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Travel back to Ancient China to see emperors in palaces, traders on the Silk Road and soldiers guarding the Great Wall in this fascinating lift-the-flap book. A lively account of China’s amazing history and incredible inventions, with links to specially selected websites where you can fly over the Great Wall, see the Terracotta Army and lots more. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C5K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474943635 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrat...

From tanks rumbling across battlefields to submarines, blitzed cities and D-Day, this extraordinary flap book takes young readers right into the action of the Second World War.With vivid illustrations and fascinating facts to discover, each flap reveals something new. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 Hardback ISBN: 9781409523291 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrator Maria Cristina Pritelli ...

Travel back 400 years to visit rowdy playhouses and royal palaces and discover Shakespeare’s tales of doomed princes and mischievous fairies causing trouble. With over 70 flaps to lift and lively illustrations, this book brings to life the world of Shakespeare and his best-loved works from Romeo and Juliet to A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 H,E BIC CBMC B5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781409582090 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrator...

Travel back to Ancient Greece to see magnificent marble temples, bustling market places, and to find out about Ancient Greek cities, armies, myths and sport. With lively illustrations, flaps to lift, and links to specially selected websites for more information, this book tells the story of the civilisation that changed the world. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C5K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474943048 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrator Barry Ablett...

From tanks rumbling across battlefields to submarines, blitzed cities and D-Day, this extraordinary flap book takes young readers right into the action of the Second World War.With vivid illustrations and fascinating facts to discover, each flap reveals something new. Age 6 Key Stage KS1 Hardback ISBN: 9781409523291 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrator Maria Cristina Pritelli ...

A fascinating flap book with fabulously detailed illustrations and information about peoples of the Ancient World, including the Ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. Lift the flaps to look inside an Egyptian temple, an attack by the Assyrian army, a Greek city-state, a Celtic tribe, Roman frontier town and much more. With internet links to find out more about the ancient world. Age 6 Hardback ISBN: 9781409532897 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrator Ba...

With vivid illustrations and over 70 flaps to lift, this action-packed book transports readers into the battlefields of the First World War, from the muddy trenches of northern France to the jungles of East Africa. Packed with essential information about the First World War, from the start of the conflict in 1914 to its resolution in 1918. Look inside trenches, see an attack across no man’s land, find out what goes on inside a tank, how fighter planes defended the skies against airships an...

Colourful scenes with flaps to reveal details of life in Ancient Egypt. Each bustling scene is packed with information about life in Ancient Egypt, including worshiping in a temple, building the pyramids, and farming and trade along the River Nile. Includes simple, informative text and picture labels. Over 50 flaps to lift to reveal fascinating facts. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 E/H Hardback ISBN: 9780746084120 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrator David Hanc...

A fantastic flap book that takes children on a journey through London from ancient times to today. Fabulous scenes show London in Roman times, in the Middle Ages, at the time of the Plague and during the Blitz, and each scene has flaps to lift to reveal historical secrets. Includes simple, informative text and picture labels, and internet links to websites to find out more. With over 80 flaps to lift. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 G/H Hardback ISBN: 9780746077535 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mm...

From Hannibal’s elephants to World War One carrier pigeons and parachuting dogs in World War Two, children can discover how extraordinary animals have shaped the course of conflicts across the centuries. Inspiring tales of the often heroic roles animals have played in modern and ancient wars. The Usborne Reading Programme has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Young Reading Series 3 is designed to provide more complex stories for confident readers. Published in...

Lively account of the history of spying, with exciting descriptions of famous spies and the plots they uncovered, from Alexander the Greats secret scouts to Cold War heroes. Includes internet links to recommended websites. Vividly illustrated with illustrations by Ian McNee and photographs of real life people and places. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme Young Reading Series Three for confident readers. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 E/H Lexile Measure 1130L Book Band Magenta CEFR Level C1 Hardback wit...

Lively account of the Crusaders, with exciting descriptions of the main people, places and battles, including the peasant’s crusade and the siege of Jerusalem. Includes maps and timelines. Vividly illustrated by Emmanuel Cerisier. Young Reading Series Three are for confident readers who still need to gain the stamina needed for standard length books. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton and a history consultant. Age 7 Key Stag...

Over the past 2,000 years, London has survived invasions, plagues, fires and air raids, witnessed the wealth and power of monarchs such as Henry VIII and Queen Victoria, and the building of palaces, parks and railways. Produced in association with The Museum of London, this is London’s incredible story, as it grew from a small Roman town to one of the greatest cities in the world. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H, E Lexile Measure 1000L Book Band Lime BIC CBMC C5N79 CEFR Level C1 Accelerated Reader l...

Discover how great empires rose, famous battles were won, and how artists, inventors, scientists and explorers changed our world through 100 amazing pictures. This informative book covers history from the Stone Age to the present day and includes contents and index pages, plus links to specially selected websites with more information. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474937306 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrator Galia Bernstein...

Travel back to Ancient China to see emperors in palaces, traders on the Silk Road and soldiers guarding the Great Wall in this fascinating lift-the-flap book. A lively account of China’s amazing history and incredible inventions, with links to specially selected websites where you can fly over the Great Wall, see the Terracotta Army and lots more. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C5K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474943635 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrat...

With stunning illustrations and over 60 flaps to lift, children can explore plague-ridden London, the British Empire, a Victorian factory and other key events in Britain’s incredible history. Scenes include “The Middle Ages”, “Tudor Times” and “Britain at War”. A “Famous People” section at the back of the book features Britons of note such as Oliver Cromwell, Emmeline Pankhurst and The Beatles. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 H BIC CBMC B5J79 Hardback ...

Travel back 400 years to visit rowdy playhouses and royal palaces and discover Shakespeare’s tales of doomed princes and mischievous fairies causing trouble. With over 70 flaps to lift and lively illustrations, this book brings to life the world of Shakespeare and his best-loved works from Romeo and Juliet to A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Age 6 Key Stage KS1/2 H,E BIC CBMC B5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781409582090 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrator...

Travel back to Ancient Greece to see magnificent marble temples, bustling market places, and to find out about Ancient Greek cities, armies, myths and sport. With lively illustrations, flaps to lift, and links to specially selected websites for more information, this book tells the story of the civilisation that changed the world. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C5K79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474943048 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrator Barry Ablett...

This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of London’s turbulent past from Roman times to the present. Pictures of famous buildings from the Tower of London to the Shard, plus artefacts, original documents and paintings bring the story to life. There’s also a map of famous places and links to carefully selected websites to find out more. Age 7 Key Stage KS2 H BIC CBMC C5N79 Hardback ISBN: 9781474930161 Extent: 32 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd Jones...

A fascinating flap book with fabulously detailed illustrations and information about peoples of the Ancient World, including the Ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks. Lift the flaps to look inside an Egyptian temple, an attack by the Assyrian army, a Greek city-state, a Celtic tribe, Roman frontier town and much more. With internet links to find out more about the ancient world. Age 6 Hardback ISBN: 9781409532897 Extent: 16 pages Dimensions: 276 x 216mmAuthor/Editor Rob Lloyd JonesIllustrator Ba...