Books

Titles in this set:

1. Earthquakes & Tsunamis
2. Sun Moon and Stars
3. Living in Space
4. Storms and Hurricanes
5. Volcanoes
6. Astronomy
7. The Solar System
8. Your Body
9. Planet Earth
10. Weather

Description:

Earthquakes & Tsunamis
This is a fantastic addition to the popular Beginners series, providing an informative introduction to the fascinating world of earthquakes for young readers. There are clear explanations of the science behind different types of earthquakes and their effects, including tsunamis and landslides. This title features real-life earthquakes, and describes how people are kept safe and rescued when disaster strikes. Striking colour photographs and step-by-step illustrations engage readers with the subject matter. This title is developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence

Sun, Moon and Stars
What is the Sun made of? How did astronauts get to the Moon and what did they find there? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to space. Includes vivid, full-colour illustrations and photographs on every page, and easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert.

Living in Space
How do astronauts travel into space? Where do they live when they get there? What do they do all day? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about living in space. This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert.

Storms and Hurricanes
How do astronauts travel into space? Where do they live when they get there? What do they do all day? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about living in space. This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert.

Volcanoes
Did you know that somewhere in the world, a volcano is erupting right now? In this fascinating book, you can read about amazing eruptions and find out about fiery lava rivers, deadly ash clouds, steaming springs and much more.

Astronomy
A straightforward book telling you all a beginner needs to know about the planets, stars, moons, nebulae, galaxies, asteroids and more, through easy-to-read text, full-colour photographs and step-by-step visual explanations. Recommended websites accessed via Usborne Quick links provide further online resources.

The Solar System
What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book.

Your Body
Have you ever wondered what's inside you? Take a tour around your amazing body and find out what your heart and lungs do, how you see and hear, where food goes and lots more.

Planet Earth
What makes planet Earth so special? It's the only planet to have anything living on it for a start. But it also has fiery volcanoes, magnificent mountains, scorching deserts and icy landscapes. Find out all about it in this fantastic book.

Weather
What makes the wind blow? How can rain sometimes be red? Why are tornadoes like vacuum cleaners? You'll find out the answers and lots more about weird and wonderful weather in this fascinating book. Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.

The Usborne My Reading Library Classics 30 Books Box Children Collection Set is a treasure trove of timeless literature designed to ignite the imagination and foster a love for reading in children. This beautifully curated collection features 30 classic tales, carefully chosen to captivate young readers and introduce them to the rich world of classic literature. Each book is thoughtfully adapted for young readers, retaining the essence and charm of the original stories while ensuring accessibility and engagement.

Titles in this Set:

• Macbeth
• A Midsummer Night''s Dream
• Romeo and Juliet
• The Railway Children
• Robin Hood
• Alice in Wonderland
• Alice Through the Looking Glass
• Black Beauty
• The Wind in the Willows
• Treasure Island
• Robinson Crusoe
• Gulliver''s Travels
• The Secret Garden
• Little Women
• Don Quixote
• War and Peace
• White Fang
• Jane Eyre
• Wuthering Heights
• The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll Mr Hyde
• The 39 Steps
• Anne of Green Gables
• Pride and Prejudice
• Oliver Twist
• The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
• Little Dorrit
• A Tale of Two Cities
• Les Miserables
• Dracula
• Frankenstein

Each book in the Usborne My Reading Library Classics Collection is beautifully illustrated, bringing these enduring stories to life. The set is perfect for young readers to explore independently or for shared reading with parents and educators. This collection is a wonderful addition to any child''s bookshelf, offering a foundation in classic literature that will be cherished for years to come.

Title In This Set:

1. The Gingerbread Man
2. Wizard of Oz
3. Cinderella
4. Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs
5. The Story of Robin Hood
6. Jack and the Beanstalk
7. Little Red Riding Hood
8. The Elves and the Shoemaker
9. The Princess and the Pea
10. Aladdin

Description:

The Gingerbread Man
Run, run as fast as you can, you can't catch him, he's the Gingerbread Man! But although he may be able to out-run everyone, can the Gingerbread Man outwit the cunning fox?

Wizard of Oz
When Dorothy is whisked off to Oz in a tornado, she lands in a place where nothing is quite as it seems. Can she find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and be granted her wish to return to Kansas?

Cinderella
The classic fairy tale, specially retold for young children and illustrated with fresh, bright pictures. Poor Cinderella is made to cook and clean for her stepsisters. Her wicked stepmother won't even let her go to the Royal Ball. But then, in a flurry of sparkles, her Fairy Godmother arrives and everything changes...

Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs
'Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who's the fairest of us all?' When the Queen hears the wrong answer, Snow White must flee for her life - until she meets not one, but seven rescuers...

The Story of Robin Hood
Robin Hood famously 'stole from the rich to give to the poor'. This illustrated picture book brings his legend to life for little children. When Jack's father is arrested by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Jack enlists the help of Robin Hood to break his dad out of the castle.

Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and his mother are so poor that they don't have anything to eat. Their hope is fading, until Jack meets a strange little man with a handful of magic beans. But what will be the price that Jack must pay?

Little Red Riding Hood
Little Red Riding Hood is off to visit her Grandma, but following her through the forest is a very hungry wolf. Find out how she escapes the wolf's greedy clutches in this lively retelling of the classic fairy tale.

The Elves and the Shoemaker
Who keeps helping the old shoemaker and making such wonderful shoes while he sleeps? And how can the shoemaker repay their kindness? Find out in this joyful retelling of the classic fairy tale for little children.

The Princess and the Pea
A lonely young prince wants to get married, but how can he find a real princess? To Percy's great surprise, the answer comes in the shape of a very tall bed and very small pea.

Aladdin
When Aladdin finds his long-lost uncle, he is promised riches beyond his dreams. But is everything what it seems? The ancient tale of mystery, magic and adventure, with dusty lamps, beautiful princesses and wish-granting genies.

Series 2-3 for Confident Readers

Titles in this set:

Series 2:

• The Story of Cars
• The Story of the Olympics
• Mystery Mansion
• The Fairgound Ghost
• The Story of Flying
• Jason and The Golden Fleece
• The Shocking Story of Electricity
• Hercules The World''s Strongest Man
• The Amazing Adventures of Ulysses
• The Incredible Present
• The Magical Book
• The Midnight Ghosts
• The Prince and the Pauper
• A Little Princess
• Gulliver''s Travels
• The Phantom of the Opera
• Robin Hood
• The Firebird
• The Canterville Ghost
• The Enchanted Castle
• Aesop''s Fables
• East of The Sun, West of the Moon
• Twelfth Night

Series 3:

• Great Expectations
• Journey to the Centre of the Earth
• The Count of Monte Cristo
• Othello
• Pride and Prejudice
• Jane Eyre
• White Fang
• The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Me. Hyde
• Stories of Vampires
• Little Women
• Pompell
• The Three Musketeers
• Oliver Twist
• Anne Frank
• Frankenstein
• The Odyssey
• William Shakespeare

There are 40 books in this brilliant box set which is carefully designed to help children grow as readers. Each book contained in this set is in very different styles with varied storylines, so you can be sure that these selections will open up new ideas and insights for children and their overall development. The texts are carefully selected and used in each book so readers can gradually expand their skills and knowledge in a comfortable and entertaining manner.

The well illustrated pages and covers will help connote messages to showcase the atmosphere and theme of the books, so children can selectively choose something they are interested in first. In the first group of 25 books, it is taken from Usborne Young Reading Series Two, many of the books are taken from original classics like Robin Hood, A Little Princess, and Twelfth Night. The second group of books containing a total of 15 books are taken from Usborne Young Reading Series Three, these books are more challenging but you can be reassured that the quality and entertainment is present! These books include adaptations to famous books of William Shakespeare, Frankenstein, Anne Frank and White Fang to name a few.

40 books to help your child grow as a reader. A broad range of story styles, all with lively readable text and fully illustrated, encouraging children to find the themes they enjoy most, and also to try something different from time to time.

The first 25 books are taken from Usborne Young Reading Series Two. Many of these are adaptations of timeless world classics for children and adults.
The next 15 books are taken from Usborne Young Reading Series Three. These include longer adaptations to develop readers'' stamina, as well as history and biographies.