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Jake Atlas - tomb robber, treasure hunter, troublemaker!When Jake's parents vanish, Jake and his sister team up with shady tomb robbers to find them in the Egyptian desert in this riveting page-turning adventure by award-winning author Rob Lloyd Jones. The Atlas family is in trouble: Jake hides an addiction to stealing; his twin sister, Pan, has to conceal her genius, for fear of bullies. The siblings can't stop fighting – with each other and with their parents, stuffy professors of Ancient History. But Jake's and Pan's lives take a dramatic turn the day they discover the truth about their boring mum and dad. When the family go to Cairo on holiday, and Jake and Pan's parents mysteriously vanish, it's up to the twins to find them. They team up with shady tomb robbers, master high-tech gadgets and locate a lost tomb in this story of a family that finds itself in the deserts of Egypt.

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Blast off on a journey deep into our incredible Solar System. Turn pages, peek through holes and lift flaps to discover the secrets of planets, moons and the Sun. Visit rocky planet Mars, fly through an asteroid belt, see a storm raging on Jupiter, and discover what lies BEYOND our amazing Solar System.

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JAKE ATLAS: TOMB ROBBER, TREASURE HUNTER, TROUBLEMAKERThis fourth riveting Jake Atlas adventure takes Jake and his family to Rome, where they uncover the secret history of a Roman legion sworn to protect four mysterious keys. The keys hold back a force that wiped out a lost civilization – now, Jake and his family must find them to stop it from returning. Their mission leads them to the edges of what was the Roman empire – to a volcano in Morocco, Hadrian's Wall and an island in the Middle East. There they are forced to team up with their enemy, the People of the Snake, to stop a power that threatens to destroy half the world. But the closer Jake grows to the group that were once his enemy, the further apart he and his family drift. And as he approaches the end of his quest, he's faced with a terrible choice – save the world or save his family!

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A fiendishly pacy mystery-adventure story for 9+ readers, set in the seamy, smoggy underworld of Victorian London.BEHOLD THE SAVAGE SPECTACLE OF THE WILD BOY! London, 1841. A boy covered in hair, raised as a monster, condemned to life in a travelling freak show. A boy with an extraordinary power of observation and detection. A boy accused of murder; on the run; hungry for the truth. Behold the savage spectacle of Wild Boy. Ladies and Gentlemen, take your seats. The show is about to begin!

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Over the past 2,000 years, London has survived invasions, plagues, fires and air raids, witnessed the wealth and power of monarchs such as Henry VIII and Queen Victoria, and the building of palaces, parks and railways. Produced in association with The Museum of London, this is London’s incredible story, as it grew from a small Roman town to one of the greatest cities in the world.

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TREASURE HUNTER, TOMB ROBBER, TROUBLE MAKERJake Atlas and his family are on the run, hunted by international police while chasing the mysterious People of the Snake to stop them from hiding the secret history of humankind. But when the family’s friend, Sami, is poisoned, the People of the Snake force the Atlases to work for them in exchange for a cure. Their mission: to locate a legendary lost city and the tomb of the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl in the jungles of Honduras – home to bandits, big cats, tarantulas and crocodiles. But the family’s greatest enemy is themselves, as their squabbles threaten to get them into even deeper trouble.In order to reach the tomb, the family must survive ancient traps, jump out of a crashing plane, escape a jaguar’s lair, climb a cliff of skulls, jump over a huge waterfall and escape from a trap of swinging blades!A brilliant heart-thumping sequel to the increasingly popular Jake Atlas and the Tomb of the Emerald Snake, this is another high-octane adventure, full of laughs and high-tech gadgets, from an award-winning author.

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Explore different careers as you blast off into space with a crew of astronauts. Find out about their incredible jobs and the work of the huge teams who support them, from medics to technicians. Discover how astronauts are chosen and trained for space missions, what it's like in space, and what they do once they return to Earth - as well as the work of Mission Control and those on the ground. With missions planned to the Moon, Mars and beyond, this is a timely and fascinating read.

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Thoughtful introduction to the extraordinary life of Martin Luther King for young readers. Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive. Includes essential facts and insightful details to help the reader understand Martin Luther King's life and times, and links to recommended websites with video clips and activities. Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.

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All Tom has in the world is his pet cat, but this cat can talk - and he has a stylish taste in boots. Thanks to Cat, Tom is soon meeting the king and defeating an ogre in Charles Perrault's fantastical fairy tale, specially retold for younger children. With free online audio.

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Join an astronaut for a day as she goes on her first ever spacewalk, and new crew members arrive. Find out how she trained for her mission and what it's like living and working in space. How do you eat and drink at zero gravity? How do space toilets work? What are space suits designed for?

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A fabulous picture book packed with fascinating details about London’s most famous sights, from Buckingham Palace and The Tower of London to Trafalgar Square and the museums in Kensington. There are pages on London’s parks, transport and sporting events, and two stunning fold-out pages show all the bridges and landmarks along the River Thames.

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Colourful scenes with flaps to reveal details of life in Ancient Egypt. Each bustling scene is packed with information about life in Ancient Egypt, including worshiping in a temple, building the pyramids, and farming and trade along the River Nile. Includes simple, informative text and picture labels. Over 50 flaps to lift to reveal fascinating facts.

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Lift the flaps to explore all sorts of exciting vehicles - bulldozers rumbling around building sites, fire engines rushing to emergencies, and jumbo jets soaring into the skies. With fascinating facts about every vehicle, from speed machines to giant trucks, emergency vehicles, tractors, and planes all geared to delight inquiring minds. The colorful scenes are covered with flaps, each packed with even more detail to entertain young readers.

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Step inside the sun-scorched deserts of Ancient Egypt to visit the magnificent temples by the mighty River Nile, busy towns, and tombs filled with glittering treasure in this fascinating book with intricately cut flaps and holes to peep through. Travel up the Nile in a barge, join a party at a rich man’s house, a funeral for a Pharaoh and lots more.

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Have you ever wondered how cars roar along roads, or planes soar into the sky? Discover how all sorts of amazing things work, from fire engines and submarines to dishwashers and vacuum cleaners, in this exciting introduction to engineering for young children, with over 70 flaps to lift. Includes links to carefully selected websites to find out more.

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A lively and engaging history of "the beautiful game". Tells the story of football, from its beginnings in the Roman Army to the modern day premiership including how both American Football and Rugby were born. Humorously illustrated by Paddy Mounter. Usborne Young Reading has been developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.

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Elisa is no ordinary princess - she loves plants rather than palaces. After the king locks her in a tower, Elisa decides to escape and live life by her own rules... A beautifully illustrated version of the forgotten fairy tale, specially written for young readers who have just started to read alone.

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Join an astronaut for a day as she goes on her first ever spacewalk, and new crew members arrive. Find out how she trained for her mission and what it's like living and working in space. How do you eat and drink at zero gravity? How do space toilets work? What are space suits designed for?

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This is a fascinating flap book packed with interesting information about cars, from how the first automobiles were invented, to how speedy racing cars get around tracks. Each of the seven double-page spreads have several flaps to lift, many with double flaps, and several of them also have fun paper technology such as sliding a race car or moving a car along a production line in a factory. Other spreads look inside a busy car repair shop, and a scrap yard where old cars get crushed.

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An exciting retelling of how Robin Hood, England's most famous outlaw, outwits the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. The Sheriff of Nottingham is rich enough to become king. Only one man can stop him - the daring outlaw Robin Hood. Can Robin break into the Sheriff's castle and steal his glittering treasure? Beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks. Part of the Usborne Young Reading Level Two series for readers who have just started reading alone.

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A fantastic flap book that takes children on a journey through London from ancient times to today. Fabulous scenes show London in Roman times, in the Middle Ages, at the time of the Plague and during the Blitz, and each scene has flaps to lift to reveal historical secrets. Includes simple, informative text and picture labels, and internet links to websites to find out more. With over 80 flaps to lift.

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A fabulous flap book with over 50 flaps to lift and extra pages to pull out offering a peek inside some of the world’s most famous buildings. Stunning illustrations show the fronts and insides of royal palaces, soaring skyscrapers, cathedrals, castles and mosques. Flaps reveal extra facts, information and surprises.

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Comedy chaos breaks loose when two brothers’ imaginary monsters come to life – in the supermarket! A laugh-out-loud adventure for fans of Dogman, the Treehouse series and Pamela Butchart books.All the adults are freaking out. Giant monsters are smashing up supermarkets across the country. The army can’t stop them and the prime minister is hiding in panic. A colossal six-headed gingerbread man, a massive emoji poo, a gigantic bouncing bum… Top scientists have no idea where they come from – or why they seem to hate supermarkets so much. But nine-year-old Otis has an idea. The creatures are exactly the same as drawings by his five-year-old brother, Jago: what if Jago brought his crazy creations to life with a magic pen? But their parents won’t listen, so it’s up to Otis and his pals to sort this monster mess out!

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This fun-filled book celebrates the world's most popular sport played by women, men, boys and girls all over the world. Learn about the history of the game, how footballs are made, and how YOU can become a top professional player. Find out how your local club is run, visit a team's training ground, and pick up tips to sharpen your football skills.

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Mark Twain's classic tale of escape and adventure rivetingly retold for young readers. To escape his violent, drunken father, Huckleberry Finn fakes his own death and lives wild in the woods. He meets Jim, a runaway slave, and the two outcasts set off on a dangerous journey down the mighty Mississippi River, in search of freedom.

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The classic story fabulously illustrated and retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Fearsome monsters stalk the moors of ancient Denmark, murdering anyone they catch. But then a warrior comes from overseas. His name is Beowulf. He kills monsters… Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

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From atoms and X-rays to the Big Bang and the Internet, brilliant breakthroughs by successful scientists have changed the world. Dip inside this intriguing book to read the stories of 100 scientists and their amazing discoveries, including Marie Curie and Albert Einstein. With Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites where you can meet amazing scientists and try online activities.

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Six of Rudyard Kipling's famous 'Just So Stories', carefully selected and retold for younger children. Includes: How the Elephant got his Trunk, How the Crab got her Claws, How the Rhinoceros got his Skin, How the Whale got his Throat, How the Camel got his Hump and Why the Kangaroo Jumps.

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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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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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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 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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An exciting story from the legend of Robin Hood, retold for for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Much Middleton’s father is arrested by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Much seeks the help of the mysterious outlaw, Robin Hood. Beautifully illustrated by Alan Marks. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

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An action-packed book filled with building sites to explore, construction machines to learn about and a demolition site in action. Lift the flaps to discover the work that goes into building a house, a bridge, a skyscraper and more, the jobs people do and the machines that are used. An exciting introduction to how buildings go up – and come down.

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A pocket-sized sticker book guide to one of the most recognisable cities in the world. Includes fifty of London’s best-known landmarks such as the Tower of London, Big Ben and Kensington Palace. With stickers to add to the pages after spotting each building or place. Full of famous landmarks, fascinating facts and colourful illustrations, this is an informative guide to the city or a lovely souvenir to take home.

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A fun flap book that shows young children what goes on at major sporting events and introduces them to a range of different sports. Scenes include a professional swimming pool, an athletics stadium, a ski slope, and a cycling velodrome. With over 60 flaps to lift, there’s lots to discover on each brightly coloured page and plenty to keep enquiring minds occupied, including flaps hidden beneath flaps.

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See behind the scenes at a bustling airport, as planes speed along the runway and soar into the sky in this fascinating book with over 50 flaps to lift. Young children will be fascinated to find out how an airport works, and see the equipment and machines, vehicles and passengers, all colourfully illustrated. Scenes include ‘Handling baggage’, ‘Preparing the plane’, ‘Taking off’ and ‘Carrying cargo’. Richly informative and full of surprises, this book is perfect for little fingers and curious minds.

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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. Scenes include “The Middle Ages”, “Tudor Times” and “Britain at War”. A “Famous People” section at the back of the book features Britons of note such as Oliver Cromwell, Emmeline Pankhurst and The Beatles.

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The classic tale of adventure and revenge by Alexandre Dumas retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Who is the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth? A rip-roaring tale of adventure – from a daring prison escape to a hunt for hidden treasure and a duel at dawn. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

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Find out how weather works in this fun and friendly book. Learn why it rains and snows, and the fascinating science that causes thunder, lightning, hurricanes and rainbows.

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From tanks rumbling across battlefields to submarines, blitzed cities and D-Day, this extraordinary flap book takes young readers right into the action of the Second World War. With vivid illustrations and fascinating facts to discover, each flap reveals something new.

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Wild Boy has been covered in hair since birth and condemned to life in a travelling freak show. Excluded from society, he takes refuge in watching people at the fair - and develops a talent for observation and detection. But when there's a murder, suspicion turns to Wild Boy, so he and the feisty acrobat Clarissa Everett find themselves on the run...

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