Usborne Illustrated Stories of Monsters, Ogres and Giants and a Troll!

Discover the mysterious selkies of the Scottish seas and the haunting Philippine tale of the curse of Sirena. Meet the merman from China whose tears turn to pearls and Hans Christian Anderson's brave little mermaid, pursuing her dream. These nine stories, beautifully illustrated and full of wonder, will whisk you from the bottom of the Arabian sea to rivers, deep in the Trinidadian rainforest

This richly illustrated collection of traditional stories from India is full of compelling tales and ancient stories of trickery, including “A Single Grain of Rice”, “The Greatest Battle” and “The Biggest Banquet”. The stories have been specially rewritten for young readers, and are sure to be treasured for years to come

Сборник "Истории Мерлина" содержит три захватывающих приключения, рассказывающие историю легендарного волшебника, написанные специально для детей, которые начинают читать самостоятельно. Истории повествуют о могущественном волшебнике, который перехитрил жестокого короля, столкнулся лицом к лицу со страшными драконами и направил принца навстречу его судьбе • Книга на английском языке • Three thrilling adventures telling the story of the legendary wizard, specially written for children who are starting to read on their own. Stories follow the mighty wizard as he outwits a cruel king, faces fearsome dragons and guides a prince to his destiny. With easy-to-read text and vibrant illustrations to capture the attention of even the most reluctant reader

Originally published as Last Stories of Polly and the Wolf, the wolf is back again and determined to eat Polly. He set up all kinds of traps to try and get her into his clutches, but Polly is just too clever for him - until one day when things take a very unexpected turn - perhaps the stupid wolf is not quite so stupid after all...! • The timeless Clever Polly stories have delighted generations of children

- Three exciting adventure stories for children just beginning to read • - The Knights of King Arthur were the bravest, strongest and most loyal knights of all, which these stories show as they battle dragons, slay giant ogres and rescue maidens in distress • - Evocatively illustrated by Alan Marks • - Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University

Парите вместе с Жар-птицей, танцуйте с принцем-Щелкунчиком и наслаждайтесь драмой Ромео и Джульетты в этом прекрасно иллюстрированном сборнике балетных рассказов. Восхитительный подарок, который очарует и вдохновит любого любителя балета: двенадцать историй, специально пересказанных для современных читателей. Включает ссылки на сайты с видеоклипами и другой информацией о балетах • язык издания: Английский • Soar with the Firebird, dance with the Nutcracker Prince and thrill at the drama of Romeo and Juliet in this beautifully illustrated collection of ballet stories. A delightful gift to enchant and inspire any ballet lover, with twelve stories specially retold for readers today. Includes links to websites with video clips and more about the ballets

Three original stories for children who have just started reading on their own. Stories feature wrestling raptors, a hilarious tale of vegetarian dinosaurs and a prehistoric egg hatching in a modern museum. Includes a pronunciation guide to help young readers say the dinosaur names • Humorously illustrated by Cynthia Decker. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton

"Иллюстрированные сказки" - фантастическая сокровищница историй, которые гарантированно приведут в восторг маленьких детей. Включает десять классических сказок таких авторов, как Братья Гримм и Ганс Кристиан Андерсен, в том числе "Король-лягушонок", "Красная шапочка" и "Принцесса-лебедь" • Книга на английском языке • A fantastic treasury of stories guaranteed to delight and entertain young children. Includes ten classic fairytales by authors such as the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, including The Frog Prince, Little Red Riding Hood and The Swan Princess. All stories feature charming and vivid illustrations. A gorgeous giftbook with an attractive hardback cover and a ribbon marker

Three new and original stories about Crystal, Poppy and Lily, three fairies in a flap over stolen wands, flying lessons and fairy balls. Vibrant illustrations evoke the magical world of Fairyland. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for readers just starting to read alone. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University

A compelling account of the story of slavery - from ancient times, through the plantations of the Caribbean and America, to the official abolition of the slave trade more than 200 years ago. Recounts the stories of people who were enslaved, including their daring tales of resistance and escape. Highlights the continued existence of slavery today and what you can do to help stop it

From the bestselling and award-winning A.M. Howell, author of The Garden of Lost Secrets and The House of One Hundred Clocks, comes a brand-new thrilling historical mystery of stolen treasure, friendship and deep courage set in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War • February 1948 • Ruth has been whisked off to the lonely Rook Farm to investigate the discovery of long-buried treasure with her mother. But at the farmhouse, she finds secrets lurk around every corner. Joe, the farmer's son, is hiding something about the treasure, while land girl Audrey watches their every move • But before Ruth can find out more, the treasure is stolen... With a storm coming, Ruth must race to uncover the secrets of the treasure keepers before all of their lives are changed forever

This is a fantastic new edition of this bright and lively encyclopedia, introducing young readers to the wonders of the past. Filled with historical information from the first people, farmers, cities and civilisations all the way to the World Wars and the modern day, this book answers such questions as 'What were the pyramids for?'; 'Who lived in the Forbidden City?'; and, 'When was the World Wide Web invented?'. Simple text, amazing photographs, detailed illustrations and a selection of exciting recommended websites make the subject easy to understand