Part of the "Young Reading Series Three", this book tells the story of spying, from Alexander the Great's secret scouts to Cold War espionage techniques. It contains details of real life plots uncovered by spies, such as Violette Szabo, amazing inventions used in the world of spying, and the roles w[...]

Part of the "Usborne Young Reading Series 2", this title is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. It takes a look at football through the ages, from the Roman army to the modern day premiership, including when the first matches kicked o[...]

Robin Hood, along with his band of Merry Men, robs from the rich to give to the poor. But when the cruel Sheriff of Nottingham threatens the throne of King Richard, can Robin save the kingdom and win the heart of the fair Maid Marian?[...]

Who is the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth? This rip-roaring tale of revenge is packed with adventure - from a daring prison escape to a hunt for hidden treasure and a duel at dawn. The classic tale by Alexandre Dumas retold for children ready to tackle[...]

A new sensation grips London - a poisoner who strikes without a trace, leaving victims mad with terror... and then dead. Is there a cure for the BLACK TERROR? To find out, Wild Boy and Clarissa must catch the killer. Their hunt will lead them from the city's vilest slums to its palaces, and to a dar[...]

In the foggy alleys of Victorian London, Mr Utterson is seeking to uncover the secret of his friend and client, Dr Henry Jekyll. Just what is his connection to the vicious murderer Edward Hyde who stalks the city's streets at night? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme.[...]

A pack of pocket-sized cards to help recognise and learn about fifty of London's famous landmarks. Each card has a detailed illustration of a landmark, with information, facts and statistics on the reverse.[...]

This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Two", based on the tales of England's most famous outlaw and part of the Usborne Reading Programme. It is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. The outlaw Robin hood is determined to [...]

A fun flap book packed with interesting information about space, and the amazing things that float through it - stars, moons, comets, and the planets of our solar system. Each double-page spread has a colour illustration, and several flaps to lift to find out more about what's going on in the scene.[...]

This lift-the-flap book is packed with interesting information about the ancient world, from the dawn of civilization in ancient Egypt, to the rise of the great Mayan culture in Central America.[...]

Seven titles in the popular "Young Reading" series are re-issued with hardback covers with audio CDs inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making the book and CD easy to store together. "The Young Reading" series is developed with reading expert Alison Kelly from Roehampton University to hel[...]

A lift-the-flap information book for young readers which explores life in Ancient Egypt, in particular the rituals that the Egyptian Pharaohs undertook in preparation for the afterlife: mummification and the construction of pyramids.[...]

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