"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. A "Famous People" section at the back of the book features Britons of note such as Oliver Cromwell, Emmeline Pankhurst and The Beatles."
"This wonderful collection includes retellings of five stories by Charles Dickens, one of the most popular authors of all time. You can meet dozens of his unforgettable characters in stories bursting with drama, comedy, tragedy and romance, set against the backdrop of Victorian England. It contains "Oliver Twist", "Great Expectations", "David Copperfield", "A Tale of Two Cities" and "Bleak House" all beautifully retold for younger reader ..."
"Looks at homes thoughout history and the lifestyles of the people who lived in them, from an ancient Egyptian estate and a Viking longhouse to a nineteenth-century Indian merchant's home and a 1900s-era American mansion. On board pages."
Dear Polar Bear by BarryAblett Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2007 by Scholastic ISBN-13: 978-0-545-00068-0, ISBN: 0-545-00068-8
"Polar Bear is sad and all alone, but when he writes to his friends he can hardly believe the surprises he receives in return. With real letters and parcels delivered by Postman Penguin, Polar Bear's igloo becomes a very busy place. Then one day, Polar Bear receives the best present of all - can you guess what it might be?"
"This is a beautifully illustrated collection of five best-loved classics from one of Britain's most famous writers, Charles Dickens, retold for younger readers. It includes "Oliver Twist", "Bleak House", "Great Expectations", "A Tale of Two Cities" and "David Copperfield" as well as a short biography of the great author himself. It is presented with internet links to find out more about the life and times of Charles Dickens."
"The classic story by Charles Dickens retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Set during the French Revolution, the lives of Charles Darnay and his family are changed forever as the drama unfolds. With internet links to find out more about the life and times of Charles Dickens. Part of the Usborne Reading Program Young Reading Series Three for confident readers. This level is for fully confident readers and h ..."
"Delve deep under London's streets from the days when the Romans ruled through to the hustle and bustle of the modern-day capital in this brand new title in the "See Inside" series. This title includes double page spreads on medieval times, the Tudor period, the Plague, the Great Fire of London, the restoration, Victorian London and the Blitz, each containing absorbing and fascinating historical detail. It contains over fifty sturdy fla ..."
"This book lets you discover and explore some of the world's most famous buildings. Looking at famous buildings from across the ages each illustration opens up to reveal the building's interior as well as fascinating facts such as how they were built and their histories. Buildings include the Empire State Building, Guggenheim Museum, Himeji Castle, Versailles Palace, Blue Mosque, Notre Dame Cathedral and more. This book contains over fif ..."
"An eye-opening look at the beliefs, history and customs of the major world religions. Discover the three great gods of Hinduism, the root of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, which religions teach that there is no God, and much more. Visually stunning, this highly informative lift-the-flap book is a fantastic source of information for children., Illustrations:Full colour throughout"
"This is a beautifully illustrated collection of five best-loved classics from one of Britain's most famous writers, Charles Dickens, retold for younger readers. It includes "Oliver Twist", "Bleak House", "Great Expectations", "A Tale of Two Cities" and "David Copperfield" as well as a short biography of the great author himself. It is presented with internet links to find out more about the life and times of Charles Dickens."
"This is a retelling of the classic Charles Dickens' story for children growing in their reading confidence and ability. It is part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. The audio CD includes a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns."
"This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Three", part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. Based on the novel by Charles Dickens, "Bleak House" is a suspenseful tale of secrets, lies and money. It is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist ..."
"Oliver, an orphan in 19th-century London, falls into a den of thieves, but is finally rescued by Mr. Brownlow, a wealthy benefactor. In each of Barron's" Graphic Classics," an English literary classic is transformed into a dramatic graphic novel with superb, atmospheric color illustrations and a finely-paced narrative. The tale -- chosen from among important novels in the literary canon -- will keep young readers fascinated from first p ..."
Dear Polar Bear(1st Edition) by BarryAblett Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2007 by Scholastic Import ISBN-13: 978-1-4071-0409-6, ISBN: 1-4071-0409-8
"With, glitter and spot varnish throughout, real letters and parcels to open and a special surprice pop-up parcel ending, this cheerful story about friendship and sharing is perfect for young children."
"Travel back to Ancient China to see emperors in palaces, traders on the Silk Road and soldiers guarding the Great Wall in this fascinating lift-the-flap book. A lively account of China's amazing history and incredible inventions, with links to specially selected websites where you can fly over the Great Wall, see the Terracotta Army and lots more."
"This book lets you discover and explore some of the world's most famous buildings. Looking at famous buildings from across the ages each illustration opens up to reveal the building's interior as well as fascinating facts such as how they were built and their histories. Buildings include the Empire State Building, Guggenheim Museum, Himeji Castle, Versailles Palace, Blue Mosque, Notre Dame Cathedral and more. This book contains over fif ..."
"This is a fabulous flap book for older children showing what life was like in the 14th century. Stunning illustrations and over 80 flaps reveal fascinating historical facts of life in the Middle Ages. Scenes include a town market day, a lord's castle, a country village and a castle under siege. It includes an illustrated who's who in medieval society, a delightful small booklet on living in a castle and internet links to fun websites to ..."
"The classic story by Charles Dickens retold as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Set during the French Revolution, the lives of Charles Darnay and his family are changed forever as the drama unfolds. It comes with internet links to find out more about the life and times of Charles Dickens."
"A comprehensive guide to horses and ponies covers how to care for them, the competitions they can participate in, and how they are portrayed in literature and motion pictures, and includes six short stories based on myths about horses."