Книги издательства Usborne
Название: First Encyclopedia of Science
Жанр: Usborne
Год: 2011
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This is an excellent reference for school projects. All major topics are explored. It includes free downloadable pictures. Why do things float? What happens to the food you eat? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this lively book that introduces young readers to the wonders of science. It comes with simple text, amazing photographs and illustrations, fun science activities and exciting recommended Web sites.
Название: The First World War
Год: 2013
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This is a fascinating flap book packed with essential information about the First World War, from the start of the conflict in 1914, to its resolution in 1918. Each of the eight double page spreads have flaps to lift to find out more, allowing the reader to look inside trenches, see an attack across no man's land, see what goes on inside a tank, and how fighter planes defended the skies against airships. Scenes include a battleship fight, the war in the skies, trenches on the Western Front, and a tank battle in no man's land.
Название: Ancient World
Жанр: Usborne
Год: 2012
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A fascinating flap book 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. Look inside an Egyptian temple, open the doors of ancient Chinese houses, and find out what goes on behind the walls of a Roman army fort.
Название: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Год: 2013
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A superb gift edition of Lewis Carroll's complete and unabridged text, beautifully typeset and laid out. The most fantastic new illustrations re-imagine the much-loved characters of Alice, the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Red Queen, the Mock Turtle and the rest. An heirloom of the future, this beautiful book is richly produced to a standard this timeless classic deserves, with a padded hardback cover, a ribbon marker and traditional binding. The story of Lewis Carroll and how he came to write this much-loved tale is told at the back of the book.
Название: King Solomon's Mines
Жанр: Usborne
Год: 2012
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This is a thrilling retelling of the classic adventure story by H. Rider Haggard, in the popular Young Reading series. Allan Quatermain is on a rescue mission in the heart of Africa. The quest for a missing aristocrat leads him through scorching deserts, across frozen mountains and into the middle of a lost tribe's civil war. But the greatest dangers of all await the adventurer and his friends at the chilling King Solomon's Mines. It is full of 'boys own' style action and excitement, skilfully brought to life by colourful, modern illustrations.
Название: The Runaway Princess
Год: 2013
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A princess runs away to avoid marriage, taking three of her favourite gowns with her. She works hard, herding geese in a tatty donkeyskin cloak, but when she thinks no one is looking, she tries on one of her beautiful gowns. She is spotted by a prince who falls in love with her at first sight, but she runs away. How will he find her? And what will he think when he finds out that she's just a goose girl? A variation of the Cinderella story, this version is based on Donkeyskin, a 300-year-old story by the French author, Charles Perrault. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, which includes over 250 titles across seven levels — all developed in conjunction with reading experts at Roehampton University.
Название: The Golden Carpet
Год: 2013
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A prince convinces a peasant girl to marry him by learning to weave carpets. The couple rule as king and queen until a wicked magician kidnaps the king, forcing him to be his slave and weave carpets for the magician to sell. In order to escape, the king finds an ingenious way of getting a message to his wife. It is a traditional folktale from Armenia. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, which includes over 250 titles across seven levels — all developed in conjunction with reading experts at Roehampton University.
Название: Warships
Жанр: Usborne
Год: 2012
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Covers a vast range of warships from ancient times to present day destroyers, aircraft carriers and stealth corvettes. This title features action-packed comic strips that recount epic sea battles. It also features massive cutaway illustrations that reveal the inner workings of warship engines and weaponry.
Название: Queen Elizabeth II
Жанр: Usborne
Год: 2012
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This is a lively and intriguing biography of the Queen, from her birth to the present day, timed to coincide with the Diamond Jubilee. It includes stunning photographs, a family tree and a timeline. It is written with the expert advice of writer and broadcaster, Hugo Vickers. Part of Usborne's popular Young Reading series, it is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Principal Lecturer at the University of Roehampton. This book is in Series Three, for confident readers.
Название: Special Forces
Жанр: Usborne
Год: 2013
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Offers insight into a necessarily highly secret world. This title includes information on the elite special forces working around the world today, including the SAS and the Navy Seals.
Название: Jane Eyre
Жанр: Usborne
Год: 2012
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This is a dramatic adaptation of the much-loved classic by Charlotte Bronte, with atmospheric illustrations by Alan Marks. It is the compelling story of Jane Eyre and the mysterious Mr. Rochester, sensitively retold for younger readers. It is part of Usborne's popular Young Reading series, developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Principal Lecturer at the University of Roehampton. This book is in Series Three, for confident readers.
Название: The Dragon and the Phoenix (+ Audio CD)
Год: 2012
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Once upon a time, there was a dragon, a phoenix and a very, very special pebble This charming Chinese tale has easy-to-read text and fun puzzles to try after the story.
Название: The Three Little Pigs (+ Audio CD)
Год: 2012
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A popular title from the bestselling Usborne Reading Programme repackaged to offer extra support for English Language learners and teachers. Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text and sample phrases by native speakers in both British English and American English, as well as downloadable teacher's notes and worksheets.
Год: 2012
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A popular title from the bestselling Usborne Reading Programme repackaged to offer extra support for English Language learners and teachers. Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text and sample phrases by native speakers in both British English and American English, as well as downloadable teacher's notes and worksheets.
Название: The Sorcerer's Apprentice (+ Audio CD)
Жанр: Usborne
Год: 2012
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A popular title from the bestselling Usborne Reading Programme repackaged to offer extra support for English Language learners and teachers. Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text and sample phrases by native speakers in both British English and American English, as well as downloadable teacher's notes and worksheets.
Название: A Midsummer Night's Dream (+ Audio CD)
Жанр: Usborne
Год: 2012
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A popular title from the bestselling Usborne Reading Programme repackaged to offer extra support for English Language learners and teachers. Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text and sample phrases by native speakers in both British English and American English, as well as downloadable teacher's notes and worksheets.
Название: Macbeth (+ Audio CD)
Жанр: Usborne
Год: 2012
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One of Shakespeare's greatest plays retold for English Language learners. Macbeth is the bravest general in Scotland, and a loyal servant to King Duncan. But then he hears that one day, he could be king himself. Mad with ambition, Macbeth sets out on a bloody path to power.Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text by native speakers in both British English and American English.
Название: Robin Hood (+ Audio CD)
Жанр: Usborne
Год: 2012
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An exciting story from the legend of Robin Hood, retold for English Language Learners. When Much Middleton's father is arrested by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Much seeks the help of the mysterious outlaw, Robin Hood. Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text by native speakers in both British English and American English.
Название: The Prince and the Pauper (+ Audio CD)
Жанр: Usborne
Год: 2012
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The popular adventure by Mark Twain retold for English language learners. In Tudor England, a young beggar boy passes the golden gates of Westminster Palace and by chance, meets the prince. It's a moment that will change their lives forever. Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text by native speakers in both British English and American English.
Название: The Phantom of the Opera (+ Audio CD)
Жанр: Usborne
Год: 2012
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The famous gothic novel retold for English language learners. Deep below the Paris Opera House lurks a secret. Who is the mysterious phantom who haunts the stars of the stage? Comes with a CD, which contains full readings of the text by native speakers in both British English and American English.
