Books

Oliver Twist barely survives childhood in the workhouse. When he runs away to London, he is taken in by a gang of thieves. Wealthy Mr. Brownlow rescues him, but the thieves snatch Oliver back, and it seems that he has no hope of escaping a life of crime. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in British and American English.

A little boy escapes a man-eating tiger, and is adopted by a family of wolves. The animals teach Mowgli to live in the jungle, but Shere Khan the tiger is his enemy for life. Eventually Mowgli must confront Shere Khan, and find where he truly belongs. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in British and American English

A map, a ship and a crew of good men - or are they? Jim Hawkins and his friends are hoping to find pirate treasure, but the pirates have not forgotten their captain's hidden gold. Includes a word list, 5 pages of activities and free online audio.

The scarecrow would like brains, the tin man wants a heart and the lion wants to be brave, while Dorothy just wants to go home. Who can help them? The wonderful Wizard of Oz, of course! With fun activities after the story.

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.

Titles in this set:

1. Politics for Beginners
2. Philosophy for Beginners
3. Economics for Beginners 

Politics for Beginners
An informative guide to political systems, elections, voting and government, and issues including feminism, human rights, freedom of speech and fake news, all explained with clear text and bright, infographic-style illustrations.

Includes tips on how to argue and debate, a glossary, and links to specially selected websites with more information.

Philosophy for Beginners
Philosophy is a way of thinking about just about anything. It asks big questions, such as "how can I be good?" or "what makes something beautiful?" Using lively examples, humorous illustrations and simple thought experiments, this book opens up the world of philosophy to both children and adults and includes links to recommended websites with videos, games and activities to find out more.

Economics for Beginners
Nobody has everything they need, all the time - so how can we make do with what we have? Economics is all about understanding the choices we make to solve this problem. With bright, infographics pictures, this informative book describes why markets are so important, how businesses work out what to sell, and how governments choose how to run a country. Includes Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites for more information.

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.

Titles in this Set:

1. 100 Things to Know About Space
2. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body
3. 100 Things to Know About Science
4. 100 Things to Know About Planet Earth
5. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding

Description:

100 Things to Know About Space
A fun and informative book packed with 100 fascinating things to know about space, from how to escape a black hole to why astronauts learn wilderness survival skills. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, and internet links to specially selected websites for more information.

100 Things to Know About the Human Body
Did you know you cry two types of tears? And up to 30 trillion red blood cells pass through your heart in a minute? With colourful, infographic-style illustrations this informative book is packed with surprising facts and useful information on exactly 100 topics about the human body. A useful reference book for home, school and general knowledge quizzes.

100 Things to Know About Science
Science is a huge topic, but this friendly book breaks it down into bite-sized chunks, making it an accessible introduction for anyone who wants to find out about this fascinating subject. Highly illustrated, in a pictorial, 'infographics' style, with snippets of information about all aspects of science from particle physics to genes and DNA.

100 Things to Know About Planet Earth
Did you know that rain sometimes falls red? Or that the equivalent of one truckload of plastic is dumped in our oceans every minute? This visually stunning book is filled with 100 fascinating facts, bright, infographic illustrations, information on ways we can help our planet and links to specially selected websites to find out more.

100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding
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?

Titles in the Set :

1. Peep Inside Space
2. Peep Inside Bug Homes
3. Peep Inside a Forest

Description :

Peep Inside Space
If you peep into the night sky and see the Moon and twinkling stars, you’re peeping right out into space! Lift the flaps and peep through the holes in the pages to discover the planets in our solar system, see astronauts on the International Space Station and find out what else is in space in this beautifully illustrated book for little children.

Peep Inside Bug Homes
Come on a bug hunt in this little book and discover ants building their nest underground, bees making honey in their hive and a bug hotel where lots of creepy crawlies have found a home. With colourful illustrations, flaps to lift and holes to peep through, there’s so much to discover in this fascinating introduction to insects and where they live.

Peep Inside a Forest
Peep into the forest to discover twittering birds and busy bugs, sleepy bears and a spring-cleaning badger in this charming book filled with intricately cut flaps and holes to peep through. Little children can see how the forest changes through the seasons, find out what happens to autumn leaves and discover a bird sitting on the eggs in her nest.