Books in Usborne Young Reading Series 2 series

Retells the story of how Arthur became king by pulling a sword from a stone; how he gained his magic sword, Excalibur; and other tales of Arthur, Guinevere, Morgan le Fay, and the Knights of the Round Table.

Traces the development of train travel, from the first rails through the advent of the Maglev train in Germany and China, with the major emphasis on Europe.

Describes the responsibilities, skills, weapons, and training of samurai.

Around the World in Eighty Days

Looks at the history and traditions of the Olympics from ancient Greece to the present day.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the Roman general and statesman whose brilliant military leadership helped make Rome the center of a vast empire.

A young girl sets out with a great white bear, visiting enchanted castles and riding the wind, in order to save her love from a troll queen.

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.

When their father is sent away to prison, three London children move to the country where they keep busy preventing accidents on the nearby railway, making many new friends, and generally learning a good deal about themselves.

Highlights the life of the German dictator who led the country into the Second World War.

When Gerald, Cathy, and Jimmy discover a mysterious castle complete with an invisible princess and a magic ring, they think only happy adventures lie ahead--until the castle's supernatural forces call on all the bravery they can muster.

When the greedy Sheriff of Nottingham harrasses the village and arrests Much Middleton's father, Much travels into the forest to ask the mysterious and noble thief Robin Hood for his help.