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Egyptian Echo (newspaper Histories)

Dowswell, Paul

Usborne

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Why did the Egyptians build the pyramids? And what do those squiggly hieroglyphics really mean? Find out in the Egyptian Echo - a lively look at Ancient Egyptian history told through screaming headlines and hot-under-the-collar tabloid journalism. Covering 3,000 years in 32 pages, it's bursting with facts and humour.

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Knights and Armour

Firth, Rachel

Usborne

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Rich in historical detail, with information about how knights lived both in war and peace, the importance of chivalry and how their armour and horses helped them to win many battles. Also contains a fact file with details of famous knights and a glossary of terms associated with knights and armour. Internet-links to recommended websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website.

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See Inside Where Food Comes from

Bone, Emily

Usborne

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With over 90 flaps, the scenes in this colourful book show children where the food they eat comes from. They can discover food produced on farms, in the sea and in greenhouses, and the importance of wheat, rice and corn around the world. There's a map with flaps showing where the things we love to eat, including chocolate, olives and tea, come from.

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Viking Raiders (time Travellers)

Civardi, Anne

Usborne

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Part of the TIME TRAVELLERS series, an introduction to the Vikings which provides information about their homes, villages and way of life, such as war campaigns in longboats, raids on England, and eventual domesticity and acquiescence of trade.

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Prehistoric World (internet-linked World History)

Bingham, Jane

Usborne

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This is a perfect general introduction to how people lived. It is now published in a new edition providing excellent value for money. "Usborne World History" books offer an excellent introduction to history, explaining key topics in clear and simple language. Exploring contemporary opinions of the period from artists and explorers, to the ideas and inventions of the time, the series offers an international perspective on events. Each book also contains a chronology, word list and time chart.

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Human Body Picture Book

Frith, Alex

Usborne

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What is blood for? What do muscles look like? How many bones are there in the skeleton? Anatomical diagrams, X-rays, scans and colour photographs help build up a complete picture of the human body and how it works in this informative book.

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My Very First Our World Book

Oldham, Matthew

Publié en 2023 Usborne

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An informative picture book that introduces geography and more to young children. Learn about buzzing world under the ground, dusty deserts and running rives across the world. Packed with fascinating facts in a friendly and approachable way.

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Langue : Anglais

Usborne Big Book of Things to Draw

Watt, Fiona

Usborne

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Full of techniques, materials, methods and ideas for any drawing project this book is perfect for budding artists of any age. Learn to draw people, animals, objects and scenes using a variety of different materials such as pen and ink, watercolour and wax crayons by following the clear and simple step-by-step instructions. To leave hands free for drawing, the book is spiral-bound so that it lies flat.

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Look Inside a Castle

Mason, Conrad

Usborne

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This is an innovative flap book offering a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of a busy castle. Amid the hustle and bustle, find flaps beneath flaps and many more surprises to keep enquiring minds entertained. Young readers can meet lords, ladies, knights and squires and find out how they live, work, fight and relax in their magnificent castle home.

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The Story of Toilets, Telephones and Other Useful Inventions: Gift Edition

Daynes, Katie

Usborne

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An amusing and informative history of the toilet, from cavemen's holes in the ground to Thomas Crapper's flushing toilet. Equally interesting tales of telephones, frozen food, soccer nets, safety razors and space inventions follow.

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Peep Inside a Fairy Tale Cinderella

Milbourne, Anna

Usborne

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Little children can peep through the laser-cut pages of this magical book and follow Cinderella through a fairytale city to meet her perfect prince. Beneath the flaps they can discover Cinderella's fairy godmother, her selfish stepsisters and a fabulous golden carriage. A delightful way to introduce children to this much-loved tale.

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The Owl and the Pussy-cat

Lear, Edward

Usborne

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Join the Owl and the Pussy Cat on a magical adventure as they go to sea in a beautiful pea green boat. Edward Lear's much-loved nonsense rhyme is wonderfully brought to life by Victoria Ball's charming illustration.

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