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What's happening to me?
(Boys)
Age 8+
A
sensitive, detailed and informative guide to male puberty,
invaluable for young boys and parents alike, tackling key subjects
from physical changes to emotional ones. Bright, stylish original
colour illustrations and diagrams reveal everything young boys need
to know about the changes they experience as they near puberty.
Written in a witty yet factual and clear style that makes this
confusing and tricky subject approachable. Includes basic details on
what's happening to girls, too. Written in conjunction with medical
and counselling experts. |
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Farmyard Tales - Noisy
Animals
Age1+
Young
children can press the tabs to listen to Curly grunt, Rusty bark and
Pippin neigh in this simple, noisy story about the animals of Apple
Tree Farm.
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£9.99
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Digger Stencil book
Age 3+
See those
diggers at work!
Each scene has two
sturdy digger stencils which are easy too pop out and use over and over again. |
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£6.99
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Babies Flashcards
Age 3months+
Brightly coloured
flashcards. Pictures of noisy, messy, sleepy and other babies. Your baby will
just love these cards.
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£5.99
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Genes & DNA
Age 9+
Fascinating
introduction to an exciting and controversial topic. Covers all
aspects of genes and DNA in an approachable and understandable way,
from basic biological structure and function to ethical debates such
as genetic engineering and cloning. Stunningly illustrated with a
blend of remarkable photography, computer generated images and vivid
artwork. With Internet links to recommended websites with animated
explanations, games and the latest information. |
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£9.99
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Complete Book of Human Body
Age 8+
A
fact-packed, beautifully illustrated, all-round introduction to
the human body and how it works. Full of extraordinary photographs
with engaging and friendly text, plus experiments and activities
to try, this book explores everything from allergies and brain
waves to x-rays and zits.
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£9.99
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Illustrated Dictionary of
Maths
Age 11+
An
essential home or school reference book for SAT and GCSE stutdents.
Arranged thematically to cover all aspects of the maths curriculum.
Brightly and clearly illustrated. With over 150 Internet links to
maths websites with animated explanations, quizzes, exercises and
games |
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£9.99
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Easy Piano Classsics
Age 7+
A book of simplified
arrangements of over 50 piano classics from composers such as Beethoven and
Mozart.
Useful musical and
historical facts put the pieces in context and help learners to understand more
about the music they play.
Features a concealed
spiral binding to allow the book to remain effortlessly open whilst in use on a
music stand.
Internet-linked to
allow learners to listen to the tunes online. |
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£12.99 |
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Night Sky Sticker Book
Age 6+
A fantastically
informative sticker book with over 120 glow-in-the-dark stickers.
Children can match the
stickers to the simple line drawings or, for a greater challenge, to the
detailed descriptions.
Also doubles as a
spotter’s guide with spaces to record where each cosmological sight is spotted. |
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£4.99 |
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Princess Snap
Age 2+
A fun twist on this
popular card game which the whole family can enjoy.
Contains 26 pairs of
cards featuring vibrant illustrations and names of pretty princesses.
A great way for young
children to develop word and picture matching skills. |
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£4.99 |
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Phonics Flashcards
age 2+
A fantastic
aid to learning to read using synthetic phonics.
Synthetic
phonic learning is the process of reading by sounding the individual sounds of a
word and then blending them together to read the word as a whole.
Each card
shows a picture of a familiar word, its alphabetical spelling and breakdown of
its phonetic components, with one card for each of the 44 basic phonemes in
English.
Featuring the
much-loved illustrations of Stephen Cartwright.
The cards are
robust and durable, ensuring repeated use. |
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£5.99 |
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ABC Chunky Flashcards.
A box of 30
bright and chunky cards to help make learning the alphabet easier and more fun.
Includes a
card for each letter of the alphabet, along with an instructions card to give
ideas for ways to use the cards.
Also includes
two cards showing how upper and lower case letters are formed, helping children
to practise their writing skills also.
Illustrated
with hand-made models by Jo Litchfield. |
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£5.99 |
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Baby Flashcards Animals
Age 3months+
16 colourful
cards each with a picture of an animal from around the world including a tiger
and a penguin.
The reverse
of each card shows a colour to help children learn colours.
The cards are
made from thick card, making them perfect for repeated use by little hands.
A fun way to
help children master key vocabulary quickly and easily. |
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£5.99 |
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Baby Flashcards Toys
Age 3months+
16 colourful
cards each with a picture of a favourite toy, including a teddy bear and a doll.
The reverse
of each card shows a colour to help children learn colours.
The cards are
made from thick card, making them perfect for repeated use by little hands.
A fun way to
help children master key vocabulary quickly and easily. |
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£5.99 |
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First Words Flashcards
Age 18months+
A box of 30
bright and chunky cards to help make learning key vocabulary easier and more
fun.
Each card
shows a simple word such as "moon", "dog" and "ball" in both written and picture
form.
Illustrated
with handmade models by Jo Litchfield.
Includes full
instructions and creative ideas for using the cards
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Pirate Jigsaw Book
Age 3+
A
swash-buckling jigsaw book which follows life aboard a pirate ship.
Contains six
15-piece jigsaws showing scenes such as a castaway island, life on board ship
and a daring raid on another ship.
The detailed
jigsaw illustrations include things to spot and count, including cutlasses, a
pirate captain and chests full of treasure.
Featuring the
lively illustrations of Peter Allen.
A fantastic
gift for any child who has dreamt of sailing the high seas. |
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£9.99 |
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See inside the world of Dinosaurs
Age 6+
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£9.99 |
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Children's book of Baking
Age 7+
The ideal book for budding bakers both young and old.
Recipes
include those for delicious goodies including cakes, pies, biscuits and tarts
guaranteed to make anyone’s mouth water.
Basic
baking techniques and skills such as making pastry are simply explained, and
there are lots of fun and original ideas for decorating cakes and biscuits.
All
recipes are accompanied by simple step-by-step instructions and clear
illustrations. |
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£12.99 |
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First Cookbook
Age 7+
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£12.99 |
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Princess Handbook
KS3 Age 8+
A humorous
and light-hearted guide to the ins-and-outs of acting like a perfect princess.
Includes tips
on how to behave at banquets, choosing jewellery, mastering a regal wave and,
most importantly, how to find and marry Prince Charming.
Packed with
fascinating details about real-life Princesses from the past and present.
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£7.99 |
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Stories of Princesses
Age 5+
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£6.99
(Normally £9.99) |
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Fairyland Jigsaw Book
Age 3+
A sparkly
jigsaw book showing the magical world of Fairyland.
Contains six
15-piece jigsaws showing scenes such as the Snow Ball, the Fairy Palace and a
fairy tea party.
A gorgeous
gift for little girls. |
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£9.99 |
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Stories of Unicorns
KS1E Age 5+
Three original stories based on traditional myths surrounding the
ever-alluring unicorn. Meet the unicorn who befriends a kitchen
maid, the unicorn who outwits a greedy hunter and the unicorn who
simply loves strawberries.
Beautifully illustrated to evoke all the magic of these beautiful
animals.
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Usborne
Beginners
KS1; Age 4+
Usborne
Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning
to read on their own. Full colour illustrations and photographs on
every page, accompanied by short, informative text. Carefully
selected Internet links to exciting websites to find out more.
Great value hardback books at paperback prices.
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Ballet |
Dinosaurs |
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Caterpillars and Butterflies |
Eggs and Chicks |
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£4.99 |
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Knights |
Under the
sea |
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£4.99 |
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Pirates |
Weather |
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Big Book of Things to Draw
Age 6+
A bumper
volume of inspiring drawing ideas and step-by-step techniques.
Contains 24
drawing activities, including a watercolour city, dip pen drawings and a hairy
orangutan.
Advice on
techniques, methods and materials are also featured, helping children to explore
and experiment with their creativity beyond the included activities.
Each project
is accompanied by full-colour illustrations and easy step-by-step instructions
to help young artists get the best results.
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Jigsaw Book of France
KeyStage: R/
KS1 Geog; Age 4+
A colourful
jigsaw atlas detailing the sights, people, objects and places of France.
Each of the
five sturdy jigsaws shows a different region of the country, from the historical
northwest to the sunny south.
Includes a
detailed picture map showing the highlights and attractions of Paris.
Provides an
interactive learning experience as children enjoy the challenge of completing
the jigsaws while learning about the culture and geography of France. |
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£9.99 |
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Monster Snap
Age 2+
A fun twist
on this popular card game which the whole family can enjoy.
Contains 26
pairs of cards featuring vibrant illustrations and names of friendly monsters.
A great way
for young children to develop word and picture matching skills. |
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£4.99 |
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Princess Snap
Age 2+
A fun twist
on this popular card game which the whole family can enjoy.
Contains 26
pairs of cards featuring vibrant illustrations and names of pretty princesses.
A great way
for young children to develop word and picture matching skills. |
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£4.99 |
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Soccer Sticker Book
Age 6+
Contains
over 100 detailed stickers showing the manoeuvres, tactics and skills of
football. Children can match the stickers to the black and white line drawings
and simple text descriptions. Can be used while watching a game, or as an
activity book to learn more about the sport. Includes a glossary of
football-related terms |
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£4.99 |
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Picture Dictionary
Age
5+
Delightful first dictionary with simple definitions of over 1000 words.
Each word is illustrated with Jo Litchfield's hand-made models and has a
short sentence showing how the word is used. Colourful alphabet
illustration along the edges of the cover helps children navigate the
dictionary. Additional thematic spreads cover key themes, such as
seasons, colours, numbers, and shapes.
Includes simple explanations of the parts of speech and a guide to using
a dictionary. |
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£9.99 |
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Little book of the Seashore
Packed with seashore facts
and the folklore surrounding the people and creatures of the coastline.
Includes activities to
keep enthusiastic young beachcombers busy.
Beautifully illustrated
with drawings and stunning photography.
Internet-links to fun
websites to find out more about the seashore.
Age 7+
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Look and Say Holiday
Age 18+ months
Each double-page shows a
holiday scene, and introduces children to words and objects associated
with going on holiday. Robust tabs on the pages enable children to
quickly locate their favourite scenes. Perfect for talking about
holidays with very young children.
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Fairytale Things to make
and do
Age 3+
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£4.99 |
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First Picture
Action Rhymes
Age 2+
A
beautiful board book with simple action rhymes illustrated with Jo
Litchfield's characterful models. Each rhyme includes
words and actions. Listen to the tunes for each rhyme on the Usborne
Quicklinks Website. An ideal gift for
toddlers and very young children. |
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£8.99 |
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Nursery Rhyme Treasury
Age 18 months+
Contains 65 well-known
nursery rhymes, including “Humpty Dumpty”, “Wee Willie Winkie”,
“Pat-a-cake” and “Pussycat, Pussycat”.
Arranged in seven thematic
sections: Animal rhymes, Action rhymes, Girls and boys, Kings, Queens
and candlestick makers, Counting rhymes, Rhymes for all seasons and
Bedtime rhymes.
Delightful illustrations
perfectly compliment the nursery rhymes |
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How to draw Animals
Age 3+
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Little Book
Garden Wildlife
Age 5+
A delightful little
book about the world waiting to be discovered just outside a child's
backdoor. Packed with fascinating information about the natural
world, from nests and chicks to furry creatures, creepy crawlies and
night-time animals. Includes ideas for things to grow and do, such
as a butterfly puddle to attract butterflies, growing plants in pots
and making compost
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Stories of
fairies
Age 5+
Three
new and original stories about Crystal, Poppy and Lily, three fairies in
a flap over stolen wands, flying lessons and fairy balls.
Vibrant
illustrations evoke the magical world of Fairyland. Designed for readers
just starting to read alone.
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Stories of Dolls
Age 5+
Three new and
original stories about Cordelia, Florinda and
Ella and the delightful world of dolls.
Beautifully illustrated throughout with colourful and appealing
illustrations. Designed for readers just starting to read alone.
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Spotter's
Guides / Sticker Books
KS1/2 S; Age 7+
Usborne Spotters Guides are perfect companions for enthusiasts of
the natural world.
Each title includes detailed full-colour
illustrations of 100-200 species, plus short descriptions and
essential details.
Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about each
subject.
A classic Usborne series reissued using the latest reproduction
technology for accuracy
of colour and detail. |
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Dinosaurs |
Flags of the World |
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The Night
Sky |
Weather |
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Flowers
Sticker Book |
Trees
Sticker Book |
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Birds
Sticker Book |
Cats Sticker Book |
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Famous Lives
Usborne
Famous Lives retell the stories of fascinating people, bringing
them to life so vividly, it's as if you're there with them |
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Age 8+ |
Napoleon
Age 8+ |
Marie Antoinette
Age 8+ |
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Age 8+ |
Anne Frank
Age 8+ |
Martin Luther King
Age 8+ |
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Age 8+ |
Nelson
Age 8+ |
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