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Dress the dolls in swashbuckling outfits for a pirate party, butterfly and ladybird costumes for a bug ball, spooky Halloween outfits and lots more in this party-filled sticker book. There are over 300 reusable stickers of clothes, accessories and party decorations, meaning this activity book can be enjoyed again and again.

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This activity book with seven coloured ink pads is full of pictures to complete with festive fingerprinting, including decorating a Christmas tree and Christmas stockings, gingerbread men and wintry snow scenes. Simple instructions show how to use different fingers to make different shapes to print reindeer, birds, snowmen and lots more.

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On November 4th 1605, a traitor was caught beneath the Houses of Parliament with a plot to kill the king. This is the extraordinary story of the Gunpowder Plot from its daring beginning to its grisly end, specially written for young readers who are growing in confidence. With colourful illustrations on every page, a timeline and list of key people.

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Hyena longs to become a ballerina, but will her dreams come true? This lively story features bright illustrations and simple rhyming text, specially written for children who are learning to read. A delight to share with very young children, with parents notes on phonics at the back of the book.

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When were the first fireworks made? How many satellites have been sent into space? And what does the word kimono mean? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this stunningly illustrated book, guaranteed to keep fact-loving, question-asking children entertained for hours on end. Includes internet links to websites to find out even more.

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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.Winner - Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards 2017 - Learning & Development

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From secret agents and paratroopers to firefighters and lifeguards, see what the everyday action heroes wear to work. There are over 200 stickers to dress brave men and women for tough challenges and extreme environments, from camouflage clothing for paratroopers to a space suit for an astronaut and diving equipment for a cave rescue team.

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A thrilling tale of catastrophe and courage... The exhilarating second Cogheart Adventure: the bestselling series of fantastical imagination set in a gripping Victorian world, from award-winning Peter Bunzl.It's hard to escape the secrets from the past.Storm clouds gather over Lily and Robert's summer when criminal mastermind the Jack of Diamonds appears. For Jack is searching for the mysterious Moonlocket - but that's not the only thing he wants.Suddenly, dark secrets from Robert's past plunge him into danger. Jack is playing a cruel game that Robert is a part of. Lily and Malkin, the mechanical fox, must stay one step ahead before Jack play his final, deadly card..."I raced through it... A must-read for all fans of adventure - children or not." Kiran Millwood Hargrave"A 'tockingly' good steampunk mystery." Kirkus "Adventure by the spadeful!" ReadingZone"A spellbinding sequel, a roller coaster journey full of catastrophe, buried secrets, breathtaking courage and intrigue." Lancashire Post

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Who lived in a castle, and what was it like? This book lays out the answers and explores the history of castles, knights and battles using photographs, clear step-by-step illustrations and simple, straightforward text.

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This bright, write-in activity book will make learning the 2 to 12 times tables a pleasure, with doodling, dot-to-dots, mazes and more. Activities are arranged by table, with helpful tips and quizzes to test yourself at the end of each section - and you'll find all the answers at the back of the book.

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With over 60 flaps to lift, this delightful book answers questions such as “Where have people visited in space?”, “What’s a cosmonaut?”, “Why can’t I see stars in daytime?” and lots more what, where, how, why, and yes or no questions with answers beneath the flaps. Internet links take children to carefully selected websites to find out more.

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An exciting activity book full of puzzles, mazes and doodles, all set around London's most famous landmarks. Children can spot pigeons in Trafalgar Square, follow a recipe to make a spicy curry from Brick Lane, join the dots to draw Tower Bridge and solve lots of challenging puzzles. Solutions and answers are provided at the back of the book.

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A delightful first reference book. Children can see how a sunflower grows from a seed, how poppies flower and make seeds, how vegetables grow and how insects and animals help plants. With over 120 stickers to add to the pages, a glossary, quiz and naming and spotting games. Supports basic biology as taught on the UK Primary National Curriculum for Science and includes internet links to age-appropriate websites.Also available as a hardback library edition with no stickers and with a contents page and index.

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Explore the world of animals and their habitats in this bumper activity book. Children can colour exotic scenes including an arid desert, a grassy African plain and a lush rainforest. Backgrounds are already filled in to allow children to concentrate on the fun details. Animals to colour include lions, tigers, zebra, giraffes, snakes and alligators, as well as more familiar farmyard animals. With over 250 stickers of animals, plants and more.

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This colourful wipe-clean book is full of friendly monsters who need help writing their numbers. Young children can draw over the outline of 6 monsters snorkelling in the sea, draw unicycles shaped like the number 5 for the monster circus and more. The wipe-clean pages mean activities can be done again and again.

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An engaging and accessible introduction with information on exactly 100 science topics that will fascinate and inspire children - and adults too. Packed with facts and colourful infographics on both familiar and less familiar topics from the Earth's magnetic poles to spider venom and black holes. A brilliant and wide-ranging introduction to an important school subject - and essential for general knowledge too. Includes internet links to specially selected websites where readers can discover even more surprising science facts.Ideal for fact loving readers aged 8+.Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.Discover all the titles in the 100 Things to Know series:1. 100 Things to Know About Science2. 100 Things to Know About Saving the Planet3. 100 Things to Know About Music4. 100 Things to Know About Numbers, Computers & Coding5. 100 Things to Know About Food6. 100 Things to Know About the Human Body7. 100 Things to Know About Space8. 100 Things to Know About the Oceans9. 100 Things to Know About Planet Earth10. 100 things to Know About History11. 100 things to Know about the Unknown12. 100 things to Know about Sport

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How do flowers grow? Where do seeds come from? Why do leaves fall? Little children can find out the answers to these questions and more in this beautifully illustrated lift-the-flap book. Each page asks a different question, such as “Why do plants have flowers?” The colourful illustrations, large and simple text and chunky flaps reveal the answers. Children can discover a bee’s favourite flower, see inside a spiky conker shell and see how trees lose their leaves in winter. A brilliant introduction to nature and science for curious young minds.

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A tear-off pad of beautiful patterned and coloured paper plus instructions for making 5 different origami models. Includes 100 sheets of patterned paper plus simple, step-by-step instructions for making five different designs – a swan, butterfly, sailing boat, fox and frog. A lovely gift - no need for extra materials as all the paper to make 100 origami creations is included in the book.

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A magic painting book like you’ve never seen before, with wonderful vibrant colours. Includes 16 beautiful, full-page black and white illustrations, from butterflies and birds to a grand castle and a jungle of tigers, which are transformed into a rainbow of colours when children carefully paint water onto the pictures. There's a flap to place behind the painting to stop paint seeping through to the next page and ensure perfect results.

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The popular fairy story specially retold for young readers and with bright, colourful illustrations on every page. Jack and his mother are so poor, they have no food and not much hope... Until Jack meets a strange little man with a handful of magic beans. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.

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This humorous rhyming story with colourful illustrations and phonic repetition has been specially written for children who are learning to read. “What a hullabaloo, someone new at the zoo! ‘How do you do? I’m a kangaroo!’” The simple text helps children develop key language skills, and there are parents’ notes on phonics and reading together, too.

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A lively story with simple rhyming text and irresistible illustrations, specially written for young children who are learning to read. “I need my sleep tonight,” says Bug. “Tomorrow I start work for Slug.” Bug glugs hot chocolate from a mug. Then snuggles up inside his rug. Simple, rhyming text helps children to develop essential language and early reading skills, and there are guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

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They hunt! They eat! They fight! This charmingly illustrated book is a perfect way for little children to find out about dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures, from the horned Triceratops and huge Brachiosaurus to the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex. With lots to spot and talk about, from how big and small dinosaurs were, to where they came from.

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Many children are fascinated by the Ancient Egyptians - their colossal pyramids, their somewhat gory methods of preserving their dead and their amazing, all-powerful gods. Young children can peek under the flaps and discover the lives of the Ancient Egyptians, see inside pyramids and discover the gory details of how mummies were made. A lift-the-flap information book for young readers with over 70 flaps to reveal fascinating details and facts about Ancient Egypt. A brilliant book to introduce children to this fascinating historical period.

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This delightful book answers all kinds of animal questions that young children might ask, such as "where do fish sleep?", "do elephants have teeth" and "why do frogs jump?" Just lift the flaps to discover what, where, which, how and why! With entertaining illustrations and over 50 flaps to open.

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A delightful retelling of the classic fable following two friends as they discover that there’s no place like home. Toby Town Mouse loves to live the high life, while his cousin Pipin prefers a quieter life in the countryside. When the two visit each other’s homes, will they realise that sometimes differences aren’t always a bad thing? Whimsical text and charming illustrations make this book perfect for sharing and reading aloud together.

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A high-octane sticker book with over 10 pages of stickers with which young car enthusiasts can customise a range of supercars. Complete each car by adding wheels, headlights and trim – includes a rally car, a Le Mans car, a Pro Mod racer, an SUV and many more.

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A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. When Brown Cow visits the circus, she puts on a surprise performance. She slips, trips, drops things and loses her hat - but the ringmaster is thrilled! With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Also includes guidance notes for parents at the back of the book.

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An innovative and interactive guide to learning times tables, with over 125 flaps to lift to discover the answers underneath. Includes tips, tricks and practice questions to help with memorisation, as well as a number machine to answer any tables question. The humorous illustrations and fun questions help children to discover why times tables are helpful, and a challenge at the end encourages them to test their new knowledge. A fun book for parents and children to share together.

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Lift the many flaps in this sturdy, interactive thin board book to discover what happens inside boats, bikes, planes, cars, buses and more. There are lots of things to spot and talk about in the amusing and detailed illustrations by Stefano Tognetti. With over 75 flaps to lift.

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A brilliant introduction to the history of The Olympics, from the traditional games of Ancient Greece, to their revival by Pierre de Coubertin and the pomp and ceremony of the modern Games. Internet links to carefully selected websites allow children to access the very best sites to support this book and enhance their learning experience. Specially written for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

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A fascinating guide to Ancient Greek civilisation from the Minoans to Alexander's empire. Includes information on the key figures, battles and geography of the Ancient Greek empire, as well gods and goddesses, the Olympic games and the day-to-day life of its citizens. Features stunning photographs and illustrations, a comprehensive factfinder section with a time chart, who’s who and glossary, making it perfect for reference use. Internet links to websites with virtual tours, reconstructions and more information.

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A comprehensive dictionary with over a thousand colour illustrations, over 10,000 entries and 25,000 straightforward definitions. Fully revised and updated for 2014 and beyond, with new words added and redundant words removed. Includes example sentences and pronunciation guides for tricky words, as well as information about the conventions of written English and a brief history of the English language. An essential home or school reference book that is perfect for children beginning their SATs and similar exams.

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This chunky board book is full of big diggers making lots of noise for little children to discover. Little hands won’t be able to resist pressing the sound buttons to accompany each colourful page. Picture and sounds include a rumbling bulldozer, a thudding rock-breaker, an excavator digging a hole and a tipper truck unloading rocks.

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Join Nell and Dad on their trip to the pet shop – can they find the perfect pet? Part of the award-winning “Usborne Very First Reading” series specially developed in consultation with literacy experts to help children learn to read. Designed for a child to read together with an adult, allowing the child to gradually take a greater share of the story in each book to achieve confident, independent reading. Features superb illustrations to accompany the rhyming story. Followed by fun puzzles to test comprehension and provide further practice. Includes guidance notes for parents and teachers, with further extensive support on the Usborne Quicklinks Website.

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How does a whale breathe? How does a snake see in the dark? Why do zebras have stripes? This fascinating book has all the answers and more. Simple, easy-to-read text, detailed illustrations and extraordinary wildlife photography introduce children to the wonders of the animal kingdom. Links to exciting recommended websites make this a fantastic resource for use at home or school.

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A collection of five rip-roaring classics retold for young readers. Includes ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’, ‘The Prisoner of Zenda', 'The Three Musketeers’, The 39 Steps' and 'Don Quixote'. Also includes fascinating biographies of Alexandre Dumas, Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, Miguel de Certantes Saavedra and John Buchan – the original authors of these classic adventure stories.

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A pack of pocket-sized cards showing fifty of London’s famous landmarks. Each card has a coloured illustration of a famous building or place, with a detailed description and interesting facts on the reverse. Cards mention other things to spot nearby, and nearest Underground stations and an additional two cards give a brief history of London.

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A beautifully illustrated collection of over twenty stories of excitement, magic and humour. Includes well-known classics such as ‘The Little Mermaid’, ‘Treasure Island’ and ‘The Princess and the Pea’ along with some original tales such as ‘The Bed Monster’s Secret’ and ‘The Pesky Parrot’. With a ribbon marker, this beautiful hardback book makes a gorgeous gift.

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A perfect book for beginner cooks of all ages, filled with over 150 jargon-free recipes to make. Illustrated step-by-step instructions show what to do at each stage and ensure flawless results. The spiral-binding allows the book to lie flat and the tabbed pages make the book easy to navigate, perfect for use in the kitchen. Includes tips on preparing ingredients, ideas for adapting recipes and clear allergy advice.

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Cassy the clumsy crocodile leaves a trail of destruction at the Everglades Department Store. But her clumsiness saves the store from a pair of greedy robbers. A comical story for children growing in reading confidence, part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.

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Three hilarious, original tales of some not-so-scary mythical fire-breathing beasts. Each title is vividly illustrated, and is clearly laid out with speech bubbles to aid the narrative flow. Developed in conjunction with reading experts at the University of Surrey.

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How do two dogs say hello? Which kind of dog can't bark? Why do some dogs bury their toys? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to dogs.

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A fresh new edition of the hugely popular Usborne First Cookbook. Introduces beginner cooks to the basic techniques of cooking through a selection of favourite recipes, including spaghetti bolognese, chocolate brownies, sausage rolls and pancakes. Each recipe contains clear and simple instructions in both word and picture form, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright’s busy team of little cooks. With concealed spiral binding to make the book practical and easy to use in the kitchen.

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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.

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A beautifully illustrated introduction to the life of butterflies and caterpillars, with easy to read text for beginner readers. The life cycle of a butterfly is shown with stunning photographs and illustrations, and there are links to carefuly selected websites with videos that show butterflies emerging from their pupae.

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How big were dinosaurs and what did they eat? Which were friendly and which were scary? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to dinosaurs. Illustrated with fabulous photos and artwork. Easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert. Internet links to carefully selected websites with pictures, information and activities.

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The classic story by L. Frank Baum, retold for children growing in their reading confidence and ability, sumptuously illustrated by Mauro Evangelista. When Dorothy is whizzed 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? Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.

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