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.
Jonathan Harker is a guest in Cout Draculas castle. The Count is friendly, but something doesnt seem quite right, As Jonathan explores the castle, he begins to guess at the terrible truth.
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 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.
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.
One of the bestloved fairy tales. Beauty goes to the Beasts castle in order to save her fathers life and help her family. The Beast is kind to her, but when he asks her to marry him, she cant bring herself to say yes. Then Beauty returns home and dreams that the Beast is dying. Can she save him? 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 an
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 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. Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers. Quick links httpwww.usborne.comquicklinksengcataloguecatalogue.aspx?cat1locukid1553
A delightful Japanese folktake told for beginner readers developing reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Father Mouse wants his daughter to marry the most powerful husband in the world. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
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.
The classic tale of The Three Little Pigs retold with simple text and delightful illustrations. When mums house becomes too small, its time for Pinky, Percy and Poppy Pig to build houses of their own. But will they chose their materials wisely and escape the Big Bad Wolf? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
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. Quick links httpwww.usborne.comquicklinksengcataloguecatalogue.aspx?cat1locukid2632
A charming new version of the classic nursery rhyme for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. Its dinner time for Old Mother Hubbards dog. But the cupboard is bare! Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of readingrelated puzzles.
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 association with the Imperial War Museum. From Hannibals 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 confli
The famous gothic novel retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Deep below the Paris Opera House lurks a secret. Who is the mysterious phantom who haunts the stars of the stage? Hauntingly illustrated by Victor Tavares. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
Aesops fable retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. Daisy doesnt have any money, but she has lots of imagination! When a farmer offers her a gold coin, she dreams of all the things she could buy and then disaster strikes! Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of readingrelated puzzles.