A vivid retelling of a major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style with direct speech and speech bubbles. Dramatic illustrations, photos or maps on every page and Internet links to fun websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website. The Usborne Reading has been developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Senior Lecturer at Roehampton University.
Karen Ball Books
This author celebrates the power of the human spirit and the beauty of everyday life through her writing. Her prose is regularly described as powerful, uplifting, and fun, often carrying an inspirational tone. Karen finds joy in everyday wonders, nature, and humor, which informs her approach to storytelling. Through her narratives, she invites readers to discover inspiration and delight in the world around them.




Leonardo da Vinci
- 64 pages
- 3 hours of reading
Presents the life and accomplishments of the famous Renaissance artist, scientist, engineer, and inventor.
Project X CODE introduces a brand new adventure combining systematic synthetic phonics and richer reading, to accelerate the progress of your special needs and struggling readers. It stars the Project X characters, with a new addition to the team - Mini Marvel.
Caught in a blizzard, they expected to fight for their lives. What they didn’t expect was a miracle…Renee and Gabe Roman are on the edge—relationally and spiritually. Both believe they are followers of Christ who know God. So why is their marriage so difficult? After years of struggle, they wonder if it’s all been for nothing.Then, on an anniversary trip to a remote resort, their truck hurtles down the side of a mountain. Suddenly, they find themselves at the mercy of the rugged Oregon wilderness, forced to fight for survival by relying on each other. But both must surrender their last defenses if they are to come home at last—to God and to each other.Can the Romans overcome their greatest obstacle— themselves —in time?