The story of one of the modern world's most valuable inventions told for children growing in reading confidence. An exploration of the fascinating story of electricity from earliest experiments to the gadgets and gizmos of the modern world. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

A new edition of this Young Reading Series Two, which is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. It tells the story of ships and sailing, from the humble rafts of cavemen to the majestic tea clippers of the Golden Age and today's giant tankers.It is colourfully illustrated by Colin King. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.

This is a simplified and shortened retelling of the Mark Twain classic which remains faithful to the original text in the treatment of the story.It follows the mischief-filled antics of Tom Sawyer, who is always getting into trouble, whether playing pirates on the Mississippi River, getting lost in caves or wriggling his way out of punishment.It is perfect for enthusiastic young readers, who will be mesmerised by these stories and encouraged to pursue an interest in literature.

Part of the That's Not My series, this title combines colourful illustrations with a variety of different textures to touch and feel on each page. It helps very young children develop important language and sensory skills.

Little girls everywhere will love dressing the characters in this colourful festive addition to the hit Sticker Dolly Dressing series. Help the characters dress for a variety of different occasions in the run-up to Christmas, such as parties, shopping for gifts and ice-skating using the colourful and trendy items of clothing on the stickers. With over 400 stickers, you can chose to help the characters look their best.

To get away from his violent, drunken father, Huckleberry Finn fakes his own death and lives wild in the woods. He soon meets Jim, a runaway slave, and the two outcasts set off on a dangerous journey down the mighty Mississippi rive, in search of freedom. Huck's chronicle of their adventures.

This is a new edition of this popular title for Christmas 2007 and the perfect present for a very young child. This enchanting book follows Father Christmas as he puts on his boots, loads up his sleigh and sets off delivering presents. Full of touchy-feely patches, sparkly foil and a wide variety of textures, this book provides babies and toddlers with important first sensory experiences.

This book is a luxurious new edition of this popular title which retells some of Shakespeare's best known and loved plays in story form. Featuring the gorgeous illustrations of Elena Temporin, this book includes a synopsis, quotations and list of characters from every play alongside information about Shakespeare's work, life and poetry, to put the plays into the context. Beautifully cloth-bound and with a ribbon-marker, this book makes a beautiful gift which children will treasure.

Developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence.

Presents a selection of non-fiction reading books for developing readers. This work also provides an introduction to the subjects for older readers.

Developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence.

A non-fiction work that helps young readers grow in confidence.

Developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence.

What was it like to be a cowboy in the Wild West? Are there still cowbows today? Inside this book you'll discover the answers and lots more fun and fascinating cowboy facts.

Presents a selection of non-fiction reading books for developing readers. This work also provides an introduction to the subjects for older readers.

Presents a selection of non-fiction reading books for developing readers. This work also provides an introduction to the subjects for older readers.

A bumper combination of the popular Fairies and Princesses titles from the Sticker Dolly Dressing series. With over 800 stickers to dress the characters for a variety of occasions, including tea parties, balls and ice skating.

Delve deep under London's streets from the days when the Romans ruled through to the hustle and bustle of the modern-day capital in this brand new title in the See Inside series. This title includes double page spreads on medieval times, the Tudor period, the Plague, the Great Fire of London, the restoration, Victorian London and the Blitz, each containing absorbing and fascinating historical detail. It contains over fifty sturdy flaps.

Venture onto the high seas in this illustrated book that explores the history of pirates from the days of the ancient Greeks through to the bloodthirsty buccaneers of the 18th century. Every spread contains bright and detailed original colour illustrations that reveal all there is to know about the world of pirates, including an exploration of an authentic pirate galleon, a visit to a notorious pirate port and a pirate ship wrecked at the bottom of the ocean, waiting to reveal its hidden treasure... It contains over fifty flaps, which children can lift to delve further into the world of pirates, parrots, pieces of eight and barrels of rum. In addition to being hugely entertaining, this book is also immensely informative and is packed with accurate historical information.

This work contains two new titles in the fantastic First Reading series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. It offers information to readers telling young readers all about the fascinating worlds of frogs and bugs. Luxurious hardback editions foster pride in book ownership and enthusiasm for reading. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey, a reading specialist. 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.