Sarah Courtauld crafts humorous and engaging books for young readers, brought to life with her own charming illustrations. Her stories are celebrated for their playful narratives and imaginative worlds that capture children's attention. She excels at weaving themes of friendship and bravery into tales that are both funny and heartwarming. Courtauld's distinctive style encourages a sense of wonder and adventure in every young reader.
This is the story of White Fang, a wild wolf who falls into the hands of men. They use White Fang's strength and are cruel to him so that he becomes fierce and dangerous. But through Scott, a different type of man, White Fang learns that between animals and people there can be love and respect and loyality
Simple text describes different kinds of bears, how they behave, what they eat, and where they live.
Focusing on an in-depth exploration of each subject, including habitats and conservation, to provide a deeper understanding of the natural world, this series also includes activities such as creating insect catchers and ideas for exploring rock pools.
A powerful tale of endurance, survival and resistance in the face of slavery. A compelling account of the story of slavery - from ancient times, through the plantations of the Caribbean and America, to the official abolition of the slave trade more than 200 years ago. Recounts the stories of people who were enslaved, including their daring tales of resistance and escape. Highlights the continued existence of slavery today and what you can do to help stop it. Contemporary photographs and artworks bring the story to life, while maps provide visual variety and links to carefully selected websites on the Usborne Quicklinks website provide extra information.
An introduction to some of the world's greatest works of art and when they were made - from the first cave paintings to modern masterpieces. It is produced in association with the National Gallery, London. It features over 140 stickers of paintings and other works of art to place on the pages.
This title provides a treasury of stories guaranteed to delight and entertain young children. It includes ten classic fairytales from the collection of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, among others.
Discover the tales which inspired famous ballets in this selection of twelve stories, retold especially for readers today. A perfect introduction to the famous ballets. Includes Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia and Don Quixote. Beautifully produced, with stylish illustrations by Yvonne Gilbert Nanos.
This is the story of two very different sisters - Eliza, who longs to ride into battle against villains and dragons, and Lavender, who would give anything to be a pampered princess. Before the end of the story both of them have had a chance to fulfil their dreams, though not quite in the way they intended . . . Accompanied by their depressed goat, Gertrude, with their granny's warnings about the Black Death ringing in their ears, they head out into the forest and come face to face with an evil count who definitely does not have their best interests at heart . . . For fans of Cressida Cowell and Andy Stanton.
A beautifully presented gift book that children will love to receive on any special occasion, this is a fully illustrated collection of retellings of the classic stories of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, from the sword in the stone to the last battle.
Discover the best-loved paintings in the National Gallery, London with this fascinating information book, with over 100 stickers. Learn about the artists and how they worked, and the stories behind the paintings while matching the stickers to their frames. With links to specially selected websites for more information. A fun and interactive way for all ages to learn about and engage with art. Each charmingly illustrated double spread is based upon a simple theme such as children, colour, animals and portraits. New edition of 9780746099995, also available in picture book format 9781474938150.
In the Middle Ages an ill-matched band of strangers on a pilgrimate amuse themselves along the way with a storytelling competition
The father of science fiction, Jules Verne, invites you to join the intrepid and eccentric Professor Liedenbrock and his companions on a thrilling and dramatic expedition as they travel down a secret tunnel in a volcano in Iceland on a journey which will lead them to the centre of the earth. Along the way they encounter various hazards and witness many incredible sights such as the underground forest, illuminated by electricity, the Great Geyser, the battle between prehistoric monsters, the strange whispering gallery, giant insects and the vast subterranean sea with its ferocious whirlpool.
A beautiful edition of Homer's classic tale from Ancient Greece, vividly retold to delight modern readers. Dramatic, stylish illustrations bring to life brave Odysseus' encounters with furious gods, bewitching goddesses, terrifying monsters and a man-eating Cyclops... A beautiful gift for any child who loves adventure stories.
Am Meer gibt es viel zu entdecken. Der Naturführer stellt Muscheln, Krebse, Vögel und andere Strandbewohner mit Fotos und Illustrationen vor und beschreibt ihre typischen Merkmale. So lernen Kinder, sie zu erkennen und zu bestimmen. Dazu erfahren sie das Wichtigste über das Leben am und im Meer.
Odborníkmi zostavená publikácia obsahuje množstvo presných zobrazení, ktoré napomôžu ľahkej identifikácii pozorovaných prírodných objektov. Kniha je užitočný spoločník pre každého, kto má prírodu rád a vždy si v nej kládol otázku: "Čo je to tam?". Publikácia pozostáva z viac ako 500 detailných opisov kvetov, stromov, vtákov a hmyzu. Inšpirujte sa týmto sprievodcom prírodou a odhaľujte tajomstvá prírody okolo vás. Slovenské vydanie publikácie nakladateľstva Usborne.
This title provides an in-depth exploration of bird watching, including habitats and conservation, to provide a deeper understanding of the natural world. Activities are also included, such as creating a bird feeder.
