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Did you know there's a single spot on your brain that recognizes numbers? Or that the first computer bugs were actual insects and that most of the internet is under water? This fascinating book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, a glossary and index, and links to specially selected websites to find out more.

The Lion and the Mouse by Susanna Davidson

It’s tough in the wild, whether you’re a tiny mouse or a big, scary lion. But friends can be found in the strangest of places. Aesop’s charming fable is specially retold for beginner readers in this lively retelling, and features beautiful illustrations by John Joven throughout.

Grasshopper sings all summer, happy and carefree. Ant is busy, busy, busy, collecting food for winter. But what will Grasshopper do when winter comes? Find out in this lively retelling of the classic Aesop's fable, specially written for beginner readers and with beautiful illustrations by John Joven throughout.

"I'm so fast!" boasts hare. "Humph!" says Tortoise, in a grump. "Hare, I challenge you to a race!" But who will win? Find out in this lively retelling of the classic Aesop's Fable, specially written for children who are just learning to read, with charming illustrations by John Joven throughout.

When Mother Duck's eggs hatch, one duckling is different from the others. He is big and scruffy. Wherever he goes, nobody wants the Ugly Duckling. Will he ever find any friends of his own? Find out in this retelling of the classic fairy tale, specially written for children who are just learning to read, with charming illustrations by Valentina Fontana throughout.

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.

Town Mouse loves to live the high life, while his cousin Country Mouse prefers a quieter life. When the two visit each other's homes, will they realise that sometimes differences aren't always a bad thing? Find out in this lively retelling of the classic story, specially written for beginner readers and with beautiful illustrations by John Young throughout.

Leopard loves to bang his drum, but when he refuses to share it with the Sky God, he finds himself in a lot of trouble! Based on a West African folktale. First Reading Level 3 are real books for beginner readers which develop reading stamina through simple, repetitive text. Featuring the colourful illustrations of Katie Lovell. Includes several pages of reading-related puzzles. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

his is a new title in the fantastic ‘Usborne First Reading’ series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. This key series was developed in conjunction with reading expert Allison Kelly from the University of Surrey.Every title has clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skills and is accompanied by charming and highly appealing illustrations.

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.