The complete story of Mandela's life, from his rural childhood to his time with the ANC, his fight against apartheid, his time undercover as 'the Black Pimpernel', the 27 years he spent in prison and
This is a new title in "Young Reading Series Two", which is aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories. It tells the story of Diwali,
The history of the Vietnam War, from Vietnam's struggle for independence from the French to the protracted peace process which bought the conflict with the USA to an end. Contains details about the gu
Fires, accidents, earthquakes and floods - firefighters are never far from danger. This thrilling book shows where they work, how they fight fires and how they rescue people.Illustrated with vivid, fu
How do pigs keep cool? Why do farmers shear their sheep? Which farm animals live underwater?These and other questions are answered with vivid, full colour photographs and illustrations and short, info
When Icarus and his father, Daedalus, find themselves trapped in a high tower on an island, they concoct a plan to soar to freedom. However, Daedalus warns Icarus of the dangers of boasting and flying
Tells the story of fashion from cavemen's coats to the catwalk couture of the modern age. Vividly illustrated, this book has fashion details and brings the costumes alive through every fold, sequin an
This is a brand new series, bringing to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures. Lively speech, gentle humour and full- colour illustrations bring the reader closer to the action as th
A farmer and his wife long for a son, “even if he’s no bigger than a thumb!” They certainly don’t expect their wish to come true...A classic English folk tale specially retold for young children and i
When the farmer can't pull an enormous turnip out of the ground, he enlists his entire family to help him. Only when everybody works together do they manage to pull the turnip out of the ground.A clas
Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text.Dev
These are four new titles in this burgeoning series, providing a great introduction to the remarkable lives of important historical figures. Each book describes a famous life, following the protagonis
These are four new titles in this burgeoning series, providing a great introduction to the remarkable lives of important historical figures. Each book describes a famous life, following the protagonis
