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Books in Starting Points series

  • Who Were the Romans?

    Phil Roxbee Cox, Annabel Spenceley

    Paperback (Usborne Publishing Ltd, June 1, 2002)
    This series consists of simple illustrated guides to answer children's questions about history and invite comparisons with life today. This particular title deals with the Romans.
  • Starting Fishing

    L. Sims, H. Edon

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, Dec. 31, 2003)
    This title has been revised to include Usborne's innovative Internet links. A useful guide to a hobby which is enjoyed by many children, it gives step-by-step advice in a helpful and clear format, teaching all the basics, from underarm casting to handling fish. With detailed instructions and clear, full-colour illustrations and photographs, this book covers everything a beginner needs to know.
  • Where Do Babies Come From?

    Susan Mayes

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, March 1, 1992)
    -- Introduces young children to fundamental aspects of nature, science and technology-- Inspired by the questions children ask about the world around them-- Simple text and detailed illustrations answer questions in clear, step-by-step stages
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  • Who Were the Vikings Internet-Linked

    Phil Roxbee

    Library Binding (Edc Pub, Dec. 1, 2002)
    Usborne Books are graphically designed to draw children in, to make them want to learn the material, and to help them retain that knowledge. The magic of Usborne Books is that they make both reading a
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  • Who Were the Romans?

    Phil Roxbee Cox

    Paperback (Usborne Books, Nov. 1, 2015)
    What were gladiators? Were people really thrown to the lions? What did Romans learn at school? Find out in this entertaining look at the Romans. Packed full of fun, facts and illustrations showing everyday life in ancient Rome, this newly updated Internet-linked book has all the answers.
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  • Starting Face Painting

    Kevin Lyle

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, March 31, 2005)
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  • What Makes a Car Go?

    Sophy Tahta

    Paperback (Edc Pub, June 1, 1994)
    Book by Tahta, Sophy
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  • Where Did Dinosaurs Go?

    Cheryl Evans, Andrew Robinson, Toni Goffe, Guy Smith

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2006)
    Introduces dinosaurs, describing what dinosaurs are, their various shapes and sizes, and what may have caused their extinction.
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  • What's Out in Space?

    Susan Mayes

    Paperback (Edc Pub, Jan. 1, 1990)
    Introduces the solar system, moon flights, Voyager, comets, stars, space vehicles, and the future of space exploration
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  • Who Were the First North Americans

    Struan Reid, Philippa Wingate

    Library Binding (Edc Pub, Jan. 1, 2003)
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  • Winter

    Ruth Thomson

    Paperback (Watts Pub Group, Aug. 15, 2003)
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  • Where Does Electricity Come From?

    Susan Mayes, Heather Amery, John Shackell, John Scorey

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2006)
    Explains what electricity is, describes how it is generated, and introduces the sorts of things that use electricity to run, such as telephones and batteries.
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