"A vivid retelling of a major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style with direct speech and speech bubbles. This book brings to life the gripping story of the "unsinkable" Titanic and its doomed maiden voyage. Features dramatic illustrations, photos or maps on every page and Internet links to fun websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website. Usborne Young Reading has been developed in consultation with Roehampton U ..."
"This is a comprehensive compendium of the Kings and Queens of Britain from the Anglo-Saxons to the present day, and including early Welsh, Irish, Scottish and English monarchs. Each chapter outlines the lives and personalities of the monarchs of each royal dynasty, lists the key events of their reigns and gives timelines and family trees. This is a luxury history book and a must-have for every family bookshelf, with internet links to ad ..."
Pirate Handbook by Sam Taplin, IanMcnee Hardcover, 80 Pages, Published 2006 by Usborne Publishing Ltd Import ISBN-13: 978-0-7460-7344-5, ISBN: 0-7460-7344-5
"The Usborne Official Pirate's Handbook Whizzing cannonballs, howling storms, rare diseases Being a pirate isnt all fun and games. But if the thought of a ton of loot spurs you on, take a firm grip on your cutlass and open this book. Its bursting with hints on everything from fearsome flags to proper pirate talk. No self-respecting sea-robber should set sail without it."
"Savais-tu que les garçons commençaient leur apprentissage pour devenir chevaliers à l'âge de six ans seulement ? Dans ce livre fascinant, tu vas découvrir la vie du chevalier, les combats, les joutes, les châteaux et bien d'autres choses encore. Les chevaliers fait partie d'une nouvelle collection passionnante pour les jeunes enfants qui commencent à lire tout seuls. Autres titres de la collection : Les châteaux forts, Les Égyp ..."
The Georgians(Updated) (History of Britain) by Ruth Brocklehurst, IanMcnee Hardcover, 64 Pages, Published 2015 by Usborne Publishing Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-4095-9970-8, ISBN: 1-4095-9970-1
"From the elegance of stately homes, to the squalor of the slums, this book tells the story of life in Georgian Britain. Full of intriguing facts, illustrations, photographs, detailed reconstructions, paintings, maps and timelines."
Knights(Updated) (Usborne Beginners) by Stephanie Turnbull, IanMcnee, Vv.Aa Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2006 by Usborne Publishing Ltd Import ISBN-13: 978-0-7460-7448-0, ISBN: 0-7460-7448-4
"An introduction to mediaeval knights and life in the Middle Ages. The topics covered include castles, armour, weapons and battle, tournaments, chivalry and life in towns and castles. The volume is part of a series exploring a wide range of subjects which should be of special interest to children. Photographs and colour illustrations combine with text and facts, and Web sites featuring further information, downloadable pictures and diagr ..."
"Offers an introduction to Roman history. This survival guide for studious centurions is about how to stay alive in the Roman army. It reveals all the gruesome truths of life in the Roman army including what soldiers ate, wore and how they lived."
Kings and Queens (History of Britain) by Ruth Brocklehurst, IanMcnee Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2016 by Usborne Publishing Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-4749-2360-6, ISBN: 1-4749-2360-7
"From Alfred the Great to Queen Elizabeth II, this is the story of one of the oldest monarchies in the world. Discover how Britain's history has been shaped by the lives, loves, triumphs and tragedies of its kings and queens, brought vividly to life in this stunning hardback book with majestic portraits, colourful timelines and family trees."
"This is a humorous guide to life on the high seas packed with intriguing historical detail that no self-respecting sea-dog should leave port without. Young landlubbers can become the fiercest of pirates by finding out how to keep their ship in tip-top shape, the best way to settle an argument with a shipmate and how to survive a storm at sea. It reveals the true nature of piracy to be more fascinating than the myths of peg legs, eye pat ..."
"This book presents a fascinating introduction to the British involvement in the Second World War. It covers some of the most dramatic events of the War, including the Dunkirk evacuations, the Battle of Britain, the Battle of the Atlantic, fighting in the deserts of North Africa and the jungles of southeast Asia and the D-Day landings. The book is illustrated with a wide variety of different pictures including contemporary photographs, p ..."
"Want to sail the high seas? Or battle dragons to the death? Dive into this collection of thrilling stores and choose your adventure. Pirates, monsters, robots, knights and ghosts are all waiting to excite you - or send shivers down your spine. As well as funny, scary and action-packed original tales. Here are the stories you will find in this book: The Masked Pirate, Robot Racers, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Jon and the Green Troll ..."
"Offers an introduction to Roman history. This survival guide for studious centurions is about how to stay alive in the Roman army. It reveals all the gruesome truths of life in the Roman army including what soldiers ate, wore and how they lived."
"Describes the search for Tutankhamen's tomb, the probable reasons why it stayed hidden for so long, and its discovery and excavation by Howard Carter."
"This is a comprehensive compendium of the British monarchy from the Anglo-Saxons to the present day. It covers the kings and queens from across Britain including biographies, key events in their lifetimes, their personalities, style of kingship and even their hobbies and interests. It is a luxury Historia book and a must-have for every Familia bookshelf, with a beautiful binding and ribbon marker. It comes with internet links to additio ..."
"A richly illustrated book that takes readers back in time to the dangerous Middle Ages, and the castles that people built and lived in. Children can discover who built castles, the weapons used to defend them and how everyday life was conducted, from feasting to fun to religious ceremonies."
"What is blood for? What do muscles look like? How many bones are there in the skeleton? Anatomical diagrams, X-rays, scans and colour photographs help build up a complete picture of the human body and how it works in this informative book."
"Ce superbe kit créatif contient tout le nécessaire pour s'initier au tricot et réaliser quatre jolis animaux, qu'ils pourront aussi rembourrer. Le livre contient les instructions détaillées et faciles à suivre et des clips vidéos, accessibles depuis Usborne Quicklinks.Ce superbe kit créatif contient tout le nécessaire pour s'initier au tricot et réaliser quatre jolis animaux, qu'ils pourront aussi rembourrer. Le livre contient les instr ..."