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Books in Usborne Young Reading: Series Two series

  • Stories of Dragons

    Christopher Rawson

    Hardcover (Promolibro, March 15, 2015)
    Three hilarious, original tales of some not-so-scary mythical fire-breathing beasts. Each title is vividly illustrated, and is clearly laid out with speech bubbles to aid the narrative flow. Developed in conjunction with reading experts at the University of Surrey.
  • The Story of Rome

    Rosie Dickins

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, Jan. 1, 2007)
    Book by Rosie Dickins
  • Young Reading 1 Stories Of Mermaids

    Russell Punter

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, March 30, 2007)
    Three original mermaid tales for children who are just beginning to learn how to read. Meet a scheming mermaid lurking to sabotage the Great Seahorse Race, a mermaid on a journey to the spooky Pirates' Graveyard and a mermaid who just loves to dance! Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.
  • tutankhamen

    GillF Harvey

    Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, May 26, 2006)
    Tutankhamun
  • 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
  • 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.
  • The Amazing Adventures of Ulysses

    Stephen Cartwright, Vivian Webb, Heather Amery

    Library Binding (Usborne Books, June 30, 2004)
    None
    Q
  • The Midnight Ghosts

    Jane Bingham, Emma Fischel, Adrienne Kern

    Library Binding (Usborne Books, Jan. 1, 2005)
    None
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  • Alice in Wonderland

    L. Carroll

    Hardcover (Usborne, March 15, 2006)
    An attractive retelling of Lewis Carroll's story with evocative illustrations, written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme for readers growing in confidence.
  • Fabulous Story of Fashion

    Katie Daynes

    Hardcover (USBORNE PUBLISHING, Aug. 16, 2006)
    A fantastic new gift edition in the "Usborne Young Reading" series, this is a title to treasure, published in foiled hardback with a ribbon marker. This entertaining title tells the fascinating story of fashion - from cavemen's coats to the catwalk couture of the modern age. Beautifully and vividly illustrated, this book is full of fabulous fashion detail, bringing the costumes alive through every fold, sequin and pearl. "Usborne's Young Reading" series was developed in conjunction with experts from the University of Surrey and is designed to encourage independent reading. Each title has clear, engaging text and is accompanied by original illustrations.
  • Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

    Katie Daynes, Paddy Mounter

    Paperback (Usborne Pub Ltd, April 1, 2004)
    Retells the story from the Arabian Nights in which a poor woodcutter discovers a thieves' cave that requires a magic phrase to enter.
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