Sam Taplin

Jane Bingham

Fiona Chandler

The Usborne Encyclopedia of World History

Lisa Miles

Gill Harvey

Jane Chisholm

Struan Reid

Provides information on the ancient cultures and histories of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and the Roman Empire.

Encyclopedia of the Ancient World

The Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia Of World History

David Hancock

John Woodcock

Presents information about the different parts and functions of the human body, with Internet links for further information.

With Internet Links

Little Encyclopedia of the Human Body

Katie Daynes

Nicole Irving

Three fast-track language courses for beginners, which makes learning easy and fun. Provides a thorough grounding in grammar and everyday phrases, using up-to-date language and building up the reader's knowledge in simple stages. A lively and colourful adventure story is woven into the text, following a trio of characters on a treasure hunt, in quest of buried gold, with a wanted criminal hot on their trail Grammar points are introduced and explained clearly and simply, with learning tips, a pronunciation guide, and word list. Readers can practise the skills they have learned with puzzles and tests.

Easy German

Provides information on the cultures and histories of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, and the Roman Empire.

The Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia of the Ancient World

Ancient World (World History Series)

A clearly presented thesaurus with colourful illustrations and helpful suggestions for alternative words to inspire creative writing. Arranged alphabeticallly, and with a guide to parts of speech and choosing and using words. An essential and great value home or school reference book. With internet links to recommended websites containing useful English language resources.

Illustrated English Thesaurus

A sorcerer's young apprentice attempts to practice magic in his master's absence, with disastrous results.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

* The thrilling tale of a lazy sorcerer's apprentice, who tries some magic only to find things spiralling dangerously out of control. * Designed for readers who have just started reading alone, and amusingly illustrated by Poly Bernatene. * This title is one of the Usborne English Learners' Editions - a selection of titles from the bestselling Usborne Reading Programme, offering extra support to learners and teachers of English, with supplementary material in the form of a CD and downloadable teacher's notes and worksheets. * Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text by native speakers in both British English and American English. * The Usborne Reading Programme was developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Principal Lecturer in Education and reading specialist at the University of Roehampton.

The Sorcerer's Apprentice [Book with CD]

When Max the lazy sorcerer’s apprentice dabbles in magic beyond his abilities, he finds himself in a world of trouble. Can he fix everything before the old sorcerer returns, or will he find himself suddenly out of a job?! Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. "Irresistible for children learning to read." - Child Education Plus

Usborne Young Reading: Series One

Introduces the highlights of modern history throughout the world, from the voyages of European explorers to the end of the twentieth century, and discusses religion, society, and changes in technology.

The Last 500 Years

This book offers an excellent introduction to history, explaining key topics in clear and simple language. Exploring contemporary opinions of the period from artists and explorers, to the ideas and inventions of the time, the series offers an international perspective on events. Each book also contains a chronology, word list and time chart.

The Usborne Internet-linked Ancient World

This encyclopedia follows the dramatic history of Rome from its origins as a tiny hilltop settlement to the rise and fall of the mighty Roman Empire.

The Usborne Internet-linked Encyclopedia of the Roman World

Simple text, remarkable photographs, engaging illustrations and exciting recommended websistes. 9 yrs+

Little Book of the Human Body

Felicity Brooks

Anna Claybourne

Liz Dalby

Phillip Clarke

Jam-packed with information, photographs, charts and maps for additional study and research.

The Usborne Intenet-Linked Children's Encyclopedia

Gill Harvey, RGN

This new edition introduces young readers to the wonders of the past. Filled with historical information, from the first people, farmers, cities and civilisations all the way to the World Wars and the modern day, this text answers such questions as 'what were the pyramids for?' and 'who lived in the Forbidden City?'

First Encyclopedia of History

An internet-linked history of the Earth from its origins in the Big Bang right up to the dawn of the new millennium.

Encyclopedia of World History

Paperback revamp of this fascinating guide to the Roman World and its dramatic history, government, army, religion and everyday life. Stunning photographs and detailed reconstructions create a vivid picture of life in Ancient Rome. The comprehensive factfinder includes a time chart, whoâe(tm)s who and details of recent archaeological finds. Internet-links offer a fascinating selection of recommended websites, containing additional information for school projects and homework.

Fiona Chandler

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