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See behind the scenes at a bustling airport, as planes speed along the runway and soar into the sky in this fascinating book with over 50 flaps to lift. Young children will be fascinated to find out how an airport works, and see the equipment and machines, vehicles and passengers, all colourfully illustrated. Scenes include 'Handling baggage', 'Preparing the plane', 'Taking off' and 'Carrying cargo'. Richly informative and full of surprises, this book is perfect for little fingers and curious minds.

Thoughtful introduction to the extraordinary life of Martin Luther King for young readers. Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive. Includes essential facts and insightful details to help the reader understand Martin Luther King's life and times, and links to recommended websites with video clips and activities. Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.Chapters in this book include:- Proud parents- Loss of innocence- A serious student- Young love- A leader is born- The struggle continues- Battle for Birmingham- Triumph and tragedy- The life of Martin Luther King

A lively and engaging history of "the beautiful game". Tells the story of football, from its beginnings in the Roman Army to the modern day premiership including how both American Football and Rugby were born. Humorously illustrated by Paddy Mounter. Usborne Young Reading has been developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.

A fantastic flap book that takes young readers on a journey through London's incredible history, from its ancient origins to today. Lively, detailed scenes show growing from a small Roman town to a vast Victorian mega-city, to the bustling place it is today. Includes over 80 flaps to lift, to find out more the city's highs and its devastating lows, including the Great Plague, the Great Fire and the Blitz. Includes simple, informative text and picture labels, and internet links to websites to find out more about London's fascinating history.Chapters in this book include:- Ancient London- The Middle Ages- Tudor times- Fire and plague- After the fire- Smock and fog- Under attack!- London today

Colourful scenes with flaps to reveal details of life in Ancient Egypt. Each bustling scene is packed with information about life in Ancient Egypt, including worshiping in a temple, building the pyramids, and farming and trade along the River Nile. Includes simple, informative text and picture labels. Over 50 flaps to lift to reveal fascinating facts.Chapters in this book include:- Market day- The mighty Nile- At the temple- How the rich live- Great pyramids- Royal burial- Egypt in ruins- Who was who

An exciting story from the legend of Robin Hood, retold for for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Much Middleton's father is arrested by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Much seeks the help of the mysterious outlaw, Robin Hood. Beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Aesop's classic fable retold for beginner readers ready to tackle slightly more complicated storylines and sentence structures. Tortoise is jealous of Eagle. He wants to fly too. So he decides to try. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles.

The classic story fabulously illustrated and retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Fearsome monsters stalk the moors of ancient Denmark, murdering anyone they catch. But then a warrior comes from overseas. His name is Beowulf. He kills monsters... Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.Chapters in this book include:- The great hall- A monster strikes- A hero arrives- Final feast- Beowulf v Grendel- A new terror- The Lake of Demons- King Beowulf- The last monster

The classic tale of adventure and revenge by Alexandre Dumas retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Who is the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth? A rip-roaring tale of adventure - from a daring prison escape to a hunt for hidden treasure and a duel at dawn. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.Chapters in this book include:- Marseilles- Conspiracy- Arrest!- The two prisoners- Escape from Chateau D'If- The fisherman's replies- The carnival at Rome- Paris- The Count's party- The Roman catacombs- Challenge at the opera- Duel in the park- Wait and hope

Wild Boy has been covered in hair since birth and condemned to life in a travelling freak show. Excluded from society, he takes refuge in watching people at the fair - and develops a talent for observation and detection. But when there's a murder, suspicion turns to Wild Boy, so he and the feisty acrobat Clarissa Everett find themselves on the run...

The Greatest Showman meets Sherlock Holmes, a fiendishly pacy mystery-adventure story for 9+ readers, set in the seamy, smoggy underworld of Victorian London.BEHOLD THE SAVAGE SPECTACLE OF THE WILD BOY! London, 1841. A boy covered in hair, raised as a monster, condemned to life in a travelling freak show. A boy with an extraordinary power of observation and detection. A boy accused of murder; on the run; hungry for the truth. Behold the savage spectacle of Wild Boy. Ladies and Gentlemen, take your seats. The show is about to begin!

TREASURE HUNTER, TOMB ROBBER, TROUBLE MAKERJake Atlas and his family are on the run, hunted by international police while chasing the mysterious People of the Snake to stop them from hiding the secret history of humankind. But when the family’s friend, Sami, is poisoned, the People of the Snake force the Atlases to work for them in exchange for a cure. Their mission: to locate a legendary lost city and the tomb of the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl in the jungles of Honduras – home to bandits, big cats, tarantulas and crocodiles. But the family’s greatest enemy is themselves, as their squabbles threaten to get them into even deeper trouble.In order to reach the tomb, the family must survive ancient traps, jump out of a crashing plane, escape a jaguar’s lair, climb a cliff of skulls, jump over a huge waterfall and escape from a trap of swinging blades!A brilliant heart-thumping sequel to the increasingly popular Jake Atlas and the Tomb of the Emerald Snake, this is another high-octane adventure, full of laughs and high-tech gadgets, from an award-winning author.

JAKE ATLAS: TOMB ROBBER, TREASURE HUNTER, TROUBLEMAKERThis fourth riveting Jake Atlas adventure takes Jake and his family to Rome, where they uncover the secret history of a Roman legion sworn to protect four mysterious keys. The keys hold back a force that wiped out a lost civilization – now, Jake and his family must find them to stop it from returning. Their mission leads them to the edges of what was the Roman empire – to a volcano in Morocco, Hadrian's Wall and an island in the Middle East. There they are forced to team up with their enemy, the People of the Snake, to stop a power that threatens to destroy half the world. But the closer Jake grows to the group that were once his enemy, the further apart he and his family drift. And as he approaches the end of his quest, he's faced with a terrible choice – save the world or save his family!

An exciting retelling of how Robin Hood, England's most famous outlaw, outwits the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. The Sheriff of Nottingham is rich enough to become king. Only one man can stop him - the daring outlaw Robin Hood. Can Robin break into the Sheriff's castle and steal his glittering treasure? Beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks.Part of the Usborne Young Reading Level Two series for readers who have just started reading alone.

From tanks rumbling across battlefields to submarines, blitzed cities and D-Day, this extraordinary flap book takes young readers right into the action of the Second World War.With vivid illustrations and fascinating facts to discover, each flap reveals something new.Chapters in this book include:- First strike- Atlantic terror- War in the sky- Blitzed cities- Firepower- In the Pacific- D-Day- Final months

With vivid illustrations and over 70 flaps to lift, this action-packed book transports readers into the battlefields of the First World War, from the muddy trenches of northern France to the jungles of East Africa. Packed with essential information about the First World War, from the start of the conflict in 1914 to its resolution in 1918. Look inside trenches, see an attack across no man's land, find out what goes on inside a tank, how fighter planes defended the skies against airships and lots more. Written in conjunction with a historical consultant from the Imperial War Museums.Chapters in this book include:- Outbreak- Digging in- Over the top- Warships- In the skies- The War Spreads- To the end- Final shots

This is a fascinating flap book packed with interesting information about cars, from how the first automobiles were invented, to how speedy racing cars get around tracks. Each of the seven double-page spreads have several flaps to lift, many with double flaps, and several of them also have fun paper technology such as sliding a race car or moving a car along a production line in a factory. Other spreads look inside a busy car repair shop, and a scrap yard where old cars get crushed.

With stunning illustrations and over 60 flaps to lift, children can explore plague-ridden London, the British Empire, a Victorian factory and other key events in Britain's incredible history. Scenes include "The Middle Ages", "Tudor Times" and "Britain at War". A "Famous People" section at the back of the book features Britons of note such as Oliver Cromwell, Emmeline Pankhurst and The Beatles.Chapters in this book include:- Early Britain- The Middle Ages- Tudor times- Georgian Britain- Britain beyond Britain- Victorian power- Britain at war- Famous people

Lift the flaps to explore all sorts of exciting vehicles - bulldozers rumbling around building sites, fire engines rushing to emergencies, and jumbo jets soaring into the skies. With fascinating facts about every vehicle, from speed machines to giant trucks, emergency vehicles, tractors, and planes all geared to delight enquiring minds. The colourful scenes are covered with flaps, each packed with even more detail to entertain young readers.

Young children can peek under the flaps and discover the lives of the Ancient Egyptians, see inside pyramids and discover the gory details of how mummies were made. A lift-the-flap information book for young readers with over 70 flaps to reveal fascinating details and facts about Ancient Egypt. A brilliant book to introduce children to this fascinating historical period.

Over the past 2,000 years, London has survived invasions, plagues, fires and air raids, witnessed the wealth and power of monarchs such as Henry VIII and Queen Victoria, and the building of palaces, parks and railways. Produced in association with The Museum of London, this is London's incredible story, as it grew from a small Roman town to one of the greatest cities in the world.Chapters in this book include:- Romans rule- Saxons and Vikings- The Middle Ages- Tudor times- Plots, wars and plague- The Great Fire- Elegance and despair- Victorian giant- The 20th century ...and on- Timeline of London history

Mark Twain's classic tale of escape and adventure rivetingly retold for young readers. To escape his violent, drunken father, Huckleberry Finn fakes his own death and lives wild in the woods. He meets Jim, a runaway slave, and the two outcasts set off on a dangerous journey down the mighty Mississippi River, in search of freedom.Chapters in this book include:- Me and Tom Sawyer- Pap- Jackson's Island- On the river- Royal strangers- Betrayed!- The rescue plan- Break out- Sad farewells

A fun flap book that shows young children what goes on at major sporting events and introduces them to a range of different sports. Scenes include a professional swimming pool, an athletics stadium, a ski slope, and a cycling velodrome. With over 60 flaps to lift, there's lots to discover on each brightly coloured page and plenty to keep enquiring minds occupied, including flaps hidden beneath flaps.

A beautifully illustrated picture book that brings the legend of the mysterious outlaw Robin Hood to life for little children. Robin makes a daring raid on the castle of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham in order to rescue the prisoners held inside. Specially rewritten for young children, the story features well-known characters including Maid Marian, Friar Tuck and, of course, Robin Hood himself!

A pocket-sized sticker book guide to one of the most recognisable cities in the world. Includes fifty of London's best-known landmarks such as the Tower of London, Big Ben and Kensington Palace. With stickers to add to the pages after spotting each building or place. Full of famous landmarks, fascinating facts and colourful illustrations, this is an informative guide to the city or a lovely souvenir to take home.

Little Red Riding Hood is off to visit her Grandma. But waiting in the woods is a very hungry wolf with a very cunning plan... This delightfully illustrated version of the classic fairy tale is specially written for children who are just beginning to read, with simple text and colourful illustrations by Lorena Alvarez on every page.

A fabulous picture book packed with fascinating details about London's most famous sights, from Buckingham Palace and The Tower of London to Trafalgar Square and the museums in Kensington. There are pages on London's parks, transport and sporting events, and two stunning fold-out pages show all the bridges and landmarks along the River Thames.Chapters in this book include:- Westminster- Kensington- Hyde Park- Buckingham Palace- Royal London- Going up...- London bridges and along the Thames- Getting around- Trafalgar Square- Tower of London- Around St. Paul's- Sporting London- Other things to see- The History of London