Vivid account of the extraordinary life of the explorer, Christopher Columbus. 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 Columbuss life and discoveries. Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers. Quick links httpwww.usborne.comquicklinksengcataloguecatalogue.aspx?cat1locu
This is a threelevel series for children at early primaryprimary level. It contains popular traditional nursery rhymes. Each rhyme is preceded by a story that sets the scene and presents the core language of the rhyme. As a result, children will be able not only to sing traditional nursery rhymes, but also to relate the humorous stories contained within each one. Key Features popular traditional nursery rhymes to provide a foundation for cultural literacy and enhance early reading skills and phonemic a
The Teachers Resource CDROM provides teachers with a variety of extra materials. These materials can be used to make extra worksheets, picture dictionaries, templates for extra craftwork activities, etc.
The Teachers Book contains stebystep lesson plans, the focused language (childrens language) and the receptive language (classroom language). Each lesson plan contains detailed suggestions for presenting the new language, group and individual practice and games, and tapescripts of the songs and stories.
The Story Cards have enlarged version of the pictures from the stories in the Pupils Book. They can be used by teachers to present and practise the stories. The story text (as well as guidelines for telling the story) are written on the back of each card enabling teachers to narrate the story without having to memorise it.
The classic Hans Christian Andersen story retold with simple text for children just beginning to read. The nightingale sings so sweetly that everyone loves to hear her song. But when the Emperor of China receives a new dazzling mechanical songbird made from gold and rubies, he has eyes for nothing else. What will become of the little nightingale now? Colourfully illustrated by Graham Philpot. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.
A Japanese folktale retold with simple text to help beginner readers develop reading stamina. When Mrs. Ping wishes for a little child, thats exactly what she gets. But theres something very unusual about this particular boy. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
A humorous story for children just beginning to read. Whoever heard of a dragon who doesnt like fighting? And what will happen when the boldest dragon fighter of them all comes to stay? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
The classic Korean tale retold for children just beginning to read. When a thief steals the Kings most precious treasure, a magic millstone that makes whatever the king wants, he gets more than he bargained for. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
A colouring book based on the bestselling First Hundred Words series. Each detailed scene, with smaller pictures labelled in Spanish around the edge, is just begging to be coloured in! Readers can listen to all the words read by a native Spanish speaker at the Usborne Quicklinks Website.
A box of 12 sturdy stencils specially designed for little children to use. The simple shapes feature familiar farm animals, including a cow, a sheep and a hen, as well as a farmhouse, scarecrow and tractor. The strong, durable cards withstand repeated use. A fun way to improve childrens motor skills and coordination. WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking Hazard.
Simple, mouthwatering recipes from 3 popular cookery books, all combined together in a pretty slipcase. The cookbook collection includes Childrens Book of Baking Cakes, Childrens Chocolate Cookbook and Little Cakes and Cookies to Bake. Each book has stepbystep instructions and stunning colour photographs. Each book has 64 pages.
Create your very own detailed model castle, complete with siege towers, a drawbridge, a trebuchet and two model armies. Simply press out the sturdy, foamboard pieces, slot together and youre ready to play. Comes with a book about life in a castle which also contains lots of ideas for games you can play with your castle and knights.
This classic fairytale from the Brothers Grimm shows Hansel and Gretel pit their wits against their evil stepmother and a wicked witch. Cheerily illustrated throughout by Jan McCafferty. Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for readers growing in confidence.
A muchloved favourite, amusingly illustrated by Teri Gower. Tells the story of a talking, bootwearing cat whose wily ways take his master on an exciting adventure, encountering an ogre, a king, and a princess along the way. Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone.
