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Stories of Wizards

Christopher Rawson

Hardcover (USBORNE, March 15, 2001)

Stories of Wizards

The Holocaust

Susanna Davidson

Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 21, 2008)

Provides an introduction to the Holocaust, including the events leading up to the Holocaust, its participants, acts of defiance against it, and its end.

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The Story of Islam

Rob Lloyd Jones

Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2007)

Explores the doctrines and beliefs of Islam, its practices and institutions, the history of the religion, and Islam today.

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Stories of Robots

Russell Punter

Hardcover (Usborne Publishing Ltd, Jan. 1, 2006)

Book by Russell Punter

Stories of Mermaids

Russell Punter, Desideria Guicciardini, Alison Kelly

Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2007)

Collects three tales about mermaids--one who is poor and must steal to save her mother, one who solves a crime, and one who is willing to give up her tail for love.

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William Shakespeare

Rosie Dickins, Christa Unzner

Hardcover (Usborne Pub Ltd, June 1, 2008)

Retells the life and career of William Shakespeare, from his early years in Stratford to his success as a playwright in London, becoming one of the most beloved writers in England in his time.

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This series of books combines good stories with easy reading text for children aged six to seven years and over who have just started reading alone. The series has been developed with Alison Kelly who is an expert in early reading.

Perseus and the Gorgon

Rob Lloyd Jones

Hardcover (Usborne Books, Oct. 1, 2011)

A brand new retelling of the Greek myth, "Perseus and the Gorgon". Perseus is determined to rescue Andromeda, even though it means facing the hideous Gorgon, Medusa, whose glare turns warriors to stone - Fantastic illustrations by Simona Bursi give a very modern feel to this classic tale. A new title in "Young Reading Series Two", part of the "Usborne Reading Programme". Aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. Developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a Principal Lecturer in Education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University.