«Part of the «Young Reading Series One» that is designed for children just beginning to read to help build confidence and ability, this work contains three popular titles with hardback covers.»

Featuring clear and compelling text that allows children to develop their burgeoning reading skills, this title in the 'Usborne First Reading' series tells the story of Princess Polly and her pony companion.

«The two popular titles in «Usborne Young Reading Series One» have been re-issued in luxurious hardback editions with ribbon markers. The desirable and collectable editions help to foster pride in book ownership as well as reading enjoyment. «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.»

The story of Leonardo da Vinci's life and works, for children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. This book vividly describes the life of da Vinci, from his country childhood to his amazing legacy and explores many of his works of art, science, mechanics and architecture. It is illustrated with photographs of real-life locations, artwork illustrations by Christina Uzner and reproductions of Leonardo's most famous works. Developed in consultation with reading experts from Roehampton University and a distinguished art historian. Includes internet links to recommended websites.

This is a new edition of this key title for children of primary school age. It combines a colourful design with simple definitions and illustrated examples to form an appealing picture dictionary and a perfect introduction to Spanish. Each one of the 1,200 words included in the dictionary is depicted by Jo Litchfield's gorgeous models. It covers all parts of speech, including adjectives, adverbs and prepositions. In addition to the comprehensive dictionary, thematic spreads cover key themes, such as seasons, colours, numbers, shapes and useful grammatical information.

Developed with reading experts at Roehampton University, this title provides an introduction to horses and ponies for developing readers.

«These simplified and shortened retellings make great literary classics accessible. Each remains faithful to the original text in the treatment of the story. This title is perfect for enthusiastic young readers, who will be mesmerised by these stories and encouraged to pursue an interest in literature. A new title to the series, «Huckleberry Finn» tells of the adventures of Huckleberry Finn and his companion Jim, as they travel down the Mississippi river before the American Civil War. Nine of Edgar Allan Poe's chilling tales of terror are retold in this new edition of «Tales of Mystery and Imagination».»

«This is 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 stories. A current and relevant topic, this book tells the story of slavery from its roots in ancient times, through the sugar plantations of the Caribbean and America to the slave trade's official abolition 200 years ago. It combines the narrative of the slave trade's history with important details such as how slaves travelled to their new life, working conditions, how they could gain their freedom and famous slaves. It is developed in consultation with both an early reading specialist and a history expert.»

A brand new addition to Usborne Young Reading Series 3 chronicling the life and times of Julius Caesar, this information reader is particularly suitable for boys. Spanning the life of the great leader from his teens to his brutal assassination, and featuring events such as Caesar's capture by pirates as a young man, his military successes across Europe, encounters with Cleopatra and becoming dictator of Rome, this is a must-read for any child with an interest in history. Young Reading Series 3 is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

Simplified and shortened, this is an accessible retelling of the great literary classic and remains faithful to the original text in its treatment of the story. Dastardly deeds are afoot at Baskerville Hall, and when Sir Charles Baskerville is found quite literally scared to death Sherlock Holmes is suspicious. Could the legendary curse of the Hound of the Baskerville really be true, or is it something altogether more sinister? This title is perfect for enthusiastic young readers, who will be mesmerised by these stories and encouraged to pursue an interest in literature. It is suitable for older readers who prefer a quick read.

This book is a beautiful treasury of picture books perfect for little boys. It contains five stories from the Picture Books series: The Story of Pinocchio, Under the Ground, In the Castle, The Emperor's New Clothes and The Gingerbread Man. Each story is beautifully illustrated and perfect for either reading aloud or for more confident readers to tackle alone.

This book is a beautiful treasury of picture books perfect for little girls. It contains five stories from the Picture Books series: The Nutcracker, On the Farm, Alice in Wonderland, The Snow Queen and The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse. Each story is beautifully illustrated and perfect for either reading aloud or for more confident readers to tackle alone.

This work contains three popular titles in Usborne Young Reading Series Two reissued in luxurious hardback editions with ribbon markers. These are desirable and collectable editions to foster pride in book ownership as well as reading enjoyment. Young Reading Series Two is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

Young Reading Series One is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. Three popular titles in Usborne Young Reading Series One is re-issued in luxurious hardback editions with ribbon markers. The Young Reading series is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

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.

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.

Young Reading Series Two is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. Six popular titles in Usborne Young Reading Series Two are re-issued in luxurious hardback editions with ribbon markers. The Young Reading series is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

There are four new titles in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read by themselves. These are collectable editions with hardback bindings and ribbon markers to help foster pride of ownership of a proper book. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly, a reading expert from Roehampton University. Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations. They are also lovely for reading aloud to a younger child.