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Jane Bingham Books

    January 1, 1952

    Jane M. Bingham excels at explaining complex issues like divorce and the Tiananmen Square protests to children and young adults through her writing. Her literary approach is direct and accessible, making difficult facts and emotions understandable for a young audience. Bingham also delves into the rich art and cultures of various nations, from India to African civilizations, placing them within their historical contexts. Her enduring mission is to highlight the need for quality children's literature and encourage a broader, global perspective on it.

    Jane Bingham
    First Sticker Book Trees
    First Illustrated Grammar and Punctuation
    Oxford Reading Tree: Level 12: Treetops Non-Fiction: What's Strange About Saturday?
    Usborne World History. The Last 500 Years
    Encyclopedia of World History
    The Usborne Medieval World

    • The Usborne Medieval World

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      4.7(30)Add rating

      "This is a richly illustrated guide to the medieval world, covering the period from the years 500 to 1500. You can learn about everyday life in medieval Europe, from the lives of peasant farmers and merchant bankers, to Benedictine monks and feudal kings. You can explore the development of worldwide cultures and their different approaches to art, technology, warfare and religion. You can follow the rise and fall of kingdoms and empires across the medieval world including the Byzantine Empire, Chinese dynasties and the empires of the Andes. It features recommended Internet links to websites where you can download Usborne pictures, find extra information, or take part in interactive challenges."--Publisher's description.

      The Usborne Medieval World

    • Encyclopedia of World History

      • 416 pages
      • 15 hours of reading
      4.7(36)Add rating

      An incredibly valuable overview of the history of the world from prehistoric times up to the year 2000.Magnificantly illustrated with a wealth of images depicting key events and everyday life in times gone by. With hundreds of links to specially selected websites, available through Usborne Quicklinks.

      Encyclopedia of World History

    • Usborne World History. The Last 500 Years

      • 112 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
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      Introduces the highlights of modern history throughout the world, from the voyages of European explorers to the end of the twentieth century, and discusses religion, society, and changes in technology.

      Usborne World History. The Last 500 Years

    • First Illustrated Grammar and Punctuation

      • 104 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      5.0(2)Add rating

      An easy-to-use introduction to grammar and punctuation for young children, featuring sections on nouns, adjectives, punctuation, writing skills and more. With simple explanations, colourful illustrations and lots of examples throughout, plus quizzes, writing tips and links to specially selected websites with puzzles and videos.

      First Illustrated Grammar and Punctuation

    • First Sticker Book Trees

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      Introduces children to the world of trees, and how important they are.Find out about different kinds of trees around the world, from mangroves and palms to monkey puzzles and oaks. Take a close look at their leaves, seeds and fruits and discover the amazing range of birds, animals and minibeasts that make trees their home.

      First Sticker Book Trees

    • The Story of Trains

      • 64 pages
      • 3 hours of reading
      4.5(2)Add rating

      Lively, easy to read text tells the story of how engines were invented and the amazing developments that have taken place since. Young, independent readers can discover how modern rail transport began with a small steam engine and a wagon full of people - and read about the high-speed trains of today.

      The Story of Trains

    • Usborne Illustrated English Thesaurus

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      5.0(1)Add rating

      A clearly presented thesaurus with colourful illustrations and helpful suggestions for alternative words to inspire creative writing. Arranged alphabeticallly, and with a guide to parts of speech and choosing and using words. An essential and great value home or school reference book. With internet links to recommended websites containing useful English language resources.

      Usborne Illustrated English Thesaurus