Young reading

Foxes, storks and thirsty crows: they`re all gathered here in a collection of eight of Aesop`s best-loved tales. You may know the story of the tortoise and the hare, but have you heard the one about the lion and the mouse? Retold by Carol Watson.

Издательство: Usborne
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

There are two brand new titles in the Usborne Young Reading series, which is aimed at children just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability. When the Monkey King angers the Emperor of Heaven, he is set a task by Buddha to determine whether he is to be punished or not. Will he pass or will he fail? Fairytale Castles comprises of three original stories about magical castles and their charismatic inhabitants. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. It is a beautifully produced hardback with ribbon marker.

Издательство: Usborne
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

Only good sons have a chance of becoming real boys, warns the wise cricket. But, try as he might, Pinocchio the puppet just can`t stay out of trouble. Is Pinocchio doomed to be wooden forever. Ages 5+.

Издательство: Usborne
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

These are three popular titles in Usborne Young Reading Series One re-issued with hardback covers as luxurious and motivating new editions. Young Reading Series One is aimed at children just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

Издательство: Usborne
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

This series of books combines good stories with easy reading text for children aged six to seven years and over who have just started reading alone. The series has been developed with Alison Kelly who is an expert in early reading.

Издательство: Usborne
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

Today, rail tracks cover most of the world, yet only two hundred years ago, they didn`t exist. Every day trains take people to work and on holiday. They can carry cars, crates or crocodiles and even travel under the sea. This book tells the incredible story of trains and how it all began - with a small steam engine and a wagon full of people. Формат: 13,5 см х 20 см.

Издательство: Usborne
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

This is an updated addition to Usborne Young Reading Series 2, which is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. It is a lively and engaging look at the story of the Olympic Games, from its foundations in Ancient Greece to the global spectacles seen by modern audiences. It is humorously illustrated throughout by Paddy Mounter. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012

A new title in Young Reading Series Three, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex book tells the story of the Vietnam War, from Vietnam`s struggle for independence from the French to the protracted peace process which bought to conflict with the USA to an end. It contains fascinating details about the guerrilla nature in which fighting was conducted, major offensives, the daily life of a soldier and how public opinion in the USA turned against the War. It is illustrated with a combination of photography and comic book style illustrations where appropriate. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading...

Издательство: Usborne
Дата выхода: январь 2013

Princesses are supposed to be quiet and well behaved, but the 12 princesses in this story like to have fun. When their father finds out they`ve been sneaking off at night to go dancing, he`s furious.

Издательство: Usborne
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2012