautious Nell doesn't want to give food to a stranger. Harry tells her: "I can show you something wonderful. I can make soup from a stone!" A stone, a fire, a pot of hot water - how can they make such delicious soup With fun activities and online audio in British English and American English.

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A brilliant introduction to the history of The Olympics, from the traditional games of Ancient Greece, to their revival by Pierre de Coubertin and the pomp and ceremony of the modern Games. Specially written as part of the Usborne Reading Programme for children growing in reading confidence and ability.

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From the well-loved Aesops fable. The sun and the wind live in the sky. One day, the wind wants to play a game. Can he take a coat off the girl below The wind blows and blows, but its no good. Then the sun says, Can I try With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.

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Discover the delights of a beautifully sunny day with some children who go on a walk. Find out all about flowers and bees, swallows and cherry trees, and long shadows as the sun begins to go down.

Illustrations: Full colour throughout

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Prospero and his daughter Miranda are stranded on a lonely desert island. Then a magical storm washes a royal ship ashore - and Prospero finally has the chance to right old wrongs. Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme.

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The classic swashbuckling adventure by Alexander Dumas retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. D'Artagnan longed to be one of that elite band of fighters, the King's musketeers. But he never dreamed that one day he would fight alongside the most famous trio of them all.

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A new title in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read.

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Part of the "First Reading" series, this title is aimed at children who are beginning to read. It allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by illustrations.

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Zoe can't wait to meet Tindu, the magnificent tiger who's just arrived at Tanglewood. But Tindu seems sad, and refuses to leave his den. With the Terrific Tigers weekend just two weeks away, the pressure is on! Can Zoe dream up a plan to help Tanglewood's tiger feel happy in his new home

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'The Ugly Duckling' is written especially for children who are learning to read. With delightful illustrations, this book combines a great story with simple text to excite and inspire any beginner reader.

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A stimulating reference book for young readers, arranged thematically and illustrated with over 1500 photos, illustrations and diagrams. Over 150 QR codes allow readers to access carefully selected websites, downloadable pictures and quizzes on a mobile phone or tablet. There are 750 internet links leading to a hand-picked selection of websites.

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This beautifully illustrated collection contains all of Charles Dickens novels retold for young readers, including Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities and A Christmas Carol. There are notes on the characters and quotations from the original text, plus links to websites to find out more about Charles Dickens life and times.

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

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Geography Encyclopedia

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Mysterious explosions on the surface of Mars signal the beginning of an alien invasion. Soon the ruthless creatures are terrorizing Earth with their unstoppable death rays. Can nothing prevent these merciless Martians from taking over the world H.G. Wells classic story of Martian invasion, vividly retold for newly independent readers.

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The Wind in the Willows is a re-telling of the beloved Kenneth Grahame story following the adventures of four riverside companions: Mole, Ratty, Badger and of course the eponymous Mr Toad.

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From the English childrens classic by Kenneth Grahame. One day, Mole discovers the enchanting world of the river. He makes new friends: generous Water Rat, kindly Badger and Toad, whose love of fast cars soon causes mayhem. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English.