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Packed with brilliantly designed paper planes to make and fly, ranging from fighter planes to space rockets and creepy flying bugs. Features four different models to perfect, each with their own concise instructions on how to best fold and fly them. Printed on special tear-out pages, each of the 100 planes features a unique design. A brilliant present, or great to use as party favours.

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All aboard this exciting addition to the much-loved That’s not my... series. Babies love the best-selling That’s not my… books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language

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Packed with brilliantly designed paper planes to make and fly, ranging from fighter planes to space rockets and creepy flying bugs. Features four different models to perfect, each with their own concise instructions on how to best fold and fly them. Printed on special tear-out pages, each of the 100 planes features a unique design. A brilliant present, or great to use as party favors.

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Join the adorable animals of Winter Wonderland as they have fun in the snow, go shopping for presents and dance in the forest. Add penguins tobogganing down the slopes, fill a glistening ballroom with waltzing mice, make a display of twinkling lights and decorate trees with lots of sparkly stars. This delightful book comes with over 200 stickers, including extra-magical shiny silver stickers.

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Children can learn about turn-taking, rules and winning and losing while enjoying vibrant illustrations of exotic bugs, from beetles, butterflies and bees to leafhoppers and stick insects and dragonflies.

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An accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the First World War and the Second World War, stunningly illustrated with dramatic contemporary photographs, paintings, posters and maps. This beautifully presented hardback book tells the story of both conflicts, from the trenches of the First World War to the battles and Blitz of World War Two.Please note this title is a combined volume containing Introduction to the First World War and Introduction to the Second World War.

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Children can explore the wonders of space in this incredible picture book with giant fold-out pages full of fascinating facts to satisfy the curiosity of every young space enthusiast. From the Sun and the planets in our Solar System to massive stars and vast galaxies and lots, lots more, there’s a whole universe to discover.

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A wipe-clean book full of friendly monsters to help children learn to write capital letters. Pen-control activities such as tracing the wings of a butterfly or drawing waves for monsters to surf on help children practise the shape of each letter, and the special wipe-clean pen means activities can be done again and again.

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A brilliant read-aloud version of the much-loved classic story by L. Frank Baum. Join Dorothy and her little dog Toto on the yellow brick road, as they set off to explore the magical Land of Oz. Can they find the Wizard, defeat the Wicked Witch of the West, and return to Kansas? With simple text and charming illustrations to bring the story to life for younger readers.

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Four original stories about princes and princesses for children just beginning to learn how to read. Meet clumsy princes, stubborn princesses and a rather pongy prince named Percy in these highly amusing stories. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

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Mop the puppy is accidentally left behind on the newly-restored steam train. Can Rusty the dog save the day? Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

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Why do you need food and what happens to it inside your body? Which foods give you energy and which ones make you fit and strong? In this book you can explore your amazing insides and discover all kinds of fantastic food facts. Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.

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In a sing-song story, Panda goes through the days of her week, saying what she does each day. Monday is nursery day, Tuesday is shopping day, Wednesday is washing day... With sweet, humorous illustrations of what she gets up to each day - painting a rainbow at nursery on Monday, baking with grandma on Thursday, and playing in the park on Saturday - this charming book uses repetition and rhythm to encourage young children to join in naming the days of the week.

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Learn about all kinds of measuring with this entertaining activity book, including length, perimeter, volume, mass and time. Puzzles include working out the area of gingerbread houses, measuring the length of a maze, seeing how much animals weigh and more. There's even a cut-out ruler for hands-on practice. Quizzes after each section let children test what they've learned.

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Which jobs do people do at a hospital, on a building site or in a school? Find out in this appealing book, containing 199 illustrations of jobs people do. The book is organised into themed pages, showing people who care for us, all sorts of scientists, emergency services and lots more. Great for developing vocabulary and language skills.

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Children will boost their writing and speaking skills with this bumper book of words. They will learn new words, find out what they mean, check spellings and discover 50 other ways to say ‘nice’. Easy to use and packed with pictures, it’s the perfect book to help children with school and homework from age 7 to 11 and well beyond.

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Welcome to Tanglewood Animal Park, where every day is an exciting adventure.Zoe loves living at Tanglewood Animal Park.She can't wait to meet the park's newest arrival, Tindu the tiger. But Tindu seems sad, and refuses to leave his den.Can Zoe dream up a plan to help Tanglewood's tiger feel happy in his new home?

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This informative book is filled with 100 fascinating facts about food, from how to grow a burger in a laboratory to how many bees it takes to fill an orchard with apples. With bright, infographic-style illustrations, detailed facts on every page, a glossary and index, plus internet links to specially selected websites for more information.

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From the bestselling author of The Garden of Lost Secrets and The House of One Hundred Clocks, A.M. Howell, comes a gripping new adventure filled with buried secrets and dark lies, set against the evocative backdrop of the Edwardian era. MAY, 1910As the blazing Halley's comet draws close to the earth, Nancy is uprooted to start a new life in Suffolk with a grandfather she has never met. With every curtain drawn shut, Nancy is forbidden from leaving her grandfather's house: no one must know that her or her mother are there.Yet, when Nancy discovers the house's secret observatory, she watches her mother and grandfather creep out every night... Where are they going? And why mustn't any of them be seen? As the mysteries pile up, Nancy must bring dark secrets from the past to light - even if doing so will put her own life at risk. Praise for A.M. HowellWINNER OF THE MAL PEET CHILDREN'S AWARDWINNER OF THE EAST ANGLIAN BOOK OF THE YEARA SUNDAY TIMES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK"Gripping plot as well as authentic historical detail." The Daily Mail"Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs." The Times"Atmospheric, full of period detail, and most importantly, thrilling." The i

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How does a flower grow from a seed? Why do bees visit flowers? Which flower is bigger than the wheel on a truck? In this book, you’ll find the answers and lots more about all kinds of seeds and flowers and how they grow. With simple text and beautiful illustrations, plus Usborne Quicklinks to carefully selected websites with video clips and activities.

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For fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Hobbit the sizzling, magical fantasy adventure that began with A Darkness of Dragons continues...Brave friends Patch, Wren and Barver are no strangers to danger. They take peril in their stride as they seek out their deadly foe - the evil Piper of Hamelyn. But trying to stop his quest for power may end in a battle that will tear the three young heroes' world apart. It has "All the ingredients of a perfect fantasy adventure." Kieran Larwood, author of The Legend of Podkin One-ear

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Meet rattling skeletons and ghastly ghosts as you embark on a Halloween adventure. Explore the haunted house, creepy crypt and wailing woods, adding sparkly stickers to bring each spooky scene to life. With rich, quirky illustrations by Kyle Beckett, children will spot a funny new detail each time they look. Brilliant for developing creativity and fine motor skills.

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A bright, impactful book, explaining simply and effectively what's going wrong with our planet and what we can all do to help - from reducing greenhouse gas emissions and farming responsibly to protecting our forests, oceans and endangered animals. It sets out why conditions on Earth are just right for life, how our modern lives are putting the planet at risk and what we can all do to work towards a greener future.

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A beautifully illustrated, non-fiction book to introduce children to dinosaurs for the very first time. Children can lift the flaps and peek through the holes to find dinosaurs running through a prehistoric forest, see a dinosaur egg hatching, a T-Rex roar, a Pterosaur taking flight, and a prehistoric sea creature under the waves.

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Spot the differences between space suits, find shooting stars, join the dots on a space station and much more in this out-of-this-world activity book. The activities are designed to help young children develop their counting, observation and pen control skills, and the durable wipe-clean pages mean the book can be enjoyed again and again.

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This thoughtful book explores happiness, sadness, anger, fear and worry in a friendly and approachable way for little children. Adorable animal characters experience different emotions, while flaps reveal the answers to important questions such as "Why don't I feel happy all the time?" and "How can I cheer up my friend?"

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An inviting feast of festivals, from well-known celebrations, such as Christmas, Hannukah, Eid and Diwali, to more surprising events such as the Woolly Worm Caterpillar Race and the Hungry Ghosts' Feast. Young children can dip in at any page and feel all the fun of the celebration, while learning about different cultures and traditions.

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Meet five magical unicorns in the fabulous 50th title to the much-loved That's not my... series, complete with iridescent edges. Babies love the best-selling That’s not my… books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.

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Everything you need to embroider, frame and hang a beautiful fairy, including a piece of cotton fabric printed with a fairy design, a needle, embroidery hoop and pink, green and blue thread. There’s also a 16-page book with simple, step-by-step instructions showing you exactly what to do, and links to video clips of embroidery skills.

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A pocket-sized paperback that all the family can enjoy, with general knowledge questions such as What is the human body’s biggest organ?, Which of these cities is NOT built on a cluster of islands? and What was Florence Nightingale’s nickname? Answers are listed at the back of the book.

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How to get into the BIGGEST PICKLE ever.1. Create a TIME MACHINE SANDWICH.2. Accidentally let your evil older brother steal the sandwich and travel through time CHANGING ALL OF HISTORY.3. Set out to STEAL BACK the sandwich with the help of a secret agent FROM THE FUTURE.4. Save the world from TOTAL DESTRUCTION... (Probably.)

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A vivid account of the extraordinary life of the explorer, Captain Cook, with lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs to bring the subject alive. Includes detailed maps of each of Cook's three incredible voyages, along with a chronology of his life and links to recommended websites to find out more. Part of Usborne Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers.

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Curly the pig is stuck: will Mrs Boot be able to get him out? Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

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On your marks, get set, search! Young fans will relish these 100 sporty wordsearches with their lively, cartoon-style illustrations. The puzzles cover everything from football and cricket to para sports and martial arts - with over 1,400 sporting words to find. The wordsearches grow gradually more challenging throughout the book, and are perfect for quiet times alone or playing with friends and family. All the answers are at the back of the book.

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Explore the wonderful world of animals, from the jungles of South America to the plains of Africa. With over 160 stickers of kangaroos, koalas, walruses, whales and many more wild animals to bring the vibrant scenes to life.

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Secrets, mystery and bravery meet in this bestselling, gripping historical adventure, from critically-acclaimed Ann-Marie Howell.OCTOBER, 1916.Clara has been sent to stay with her aunt and uncle while England is at war. But when she reaches their cottage on an enormous country estate, Clara is plunged into a tangle of secrets... A dark, locked room, a scheming thief, and a mysterious boy who only appears at night.Clara has a secret of her own too - a terrible one about her brother, fighting in the war. And as the secrets turn to danger, Clara must find the courage to save herself, and those around her...'Fans of Emma Carroll will adore this historical tale of derring-do and righted wrongs' The Times, Children's Book of the Week

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This enchanting activity book for little children is full of pixie dolls to dress. Each page features a different scene to decorate, from pixies gathering acorns to dancing with fireflies and more. With over 200 reusable stickers of magical outfits, accessories and flowers, plus a fold-out back cover to ‘park’ stickers whilst they’re not in use.

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Find out how to keep your pet guinea pigs healthy and happy with this handy, practical guide - perfect for first-time owners. Thoroughly checked by experts, this book includes everything you need to know about how to care for guinea pigs, from choosing your guinea pig and setting up its home, to playing with it and grooming it. Ideal for those who own a guinea pig or dream of having one.

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Follow a cheeky squirrel as it bounds through the woods, and lift leaves and branches to meet lots of other woodland creatures along the way. This charming book for little children has lots to discover and talk about on every page, from a sleepy owl in the treetops to a herd of deer between the trees and a mole digging underground.

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Meet five adorable bunnies in this charming addition to the much-loved That's not my… series. Babies love the best-selling That’s not my… books with their bold illustrations, patches to stroke, and a mouse to spot on every page, all designed to develop sensory and language awareness.

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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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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 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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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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Splash, bang, hiss... Follow Ted's disastrous tractor journey in this humorous short story set on Apple Tree Farm. Young children will love finding out what happens in this charming short story, specially written for new readers.

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Perfect for whiling away the time on a journey or waiting for a plane, this little book is filled with colourful illustrations of 60 buildings, vehicles, planes and other items to spot at an airport. Each picture has a short description and children can keep track of things they've seen by filling the spotting chart with stickers.

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This innovative activity book is full of science activities to explore, record, invent. Investigate forces, turbines, mirror writing, skeletons, animal migration and lots more. Includes links to websites with even more science activities and downloadable templates.

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