BookOdyssey

Which is the biggest snake? How many species of rainforest tree are there? Which creatures live high up in the canopy?Journey from the forest floor right up into the emergent layers of the rainforests - home to the most diverse and exciting range of wildlife on the planet.Fast Facts is a new series of high-interest, lower reading ability books aimed at fact-hungry children who enjoy information books but may be less confident readers or have difficulty with the usual quantity and level of text aimed at their age group. Σελίδες: 32, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0211, Διαστάσεις: 23x23cm

A fun way to familiarise young children with all the things they will need to know and be able to do when they start school. Following a typical day at school, children will enjoy using the stickers to help the characters in the book get dressed, pack bags, hang up coats, change for PE, and participate in art class, lunchtime, playtime, story time and home time. With over 100 stickers, this is sure to keep little children occupied for hours. Σελίδες: 32, Διαστάσεις: 21.5x21.5cm

Hooray for snail! He brings the mail... but he’s ever so slow! A hilarious story fun to share aloud together, or for children to tackle on their own. Reliable snail never fails to deliver the mail, but can he make it on time? With simple, rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Also includes guidance notes for parents at the back of the book. Σελίδες: 24, Διαστάσεις: 21.1x21.1cm

A simple and dramatic introduction to the Great Fire of London in 1666 - what caused it, how it spread, how it was put out and how the city was rebuilt. Colourful illustrations on every page help bring history to life, along with maps and photographs of historical evidence and simple informative text. Ideal for homework and school projects - the Great Fire of London is now a compulsory National Curriculum topic for history at Key Stage 2. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 14.4x14.4cm

A delightful first reference book. Children can see how a sunflower grows from a seed, how poppies flower and make seeds, how vegetables grow and how insects and animals help plants. With over 120 stickers to add to the pages, a glossary, quiz and naming and spotting games. Supports basic biology as taught on the UK Primary National Curriculum for Science and includes internet links to age-appropriate websites.Also available as a hardback library edition with no stickers and with a contents page and index. Σελίδες: 32, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0801, Διαστάσεις: 22.7x22.7cm

A brilliant introduction to the history of The Olympics, from the traditional games of Ancient Greece, to their revival by Pierre de Coubertin and the pomp and ceremony of the modern Games. Internet links to carefully selected websites allow children to access the very best sites to support this book and enhance their learning experience. Specially written for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 14.4x14.4cm

A charming and comical story told with simple text and delightful illustrations sure to entertain young children. Sid likes scaring his friends with his mighty roar, but when Sid loses his voice, will his friends wish he hadn’t? With rhyming text that children will love to join in with time and time again. Σελίδες: 24, Διαστάσεις: 24x24cm

There are over 100 pages packed full of holiday-themed activities in this pocket-sized puzzle book – the ultimate boredom buster! Contains mazes, picture puzzles, word searches, number problems and much more, with all of the answers at the back of the book. Great for popping into a handbag or suitcase. Σελίδες: 128, Διαστάσεις: 14.1x14.1cm

Join a pirate gang on their adventures on the high seas in this exciting book with over 250 stickers to bring each picture to life. Filled with busy, colourful scenes of pirate life above and below deck, including up in the rigging, at a pirate feast and in the midst of a pirate battle. Sure to keep young ragamuffins entertained! Σελίδες: 32, Διαστάσεις: 21.7x21.7cm

The perfect guide for first-time hamster owners, providing lots of useful information on caring for and understanding them. From setting up hamster tanks and making toys and runs, to what they like to eat and how to keep them clean, this essential guide covers all the ways to keep your pet healthy and happy. Fully checked by experts, this book contains everything you need to know to make a hamster feel at home and help you decide whether owning one is the thing for you. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 13.8x13.8cm

An essential guide covering everything children need to know to make their pet rabbits feel at home. Provides lots of useful information on caring for and understanding rabbits, ranging from feeding and grooming to toys and hutches, all illustrated with colour photographs and cartoons. Internet links to recommended websites allow you to find out more fascinating facts about rabbits, as well as watch video clips and take quizzes. Fully checked and approved by the Rabbit Welfare Association and Fund (UK). Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

Mole, Ratty, Badger and the infamous Mr Toad love nothing more than messing around on the river. But when Mr Toad develops an obsession with motor vehicles, will his friends be able to help before he loses everything? Delightful retelling of the much loved tale of Mole, Ratty and Mr Toad. The simple and engaging text is accompanied by the charming illustrations of Mauro Evangelista. Available as ebook with narration (on tablets that support audio). Σελίδες: 24, Διαστάσεις: 25x25cm

A simple and evocative story that reveals the wonderful natural world beneath the sea. Children will love following the story through colourful coral reefs and past a big blue whale before plunging into the deepest, darkest depths to see the strange creatures which live at the very bottom of the ocean. The simple and engaging text is accompanied by colourful illustrations. Σελίδες: 24, Διαστάσεις: 25.1x25.1cm

A lively phonics wordbook specially developed for young children who are just beginning to learn to read. This appealing book uses witty and lively scenes to introduce easy-to-read words and common spelling patterns. An engaging way to build a secure foundation for reading with confidence and pleasure. Σελίδες: 48, Διαστάσεις: 13.9x13.9cm

Takes beginner readers on a trip back to medieval times to learn what it was like to be a knight and live in a castle, finding out how they fought and what they did for fun. Includes short biographies of famous knights and descriptions of castles that can still be seen today. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Internet links to carefully selected websites reveal more about knights and castles. Also available as an English Learner\'s Edition with CD recordings in British and American English and downloadable worksheets and teacher\'s notes. Σελίδες: 48, Διαστάσεις: 13.7x13.7cm

There are dozens of different diggers to discover in this fun and lively book. Children will enjoy using the stickers to fill in the scenes, including making a road, under the ground and at the demolition site. Includes over 100 colourful stickers. Σελίδες: 32, Διαστάσεις: 21.8x21.8cm

An amusing and original story with easy-reading text for children who have just started reading on their own. After a hard night\'s thieving, Alfie the burglar likes to go home to a tasty meal. But one day he returns to find his cupboards bare. Someone has burgled his breakfast! Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Σελίδες: 48, Διαστάσεις: 13.6x13.6cm

The classic story retold for children growing in reading confidence. Mole, Ratty, Badger and the infamous Mr Toad love nothing more than messing around on the river. But when Mr Toad develops an obsession with motor vehicles, will his friends be able to help before he loses everything? Featuring the charming illustrations of Mauro Evangelista. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 14.4x14.4cm

The classic swashbuckling adventure by Alexander Dumas retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. D’Artagnan longed to be one of that elite band of fighters, the King’s musketeers. But he never dreamed that one day he would fight alongside the most famous trio of them all. Each thrilling scene is vibrantly brought to life with Victor Tavares’s illustrations. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. With internet links to find out more about people and places mentioned in the story. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 13.8x13.8cm

This classic fairytale from the Brothers Grimm shows Hansel and Gretel pit their wits against their evil stepmother and a wicked witch. Cheerily illustrated throughout by Jan McCafferty. Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker. Part of Young Reading Series 1 for readers growing in confidence. Σελίδες: 48, Διαστάσεις: 13.7x13.7cm

The fascinating history of castles told for children just beginning to read growing in reading confidence and ability. Explains in a lively way why castles were first built, what it was like to live in one, and the cunning tricks used to defend them. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 13.6x13.6cm

Spanning the life of the great leader from his teens to his brutal assassination, and featuring events such as Caesar’s capture by pirates as a young man, his military successes across Europe, encounters with Cleopatra and becoming dictator of Rome. A captivating title in this hugely entertaining and informative series. Part of Young Reading Level 3, created for children ready to tackle longer stories and more diverse subjects. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 13.9x13.9cm

Oliver is growing up in an orphanage... until the day he dares to ask for more. Suddenly, he is cast out into a world of colourful characters, in which he will have to keep his wits about him and even pick pockets to survive. A retelling of the classic story by Charles Dickens, for children growing in their reading confidence and ability. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 13.6x13.6cm

A beautifully illustrated introduction to the life of butterflies and caterpillars, with easy to read text for beginner readers. The life cycle of a butterfly is shown with stunning photographs and illustrations, and there are links to carefuly selected websites with videos that show butterflies emerging from their pupae. Σελίδες: 32, Διαστάσεις: 15.6x15.6cm

The remarkable story of Florence Nightingale, from her privileged childhood to the horrors of her work in the Crimea and as a hospital reformer. Retold in a lively, vivid style with evocative, full colour pictures and links to recommended websites to find out more. Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 13.9x13.9cm

From the series that brings 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 the story unfolds Young readers will learn about each famous character as they read about their achievements, tribulations and triumphs Part of Young Reading Series 3 for fully confident readers. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 13.9x13.9cm

Beautifully illustrated retelling of this delightful children\'s classic retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Try as he might, Pinocchio just can’t stay out of trouble. Is he doomed to be a wooden puppet forever? Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Σελίδες: 64, Διαστάσεις: 13.6x13.6cm

A secret world full of magic, unicorns and friendship! The brand-new series from the bestselling Daisy Meadows, author of RAINBOW MAGIC and MAGIC ANIMAL FRIENDS, and the most-borrowed author in UK libraries.When the wicked unicorn Selena steals Dreamspell\'s magical locket, all the creatures of Enchanted Valley start having nightmares! Can Aisha, Emily and Dreamspell rescue the locket and make sure everyone has sweet dreams? Σελίδες: 112, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0128, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Wicked Queen Malice has cast a spell on Summer\'s storybook and unleashed all the fairytale baddies into the Secret Kingdom. Ellie, Summer and Jasmine are thrilled to visit the snow brownies\' animal sanctuary and help look after all the cute animals. But a hungry ogre has been eating their food! Can the girls catch the ogre, get him back in the book and save the animals? Σελίδες: 128, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0730, Διαστάσεις: 12.6x12.6cm

Create a playground, mine a quarry and demolish a building in this entertaining activity book for young children. There are over 200 stickers of diggers, cranes, trucks and workers to add to the building sites. Σελίδες: 32, Διαστάσεις: 17.1x17.1cm

Ted is busy in his shed, but can you guess what he’s making? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text and colourful illustrations by Stephen Cartwright – and you can also listen to the story online. A delight to share with young children, or for beginner readers to read themselves, with parent’s notes on phonics at the back. Σελίδες: 24, Διαστάσεις: 21x21cm

Follow an inquisitive little mouse as it scampers through a garden, and lift leaves and petals to meet lots of other garden creatures along the way. This charming book for little children has lots to discover and talk about on every page, from butterflies and dragonflies to frogs, birds and snails. Σελίδες: 12, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

Fill a park with all kinds of dogs, add toys and tunnels to a hamster home, fill a field with farm animals and much more in this adorable sticker book. With over 250 stickers of dogs, cats, guinea pigs and lots of other pets to add to the pages. Great for encouraging creativity and developing fine motor skills. Σελίδες: 32, Διαστάσεις: 17x17cm

A beautifully illustrated book packed with fascinating creatures from around the world for children to discover, from dolphins and dragonflies to tigers, toucans and elephants. Each page features animals from a different part of the world, such as Australian animals, animals in cold places and animals on the farm and in the garden. Σελίδες: 16, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0822, Διαστάσεις: 14.2x14.2cm

Rusty the dog has gone missing! Can Poppy and Sam find him in time for their Halloween party? Little children will love looking through the peep holes and touching the textured pages in this charming book with bats, pumpkins, spiders and the adorable animals of Apple Tree Farm to spot on every page. And of course, the little yellow duck! Σελίδες: 12, Διαστάσεις: 14.9x14.9cm

Which Roman emperor built a huge wall in 122AD? How many birthdays does the Queen have? And what is bubble and squeak? Packed with legends, landmarks, monarchs and more, this book has over 250 questions for the whole family to enjoy. Includes multiple choice and true or false questions with all the answers at the back of the book. Σελίδες: 80, Διαστάσεις: 13.5x13.5cm