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Why Should I Bother About the Planet
Автор: Meredith Sue Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2008 Страниц: 48 Дата загрузки: 24 августа 20102010-10-11
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This is an informative guide to one of the hottest subjects around at the moment; mankind's effects on the planet and how we can reverse them. Written in a conversational style, this book offers children an approachable source of information on key subjects such climate change, recycling, energy sources and the small differences we can all make to save our planet. It is accompanied by the witty and vibrant illustrations of Adam Larkum. It is written in conjunction with climate change experts.
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The Story of Science
Автор: Claybourne Anna Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2008 Страниц: 96 Дата загрузки: 15 апреля 20122013-08-23
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This book contains real life stories and fascinating facts about the origins of some of the most important scientific discoveries in history. It covers such diverse subjects as geology, the solar system, physics, chemistry, biology and medicine. The development of each scientific theory and discovery is detailed over each double page, showing not only how scientists discovered them, but also how they have influenced the other discoveries that followed. It is humorously illustrated by Adam Larkum. It contains a full glossary of technical terms and Internet-links to encourage further learning.
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Macbeth
Автор: Mason Conrad Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2008 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20112011-09-27
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This is a new title in Young Reading Series Two, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. It presents Shakespeare's classic tale of madness and murder, treachery and witchcraft retold for a younger audience. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.
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Canterbury Tales
Автор: Davidson Susanna Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2008 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 марта 20112010-05-06
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A simplified and shortened retelling of the Chaucer classic, which remains faithful to the original Middle English text in the treatment of the story.
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World of Ballet
Автор: Tatchell Judy Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2009 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20122012-09-27
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This is a fresh new edition of this comprehensive book perfect for anyone who has ever wanted to dance, or to look behind the scenes at the enchanting world of ballet. The topics covered include: the history of ballet and its most famous names; how ballets are staged; the basics of ballet, with step-by-step photographs of exercises featuring professional dancers; and, a glossary of ballet terms, including a useful pronunciation guide. It also contains fully-updated internet links.
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Don Quixote
Автор: Sebag-Montefiore Mary Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2010 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20132013-09-27
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This is a new title in the Usborne Reading Programme based on the famous Russian folktale, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. Don Quixote has read so many books about knights and wizards, damsels and elves, he's gone completely nuts and wants to be a knight himself. Recruiting Sancho Panza as his squire, he sets off on an adventure that has amazed readers for centuries. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.
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Little Dorrit
Автор: Sebag-Montefiore Mary Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2010 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20132013-09-27
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This is a new title in Young Reading, Series Three, based on the classic novel by Charles Dickens. It is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. Set against various backdrops including the Marshalsea Debtor's Prison, Bleeding Heart Yard (a Victorian slum) and the glittering cities of Europe, this is full of the usual Dickens themes: love, honour, loyalty, betrayal and hypocrisy. This title is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is Principal Lecturer in Education from Roehampton University and an early reading specialist. It has beautifully produced hardback with ribbon marker.
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Illustrated Stories for Children
Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2009 Страниц: 510 Дата загрузки: 15 мая 20122011-10-17
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A gorgeous gift for young children, this fabulous treasury of Usborne Young Reading titles will delight and entertain with its mix of classic fairytales and original stories. It features well-known classics alongside brand-new stories. It is full of ghosts, pirates, princesses, monsters and fairies. Usborne's Young Reading series was developed in conjunction with an expert from Roehampton University and is designed to encourage independent reading. Each individual story has clear, engaging text and is accompanied by original illustrations.
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The Odyssey
Автор: Stowell Louie Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2011 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20142014-09-27
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This is a brand new retelling of Homer's Odyssey, the story of a clever but unlucky Greek hero who just wants to get home... but fate has other ideas. It is a new title in Young Reading Series Three, part of the Usborne Reading Programme. It is aimed at fully confident readers who can manage sub-plots and complex sentence structure but don't have the stamina for standard-length books. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a Principal Lecturer in Education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.
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Hercules: The World's Strongest Man
Автор: Frith Alex Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2011 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20142014-09-27
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This is a brand new retelling of the action-packed story of Heracles as he completes his most famous set of challenges: the Twelve Tasks. It is a new title in Young Reading Series Two, part of the Usborne Reading Programme. 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 Principal Lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.
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First Encyclopedia of Science
Автор: Firth Rachel Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2011 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 октрября 20142014-09-27
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This is an excellent reference for school projects. All major topics are explored. It includes free downloadable pictures. Why do things float? What happens to the food you eat? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this lively book that introduces young readers to the wonders of science. It comes with simple text, amazing photographs and illustrations, fun science activities and exciting recommended Web sites.
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Ancient World
Автор: Jones Rob Lloyd Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2012 Страниц: 16 Дата загрузки: 19 марта 20152013-12-23
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A fascinating flap book packed with interesting information about the Ancient World, from the dawn of civilization in Ancient Egypt, to the rise of the great Mayan culture in Central America. Look inside an Egyptian temple, open the doors of ancient Chinese houses, and find out what goes on behind the walls of a Roman army fort.
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King Solomon's Mines
Автор: Haggard H.Rider Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2012 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 сентября 20172017-08-27
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This is a thrilling retelling of the classic adventure story by H. Rider Haggard, in the popular Young Reading series. Allan Quatermain is on a rescue mission in the heart of Africa. The quest for a missing aristocrat leads him through scorching deserts, across frozen mountains and into the middle of a lost tribe's civil war. But the greatest dangers of all await the adventurer and his friends at the chilling King Solomon's Mines. It is full of 'boys own' style action and excitement, skilfully brought to life by colourful, modern illustrations.
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Warships
Автор: Brook Henry Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2012 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 15 декабря 20142017-08-17
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Covers a vast range of warships from ancient times to present day destroyers, aircraft carriers and stealth corvettes. This title features action-packed comic strips that recount epic sea battles. It also features massive cutaway illustrations that reveal the inner workings of warship engines and weaponry.
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Queen Elizabeth II
Автор: Davidson Susanna Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2012 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 сентября 20172017-08-27
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This is a lively and intriguing biography of the Queen, from her birth to the present day, timed to coincide with the Diamond Jubilee. It includes stunning photographs, a family tree and a timeline. It is written with the expert advice of writer and broadcaster, Hugo Vickers. Part of Usborne's popular Young Reading series, it is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Principal Lecturer at the University of Roehampton. This book is in Series Three, for confident readers.
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Special Forces
Автор: Brook Henry Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2013 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 15 декабря 20152018-08-17
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Offers insight into a necessarily highly secret world. This title includes information on the elite special forces working around the world today, including the SAS and the Navy Seals.
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Jane Eyre
Автор: Sebag-Montefiore Mary Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2012 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 сентября 20172017-08-27
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This is a dramatic adaptation of the much-loved classic by Charlotte Bronte, with atmospheric illustrations by Alan Marks. It is the compelling story of Jane Eyre and the mysterious Mr. Rochester, sensitively retold for younger readers. It is part of Usborne's popular Young Reading series, developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Principal Lecturer at the University of Roehampton. This book is in Series Three, for confident readers.
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice (+ Audio CD)
Автор: Chandler Fiona Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2012 Страниц: 48 Дата загрузки: 24 июля 20132015-09-12
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A popular title from the bestselling Usborne Reading Programme repackaged to offer extra support for English Language learners and teachers. Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text and sample phrases by native speakers in both British English and American English, as well as downloadable teacher's notes and worksheets.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream (+ Audio CD)
Автор: Sims Lesley Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2012 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 сентября 20172017-08-27
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A popular title from the bestselling Usborne Reading Programme repackaged to offer extra support for English Language learners and teachers. Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text and sample phrases by native speakers in both British English and American English, as well as downloadable teacher's notes and worksheets.
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Macbeth (+ Audio CD)
Автор: Mason Conrad Жанр: Usborne Издательство: Usborne Год: 2012 Страниц: 64 Дата загрузки: 10 сентября 20172017-08-27
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One of Shakespeare's greatest plays retold for English Language learners. Macbeth is the bravest general in Scotland, and a loyal servant to King Duncan. But then he hears that one day, he could be king himself. Mad with ambition, Macbeth sets out on a bloody path to power.Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text by native speakers in both British English and American English.
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