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The Amazing Adventures of Ulysses
Vivian Webb, Heather Amery, Katie Daynes, Stephen Cartwright
Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, April 1, 2004)Retells the classic Greek tale of Homer that presents Ulysses' contribution to the end of the Trojan War and his attempt to journey home.
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Jason and the Golden Fleece
Claudia Zeff
Hardcover (USBORNE, Aug. 16, 2007)Jason and the Golden Fleece
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Leonardo Da Vinci
Karen Ballard Rosie Dickins,Rosie Dickins,Karen Ballard
Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, March 24, 2001)Vividly describes the life of da Vinci, from his country childhood to his amazing legacy and explores many of his works of art, science, mechanics and architecture. Illustrated with photographs of real-life locations, artwork illustrations by Christina Uzner and reproductions of Leonardo's most famous works. Developed in consultation with reading experts from Roehampton University and a distinguished art historian.
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The Emperor's New Clothes
Susanna Davidson, Mike Gordon
Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2005)An emperor who cares about nothing but clothes is tricked by two tailors into parading around town in the nude.
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The Princess And The Pea
Susanna Davidson, Mike Gordon
Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, Dec. 30, 2004)Prince Patrick, with the help of a witch, designs a test to make sure he marries a real princess.
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Poly Bernatene Fiona Chandler
Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, March 15, 2001)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.
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Aesop's Fables
Carol Watson, Aesop, Katie Daynes, Nick Price
Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, Dec. 1, 2003)Illustrated collection of eight stories with a moral retold from Aesop, including "The tortoise and the hare," "The ant and the dove," and "The lion and the mouse."
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The Secret Garden
Lesley Sims Alan Marks Lesley Sims
Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, March 24, 2001)The enchanting classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Mary Lennox feels forlorn and lonely in her uncle's gloomy house on the moors. But behind an old ivy-covered wall is a garden, waiting to be discovered...Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.Note: This novel is suitable for readers of age 6+
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Moonfleet
Alan Marks,Rob Lloyd Jones,Rob Lloyd Jones,Rob Lloyd Jones,
Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, March 24, 2007)New
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Stories of Knights
Unknown
Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, Jan. 1, 2007)Three exciting adventure stories for children just beginning to read. The Knights of King Arthur were the bravest, strongest and most loyal knights of all, which these stories show as they battle dragons, slay giant ogres and rescue maidens in distress. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
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The Princess and the Pea Gift Edition
J. Bingham
Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 30, 2004)'The Princess And The Pea' is a children's classic and a favourite of little girls everywhere. This specially bound gift edition for young readers is printed in hardback format, with a ribbon marker and memorable illustrations.
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Stories of Monsters
Russell Punter, Mike Phillips
Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2004)Three stories feature monsters preventing people from getting to sleep (and thus from getting good grades) and from traveling safely.
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