Tutankhamun (Usborne)
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Howard Carter had spent five long years in the hot, dry desert, searching for the tomb of the Ancient Egyptian boy-king Tutankhamun. But what he found when he ventured deeper and deeper into the tomb was gold and treasure beyond his wildest dreams.
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The Snow Queen (Usborne Young Reading Series Two)
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Designed for young children who are just beginning to read alone and are looking for lively stories to tackle. Colurful pictures combine with narrative text written to encourage reading skills for developing and emergent readers. AGe 5+
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That’s Not My Fairy (Usborne Touchy-Feely Books)
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Young readers may touch various surfaces on pictures of fairies that are not the one someone is looking for, until the right picture appears.
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A Christmas Carol (Usborne Young Reading Series Two)
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This simple retelling of the classic Dickens Christmas story has been adapted for children starting to read independently and remains faithful to the original text. With illustrations by Alan Marks, children will shudder at Marley’s ghost and sympathize with Tiny Tim’s plight.
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Beauty & the Beast (Usborne Young Reading Series Two)
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A timeless love story specially rewritten 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? This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert, Allison Kelly from Roehampton University. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills, accompanied by charming illustrations.
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Black Beauty (Usborne Young Reading Series Two)
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A captivating retelling of Anna Sewell’s classic novel beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks. Perfect for encouraging independent reading. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence. Also available with an audio CD with 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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The Wizard of Oz (Usborne Young Reading Series Two)
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The classic story by L. Frank Baum, retold for children growing in their reading confidence and ability, sumptuously illustrated by Mauro Evangelista. When Dorothy is whizzed to Oz in a tornado, she lands in a place where nothing is quite as it seems. Can she find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and be granted her wish to return to Kansas
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The Little Red Hen (Usborne First Reading Level Three)
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The classic story of The Little Red Hen retold with simple text and delightful illustrations. The Little Red Hen works hard all year to grow grains of wheat to make bread. Not one of her friends is willing to help her, so do they deserve the delicious treat at the end? First Reading Level Three titles help beginner readers develop reading stamina and include character sheets or maps and the main story. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.
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The Ugly Duckling (Usborne First Reading Level Four)
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The classic story of The Ugly Duckling retold with simple text for children just beginning to read alone. Accompanied by clear and vivid illustrations throughout. Attractive hardback book with ribbon marker. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Also available as an English Learner’s Edition with CD recordings in British and American English and downloadable worksheets and teacher’s notes
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The Fabulous Story of Fashion (Usborne Young Reading Series Two)
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The fascinating story of fashion – from cavemen’s coats to the catwalk couture of the modern age. Beautifully illustrated and full of fabulous fashion detail, bringing the costumes alive through every fold, sequin and pearl. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from the University of Surrey. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence.
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Romeo & Juliet (Usborne Young Reading Series Two)
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Attractively presented retelling of the story with fabulous illustrations. Clear, engaging text to encourage independent reading with direct speech and speech bubbles. With Internet links via the Usborne Quicklinks Website where readers can find out more about Shakespeare and listen to famous passages from the play. Usborne Young Reading has been developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Senior Lecturer at Roehampton University. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence.
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The Story of Heidi (Usborne Young Reading Series Two)
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ohanna Spyri’s Heidi is beautifully retold, following the exploits of the orphaned girl sent to live in the Alps with her grumpy grandfather. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence, with clear, engaging text and stunning original illustrations. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Also available with an audio CD with 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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Pompeii (Usborne)
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A vivid retelling of a major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style with direct speech and speech bubbles. Dramatic illustrations, photos or maps on every page and Internet links to fun websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website. The Usborne Reading has been developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Senior Lecturer at Roehampton University
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Titanic (Usborne)
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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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Gladiators (Usborne Young Reading Series Three)
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A history of the often brutal world of the gladiators written in an engaging narrative style and containing full colour illustrations throughout. Includes details of the different types of gladiators, their costumes and weaponry, famous gladiators and the arenas in which they fought. Part of Young Reading Level 3, created for children ready to tackle longer stories and more diverse subjects. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University
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Anne Frank (Usborne)
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Thoughtful account of the extraordinary life of Anne Frank 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 Anne Frank’s life and times and links to websites with videos, activities and virtual tours. Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.
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Nelson (Usborne)
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Ever since he can remember, Nelson has longed to go to sea. When his uncle offers him a place on board his ship, the Raisonnable, he leaps at the chance and from then on, he shoots his way up the ranks of the Navy faster than a cannonball from a gun.
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Adolf Hitler (Usborne Young Reading Series Three)
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An informative account of the life of Adolf Hitler, from his childhood in rural Austria to becoming the dictator who led Germany into a bloody world war and murdered over six million Jews in the Holocaust. Part of the Usborne Young Reading series, this book features facts, photographs and links to websites with archive newsreels of historical events.
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Winston Churchill (Usborne)
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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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Christmas around the World (Usborne Young Reading Series One)
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Christmas customs, festive food, present-giving, songs and traditional stories from around the world with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading alone. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton
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Alice in Wonderland (Usborne Young Reading Series Two)
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Attractive retelling of Lewis Carroll’s story with evocative illustrations. Clear, engaging text to encourage independent reading with direct speech and speech bubbles. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.
රු868.00
A Little Princess (Usborne Young Reading Series Two)
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A gorgeous retelling of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s poignant novel. The story of kind-hearted Sara Crewe and her struggles at boarding school, as she goes from riches to rags following the death of her beloved father. Elegantly illustrated by Kate Aldous. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence.
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Little Women (Usborne Young Reading Series Three)
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A re-telling of the beloved Louisa May-Alcott story for younger children. The inspirational story follows the fortunes of the March sisters as they struggle through the American Civil War and learn the importance of love, family and following their dreams. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Series 3 is for confident readers. Sturdy hardback and ribbon marker make this incredible value for money.
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The Little Mermaid (Usborne Young Reading Series One)
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An enchanting and vivid re-working of this classic tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone. Also available with an audio CD with 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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The Emperor’s New Clothes (Usborne Young Reading Series One)
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This classic retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s comical fairytale about a fashion-crazy emperor is amusingly illustrated throughout by award-winning cartoonist, Mike Gordon. 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.
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Hansel & Gretel (Usborne Young Reading Series One)
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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.
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Usborne Young Reading Series One)
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This classic tale by the Brothers Grimm is presented in a delightful hardback gift edition, which young children are sure to treasure. The story of the beautiful princess with skin as white as snow and hair as black as ebony, her wicked stepmother and her seven rescuers is delightfully retold and accompanied by bright, colourful and hugely appealing illustrations. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for children just starting to read alone.
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Puss In Boots (Usborne Young Reading Series One)
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A much-loved favourite, amusingly illustrated by Teri Gower. Tells the story of a talking, boot-wearing 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.
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The Nutcracker (Usborne Young Reading Series One)
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Enchanting retelling of the classic story with easy reading text for children beginning to read alone. Clara’s adventure begins on Christmas Eve with an amazing present – a magic doll. Soon she is flying in a sleigh to the Land of Sweets where she meets the Sugarplum Fairy. The Usborne Reading Programme has been developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Also available with an audio CD with 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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Cinderella (Usborne Young Reading Series One)
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The classic fairytale of Cinderella accompanied by beautiful and atmospheric illustrations that will enchant children and parents alike. Part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, specially retold for children just starting to read alone
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