Tania's Usborne Books

FIRST ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SEAS AND OCEANS by DENNE, BEN With a highly-visual design and easy-to-read text, this is an introduction to the world's seas and oceans. It covers all the major topics from sharks and whales to plankton and coral, tides and currents. Our Price=£8.19	FIRST 100 WORDS by AMERY, HEATHER CARTWRIGHT, STEPHEN This large format picture book of first words invites very young children into the lively, humorous scenes of family life. Our Price=£4.54	USBORNE FIRST NUMBERS by BROOKS, F. LITCHFIELD, JO Our Price=£4.54
FIRST PICTURE 123 by YOUNG, CAROLINE ALLEN, FRANCESCA A large and colourful first counting book for very young children, illustrated with Jo Litchfield's much-loved models. Features a variety of scenes from the everyday to the exotic, including a playroom, fairyland, a birthday party and onboard a pirate galleon. Ages 1+. Our Price=£7.28
FIRST PICTURE ABC BOOK by BROOKS, F. An alphabet runs along the bottom of every page, and the last page features the whole alphabet in upper and lower case. Ages 1+ years. Our Price=£8.19	FIRST PICTURE ACTION RHYMES by BROOKS, FELICITY Part of the "First Picture Book" series, this title features Jo Litchfield models. It is a sturdy board book, with a squishy padded cover, which aims to make an ideal gift for toddlers and very young children. Our Price=£8.19	FIRST PICTURE FRENCH by BROOKS, FELICITY Our Price=£8.19
FIRST PICTURE NURSERY RHYMES by BROOKS, FELICITY A wonderful new addition to the First Picture Book series, featuring all-new Jo Litchfield models. Includes 13 classic nursery rhymes, including Little Bo Peep, Jack and Jill, Hickory dickory dock, and Twinkle, twinkle little star. Ages 1+. Our Price=£7.28
FIRST PICTURE SPANISH by BROOKS, FELICITY Our Price=£8.19	FIRST 1000 WORDS IN ARABIC by AMERY, HEATHER This is an introduction to 1000 common words in classical Arabic. Arranged thematically, many of the pages show an everyday scene, surrounded by pictures of objects from the scene with their Arabic names. An Arabic/English dictionary of all the words is included. Our Price=£6.36	FIRST THOUSAND WORDS IN FRENCH STICKER BOOK by AMERY, HEATHER A revised edition of this title from the FIRST THOUSAND WORDS series, illustrated throughout in full colour. Our Price=£5.45
FIRST 1000 WORDS IN GERMAN STICKER BOOK by AMERY, HEATHER This is a talk-about book for children, who can match the stickers to the words on each page. It is intended to help children build their German vocabulary. A full word list appears at the back that covers all the words used and has a pronunciation guide. Our Price=£5.45
FIRST 1000 WORDS IN HEBREW by AMERY, HEATHER This is an introduction to 1000 common words in classical Hebrew. Arranged thematically, many of the pages show an everyday scene, surrounded by pictures of objects from the scene with their Hebrew names. A Hebrew/English dictionary of all the words is included. Our Price=£6.36	FIRST THOUSAND WORDS IN RUSSIAN by AMERY, HEATHER Our Price=£6.36	FIRST 1000 WORDS: SPANISH by Our Price=£3.63
FIRST 1000 WORDS IN SPANISH STICKER BOOK by AMERY, HEATHER This is a talk-about book for children, who can match the stickers to the words on each page. It is intended to help children build their Spanish vocabulary. A full word list appears at the back that covers all the words used and has a pronunciation guide. Our Price=£5.45
FIRST THOUSAND WORDS STICKER BOOK by AMERY, HEATHER This sticker book version of the very popular USBORNE FIRST THOUSAND WORDS is an entertaining, talk-about book for children who are building their vocabulary. Bright and amusing pictures by Stephen Cartwright illustrate basic words. The stickers encourage children in active learning and help association of words with objects. Our Price=£5.45	FISH by Almost all children are fascinated by living things. This volume is designed to help them gain a greater appreciation of fish. There are illustrations and Internet links, which provide readers with further areas for study and make downloadable images easily accessible. Our Price=£1.36	FLIP FLAP BODY BOOK "WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR FOOD?", "HOW ARE BABIES MADE?", "HOW DO YOUR SENSES WORK?" by SMITH, ALASTAIR Discover the inside view of the amazing human body with the help of fantastic fold-out flaps. Organized in three sections: What happens to your food? How do your senses work? and How are babies made?, this book covers the fascinating working of our bodies in detail Our Price=£7.28
FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE by LETHBRIDGE, L. Born into a wealthy family, Florence Nightingale could have lived a life of leisure and luxury. Instead she longed to be a nurse. In 1830, that was the last thing a rich girl could do - but Florence was no ordinary girl. Ages 7-11. Our Price=£4.54
FLOWERS by CLARKE, PHILLIP Part of an informative series of sticker books, this title contains over 100 full-colour stickers that children can match to the illustrations. It doubles as a spotters' guide, with descriptions that allow children to seek out and identify various species and learn about key aspects of natural history. It includes a glossary of relevant words. Our Price=£4.54	FLYING SOUTH by ELLIOTT, L.M. Set during the summer of 1968 - a year in American history marked by assassinations, Vietnam War protests and civil rights rioting. This book tells the story of Alice, who longs for a connection with her mother, who is beautiful but distant, caught up in the search for a husband who will help erase the memory of Alice's father. Our Price=£5.45	FRANK THE FARMER by BROOKS, FELICITY Our Price=£4.54
FRED THE FIRE-FIGHTER by BROOKS, F. Each book in this series follows a main character through a working day, with plenty of excitement and drama along the way. Written in conjunction with experts in each field, these books also contain accurate detail to give children a taste of what people really do at work. Our Price=£4.54
FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS by WILKES, ANGELA This title deals with everyday situations in which children may find themselves while abroad. French grammar is clearly explained and puzzles provide plenty of practice. This title is part of a series providing a thorough grounding in useful, basic foreign language skills. Our Price=£4.54	FRENCH FOR BEGINNERS by WILKES, ANGELA Our Price=£13.65	FUR by HARPER, MEG Synopsis Grace has always loved the sea, and feels drawn to it more and more as she passes her 14th birthday. Yet there are many distractions back on dry land. And then there are the worries about the unique downy skin that she constantly tries to hide - what will people say if they realise she has fur growing all over her body? Our Price=£5.45
GERBILS by HOWELL, LAURA Two new titles in this popular series of essential guides introducing young children to responsible pet ownership. Adorable photographs and light-hearted illustrations complement the informative straightforward text. Topics covered include: choosing a pet, feeding your pet and playing with your pet. Our Price=£4.54
GINGERBREAD MAN by Our Price=£4.54	GLADIATORS by Our Price=£4.54	GOALKEEPING by MILLER, JONATHAN A guide to goalkeeping in soccer. It can be used as a training companion and includes many easy-to-follow exercises to help develop a player's technique. Each page contains photographs of international stars or young players in action. Our Price=£4.54
GOING TO THE HOSPITAL MINIATURE EDITION by CIVARDI, ANNE Our Price=£1.36
GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS by AMERY, HEATHER This collection of classic fairy tales introduces very young children to these popular stories. This particular story covers "Goldilocks and the Three Bears". Our Price=£3.63	GOODNIGHT BABY by BROOKS, FELICITY Our Price=£4.54	GOOSE THAT LAID THE GOLDEN EGG by Our Price=£4.54
GREAT HISTORY SEARCH by Our Price=£4.54
GREAT PLANET EARTH SEARCH by Now in a new format and better value than ever before. With up to 100 things to spot on every spread, this original series helps children to develop reading, counting and identification skills. Ages 4+. Our Price=£6.36	GREAT PREHISTORIC SEARCH by BINGHAM, JANE Explores the world's prehistory and the many different plants and animals that inhabited it. This title provides an overview of life on Earth millions of years ago, revealing facts about the many different periods before humans came to dominate the planet. Our Price=£4.54	GREAT WORLD SEARCH by Our Price=£4.54
GREEK MYTHS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN by AMERY, HEATHER A title in the USBORNE GIFT BOOKS series, this collection of stories of gods, mortals and monster has been retold by Heather Amery, and the full colour illustrations by Linda Edwards bring each story to life. Aimed at children of four years and older, it is also suitable for reading aloud. Our Price=£11.83
GREEK MYTHS by Our Price=£8.19	ULYSSES AND THE TROJAN WAR by CLAYBOURNE, ANNA KHANDURI, KAMINI Homer's famous stories of war, magic and adventure in the ancient world are re-told for children using modern language. Follow the Greek army to the siege of Troy, where bravery and horror on the battlefield combine with Ulysses' wit and cunning. Our Price=£4.54	GROWING UP by MEREDITH, SUSAN GEE, ROBYN This text describes exactly what takes place in the body at the time of puberty. It contains sections on sex and contraception, food, exercise, hygiene and drugs and other problems both physical and emotional. Our Price=£5.45
GUITAR TUNES FOR CHILDREN by MARKS, A. Our Price=£4.54
HIGH KING by ALEXANDER, LLOYD Death Lord Arawn has stolen the black sword, Drynwyn, the most powerful weapon in the kingdom. At the request of Prince Gwydion, Taran rallies friends, old and new, to raise an army to march against Arawn's terrible warriors. Together, they must battle through a frozen wasteland to Mount Dragon. This is a climax of "The Chronicles of Prydain". Our Price=£5.45	HITLER by DAYNES, KATIE Provides introduction to the remarkable lives of important historical figures. Each book describes a famous life, following the protagonist through their triumphs and tribulations. This book has lively speech, colourful illustrations and photographs that bring the reader closer to the action as the story unfolds. Our Price=£4.54	HOME by BROOKS, FELICITY Our Price=£5.45
HORSE AND PONY TREASURY by DICKINS, ROSIE PRATT, LEONIE Our Price=£11.83
HORSE IN DANGER by BATES, MICHELLE A death threat made to a famous racehorse, Silver Dancer, alarms Jake the stablehand, who decides to take her and run. Rosie from Sandy Lane Stables stumbles across the pair hidden in the grounds of a derelict house, can the horse be returned safely? Our Price=£4.54	HORSES AND PONIES by Provides useful companions for enthusiasts, who are keen to discover the various aspects of the natural world. These guides offer full-colour illustrations of around 100-200 different species per title, which have been reproduced from the artwork using the technology. Our Price=£3.63	HOW TO DRAW ANIMALS by WATT, FIONA Part of the "Usborne Activities" series, this title provides several art ideas. Every spread contains step-by-step instructions that aspiring artists can easily follow, with a variety of different painting and drawing methods. Our Price=£4.54
HOW TO DRAW DINOSAURS by WATT, FIONA Our Price=£4.54
HOW TO DRAW PRINCESSES AND BALLERINAS by WATT, FIONA Our Price=£4.54	HOW TO DRAW TRUCKS AND TRACTORS by WATT, FIONA Our Price=£4.54	HOW YOUR BODY WORKS by HINDLEY, JUDY RAWSON, C.J. All the functions of the body, such as digestion, respiration, reproduction, movement and sensitivity are described in this book, using the device of friendly robots and machines to show how everything works. Our Price=£5.45
HUNGRY DONKEY by AMERY, HEATHER CARTWRIGHT, S. Farmyard Tales are delightful stories of the people and animals on Apple Tree Farm. Each story has a simple text to encourage young children to read themselves, and a longer text that children enjoy listening to - and a duck to find on each page. Ears the donkey will eat anything - even the flowers on straw hats! Ages 5-7. Our Price=£3.63
I CAN DRAW ANIMALS by GIBSON, RAY Using large colourful photographs and step-by-step instructions, this book presents young children with ideas for drawing animals. Our Price=£3.63	ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BIBLE by Our Price=£13.65	ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BIBLE by Our Price=£8.19
IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH by CHISHOLM, JANE This guide aims to help unravel the rules, regulations, and variations of the English language. Special emphasis has been given to those tricky language problems that children and adults often find difficult, including the use of hyphens and apostrophes. Our Price=£8.19
IMPROVE YOUR GRAMMAR by GEE, ROBYN WATSON, C. This guide provides clear explanations of the rules and regulations of English grammar. It contains practical activities to make revision fun and places special emphasis on the tricky language problems that people often find difficult. Our Price=£3.63	IMPROVE YOUR PUNCTUATION by GEE, ROBYN WATSON, C. This guide to punctuation contains clear explanations and plenty of practical activities in order to make revision fun. Special emphasis has been given to those tricky language problems that people often find difficult. Our Price=£3.63	IMPROVE YOUR SPELLING by GEE, ROBYN WATSON, C. This guide to the rules and regulations of English spelling enables any reader to assess and improve their skills. It contains practical activities such as puzzles and quizzes to make revision fun. Our Price=£3.63
NEST by MILBOURNE, ANNA An evocative artist-led picture book superbly illustrated by international illustrator Laurence Cleyet-Merle. The gently descriptive yet informative text takes the form of a story which explains how birds nurture their young. Our Price=£6.36
INTERNET-LINKED BOOK OF LONDON by BUTTERFIELD, MOIRA Providing snippets of history, entertaining anecdotes and information on London's most famous attractions, including the Millennium Dome, and the London Eye, this book with Internet links aims to add interest to visits to the capital. Our Price=£6.36	USBORNE INTERNET-LINKED CHILDREN'S ATLAS by TURNBULL, STEPHANIE A resource for the young geographer, providing an introduction to the peoples and places of the world. It contains over 30 pages of bold maps, grouped by continent and introduced with photographic essays. Recommended Web sites are given to complement the maps and help readers to find out more. Our Price=£13.65	USBORNE INTERNET-LINKED FIRST ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HISTORY by CHANDLER, FIONA With an easy-to-read text, this book provides an ideal introduction to history for young children. Intended for school projects it offers links to Internet sites which explore in more detail the topics covered. Our Price=£8.19
INTERNET-LINKED INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC by O'BRIEN, EILEEN With the help of almost 100 recommended Web sites, this title traces the history and development of numerous different styles of music, enabling readers of all ages to develop an understanding and appreciation of music from rock to baroque. It includes a guide to music on the Internet. Our Price=£4.54
USBORNE INTERNET-LINKED SCIENCE ENCYCLOPEDIA by TATCHELL, JUDY This science encyclopedia includes facts on bioengineering, information technology, astronomy and medicine. It identifies over 1000 reviewed websites and can be backed up with pictures and diagrams downloaded from the Usborne Website. Our Price=£27.34	USBORNE INTERNET-LINKED INTRODUCTION TO ASIA by DALBY, LIZ ROGERS, KIRSTEEN Our Price=£11.83	INTERNET-LINKED INTRODUCTION TO GENES AND DNA by CLAYBOURNE, ANNA A journey into the heart of a cell, covering the structure, function and importance of this unit of life. It outlines the history of genetic science and debates some of the issues, such as genetic engineering, cloning and GM foods. Links to relevant Internet sites are included. Our Price=£6.36
INTERNET-LINKED INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ART by DICKINS, ROSIE This unique book successfully strikes the difficult balance between comprehensively covering the subject of modern art and being accessible and enjoyable for children. Ages 10+. Our Price=£13.65
IRISH FOR BEGINNERS by WILKES, ANGELA SHACKELL, JOHN This title deals with everyday situations in which children may find themselves while abroad. Irish grammar is clearly explained, and puzzles provide plenty of practice. This title is part of a series providing a thorough grounding in useful, basic language skills. Our Price=£5.45	ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS by WILKES, ANGELA SHACKELL, J This title deals with everyday situations in which children may find themselves while abroad. Italian grammar is clearly explained, and puzzles provide plenty of practice. This title is part of a series providing a thorough grounding in useful, basic language skills. Our Price=£5.45	JIGSAW ATLAS OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND by KING, COLIN FIGG, N. Our Price=£8.19
KNIGHTS AND CASTLES by HINDLEY, JUDY Take a trip back in time to the age of knights and castles in this volume, designed for children studying history for the first time or those investigating a particular interest. Detailed illustrations and an imaginary helmet should help them to recreate the past and imagine life at the time. Our Price=£4.54
LAST BOOK IN THE UNIVERSE by PHILBRICK, RODMAN Tells a tale of ancient myths and legends, ghostly phenomena, black and white magic and the blurring of god and evil. In a land dominated by vicious gangs and mind probe entertainment, Spaz is alone. His foster sister is the only good thing in his life and she is dying. Determined to save her, he sets out into dangerous territory. Our Price=£5.45	LATIN FOR BEGINNERS by WILKES, ANGELA SHACKELL, J This title deals with everyday situations in which children may find themselves while abroad. Latin grammar is clearly explained, and puzzles provide plenty of practice. This title is part of a series providing a thorough grounding in useful, basic language skills. Our Price=£5.45	LEARN TO PLAY GUITAR by SOMERVILLE, LOUISA PELLS, T. -- Provides solid technical background on acoustic, electric and bass guitar -- Step-by-step instructions and tunes for practice Our Price=£6.36
LITTLE BOOK OF FAIRY THINGS TO MAKE AND DO by GILPIN, REBECCA Our Price=£4.54
LITTLE BOOK OF FARMYARD TALES by AMERY, HEATHER This volume consists of ten farmyard tales, such as "Pig Gets Stuck", "The Naughty Sheep", "Barn on Fire", "The Runaway Tractor", "Pig Gets Lost", "The Hungry Donkey", "Scarecrow's Secret", "Tractor in Trouble", "The Silly Sheepdog", and "Kitten's Day Out". Our Price=£4.54	LITTLE BOOK OF GARDEN WILDLIFE by ROGERS, KIRSTEEN From field mice to foxes, and butterflies to beech trees, this title is of interest to young nature lovers, providing facts about the different animals and plants to be found in gardens, whatever their size, shape or aspect. It provides tips on how to help your garden grow and create the perfect environment for butterflies, birds and bees. Our Price=£5.45	USBORNE LITTLE BOOK OF NURSERY RHYMES by HOOPER, CAROLINE DANES, EMMA Every child's favourite nursery rhymes wrapped up in the perfect bedtime format, with a luxurious padded cover. Ages 3+. Our Price=£5.45
THINGS TO MAKE AND DO IN THE HOLIDAYS by Our Price=£5.45
LITTLE DRAGON by AMERY, HEATHER Young children should enjoy having the tales in this series read out to them. They are designed for sharing and the pictures and simple text on every page will encourage children to read independently. Our Price=£3.63	LITTLE MERMAID by DAYNES, KATIE Our Price=£4.54	LITTLE RED HEN by Our Price=£4.54
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD by Our Price=£4.54
LONDON STICKER BOOK by DICKINS, ROSIE Enabling children to seek out over 90 different sites and objects, this is a tour of Britain's historic capital city. Every landmark has a colour sticker that can be added to the matching picture as the site is spotted. It is an interactive guide for young sightseers in London or the city's inhabitants. Our Price=£4.54	LUCKY BREAK by JEFFERIES, CINDY Our Price=£3.63	BOOK OF LULLABIES by WATT, FIONA Our Price=£9.10
MAKE THIS ROMAN VILLA by ASHMAN, IAIN Our Price=£5.45
MARIE ANTOINETTE by DAYNES, KATIE Our Price=£4.54	MERMAID THINGS TO MAKE AND DO by PRATT, LEONIE Our Price=£4.54	MESSY BABY by BROOKS, FELICITY Our Price=£4.54
MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM GIFT EDITION by SIMS, LESLEY An entertaining retelling of one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies, beautifully illustrated by Serena Riglietti. - Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. Ages 9+. Our Price=£4.54
MINI GREEK MYTHS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN by AMERY, HEATHER EDWARDS, LINDA The Greek myths are timeless stories, full of brave heroes, terrifying monsters, powerful gods and goddesses, battles and great adventures. This book contains a collection of Greek myths, retold in a way suitable for young children to listen to and understand. Our Price=£5.45	MINI WORLD HISTORY ENCYCLOPEDIA by MILLARD, ANNE VANAGS, PATRICIA This reduced format book introduces the reader to world history from the first civilizations to the early 20th century, using short, visual chapters. Our Price=£5.45	MIRROR MIRROR by BUTCHER, NANCY When Queen Veda sets up the Queen's Academy for Girls, the pretty students happily accept a wonder beauty pill, but Princess Ana is suspicious and, as a sinister illness sweeps the school, she must confront the truth to save her friends. Our Price=£5.45
MONSTER JOKES by HOWELL, L. 'Monster Jokes' contains over 300 monster-related jokes which are suitable for children of all ages. Our Price=£3.63