Search results for ""Author Ian McNee""

From the very first rulers 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. This comprehensive history is brought vividly to life in this stunning hardback book with majestic portraits, colourful timelines and family trees, and recommended places to visit.The perfect addition to any family bookshelf, for help with school projects or for any young history enthusiast.

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Filled with the capital's icons, from Trafalgar Square to Tower Bridge and pillar boxes to pigeons. Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant colours magically appear! A perfect travel companion and a mess-free way to keep children busy. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book. Landmarks included are: Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, Horse Guards Parade, Borough Market, the Shard, the Tower of London, St James's Park, Buckingham Palace, the Mall, Chinatown, Shakespeare's Globe, Kew Gardens, Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, Piccadilly Circus, the London Eye, County Hall and Westminster Bridge.

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Fun, educational and easy, this latest addition to the best-selling series features 16 fabulous paintings by Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet and more. Just brush water over the black-and-white outlines to make each picture burst magically into colour. Published with London's world-famous National Gallery.

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Discover the national flag of every independent country in the world in this fascinating colouring book. Grouped by continent, there are maps matching each flag to its country, information on flag colours and symbols and black and white flags and coats of arms to colour. With internet links to carefully selected websites to find out more.

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A vivid retelling of a major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style with direct speech and speech bubbles. Brings to life the gripping story of the "unsinkable" ship and its doomed maiden voyage. 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 Alison Kelly, Senior Lecturer at Roehampton University. Young Reading Series 3 is for readers who want to tackle longer stories.

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The essential survival guide for novice soldiers about how to stay alive in the Roman Army. Reveals all the gruesome truths of life in the Roman army, including what soldiers ate, what they wore and how they lived. Witty illustrations complement the informative text, creating a friendly and accessible introduction to Roman history to use at home and in school.

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Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own. Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text. Developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Carefully selected Internet links to exciting websites to find out more. Great value hardback books at paperback prices.

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The story of the boy pharaoh and the discovery of his tomb and treasures vividly retold for young readers. Illustrations and hand-coloured photographs of real-life places, people and objects bring the story to life. Part of Young Reading Level 3, created for children ready to tackle longer stories and more diverse subjects. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. With Internet links to recommended websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website.

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A simplified and shortened retelling of the Chaucer classic which remains faithful to the original Middle English text in the treatment of the story.

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From the age of dinosaurs to the Roman invasion, this book tells the story of a vast and exciting period of British history. It describes when and how people first came to Britain, and includes information on the Bronze Age, Iron Age, Celts and the mysteries of Stonehenge. Full of facts, illustrations, photographs, maps and timelines. Includes photographs and details of real-life archaeological discoveries, as well as information on how new technologies can give us greater insight into the past. With internet links to recommended websites with further information, video clips and virtual tours.

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This striking 300-piece jigsaw shows the national flags of every independent country in the world for children to piece together and discover. Each flag is labelled, and the vibrant, completed puzzle provides a great learning and memory aid to return to again and again.

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Everything you need to embroider, frame and hang a beautiful owl, including a piece of cotton fabric printed with an owl design, a needle, embroidery hoop and green, yellow and orange 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 fascinating sticker book featuring all aspects of the ship’s famous story, from construction to details of the crew and passengers and how the ship met its tragic end just over a hundred years ago. With over 100 stickers of photographs, posters and mementos from the voyage, this is a detailed insight into an ever-fascinating historical event. Internet links take readers to specially selected websites where they can listen to eyewitness accounts and zoom in on photos of the wreck.

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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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Everything you need to embroider, frame and hang a beautiful flamingo, including a piece of cotton fabric printed with a flamingo design, a needle, embroidery hoop and green, blue and pink 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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