Story of Castles (Sims Lesley)(Pevná vazba)

Story of Castles (Sims Lesley)(Pevná vazba)

The fascinating history of castles specially written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Explains why castles were first built, what it was like to live in one, and the cunning tricks used to defend

Illustrated Stories from Shakespeare - Lesley Sims

The stories of six of Shakespeare's best-loved plays, beautifully retold and illustrated for children growing in reading confidence. Includes Twelfth Night, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and The Tempest as well as a short biography of the bard himself. Each story is

Wind in the Willows (Sims Lesley)(Pevná vazba)

The beloved Kenneth Grahame story The Wind in the Willows, specially retold for children whose reading ability is beginning to grow. The story follows the adventures of four riverside companions: Mole, Ratty, Badger and, of course, the eponymous Mr

Illustrated Stories from Around the World (Sims Lesley)(Pevná vazba)

A wonderful collection of ten folktales specially chosen from around the globe. Stories are The Baobab Tree, Baba Yaga the Flying Witch, The Stonecutter, Dick Whittington, The Three Wishes, The Fish that Talked, King Midas and the Golden Touch, Brer Rabbit Down the Well, The Magic Pear Tree and

A Pocket Guide to Irish Castles: The Story of Ireland's Amazing Heritage (Biggs Fiona)(Pevná vazba)

The Scottish Castles Story (Alexander Marc)(Pevná vazba)

The turbulent and dramatic history of Scotland's castles, including Edinburgh, Balmoral, and Cawdor Castle, and castles still venerated by members of clans such as Castle CampbellScotland's castles reflect the turbulent history of Scotland and its many conflicts and skirmishes, whether against

Snow Queen (Sims Lesley)(Pevná vazba)

Designed for young children who are just beginning to read alone and are looking for lively stories to tackle. Colurful pictures combine with narrative text written to encourage reading skills for developing and emergent

Unwilling (Braffet Kelly)(Pevná vazba)

The story of Judah, a foundling born with a special gift and raised inside Highfall castle along with Gavin, the son and heir to Lord Elban's vast empire. An epic fantasy

Goat in a Boat (Sims Lesley)(Paperback / softback)

A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Includes guidance notes for parents at

Roman Soldier's Handbook (Sims Lesley)(Paperback / softback)

The English Castles Story (Alexander Marc)(Pevná vazba)

To use a phrase from Shakespeare, castles are 'stories in stones.' They remained the architectural landmarks of 1,000 years of British history. They have also provided the setting for some of the most dramatic deeds in British history in war and political conflict. This well researched and vividly

Far to Go and Many to Love - People and Places (Blanch Lesley)(Pevná vazba)

A charming selection of writings by a twentieth century luminary. This selection of Lesley Blanch's early journalism, essays and travelling tales forms a brilliant sequel to On the Wilder Shores of

Soul Sisters (Lokko Lesley)(Pevná vazba)

Soul Sisters by Lesley Lokko is a rich, intergenerational tale of love, race, power and secrets which centers on the lifelong friendship between two women: Scottish Jen McFadden and South African-born Kemisa Mashabane, known to her friends as Kemi. Since childhood, Jen and Kemi have lived like

Illustrated Stories from the Greek Myths (Sims Lesley)(Pevná vazba)

A fantastic compendium, this wonderful collection of Greek myths taken from 'Usborne Young Reading' titles is a thrilling and informative read. Featuring the best-known of all the Greek heroes and monsters, with six stories starring Perseus and Medusa, Pegasus, Heracles, Odysseus, the Wooden Horse

Castle (Kafka Franz)(Pevná vazba)

Summoned to take up the position of a land surveyor to the mysterious lord of a castle, the character known as K. finds himself in a bitter and baffling struggle to contact his new employer and go about his

Frog on a log (Sims Lesley)(Paperback / softback)

Frog lives in a bog. One day, he finds someone lost in the fog... 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, too. A delight to share with young children, with parent's notes on

The Bazaar of Bad Dreams: Stories (King Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

Includes the story 'Premium Harmony'--set in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Maine The masterful #1 New York Times bestselling story collection from O. Henry Prize winner Stephen King that includes twenty-one iconic stories with accompanying autobiographical comments on when, why and how he came

Ted's Shed (Sims Lesley)(Paperback / softback)

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

Squeeze (Glaister Lesley)(Pevná vazba)

Marta and Mats form a love story like no other. The Squeeze explores the transactions that take place between men and women. Sex, money and the desire for love, are at its

A Kind of Vanishing (Thomson Lesley)(Paperback)

A spellbinding mystery of obsession and guilt by Lesley Thomson, this is also the poignant story of what happens to those left behind when a child vanishes without a trace. It is the summer of 1968, the day Senator Robert Kennedy is shot. Two nine-year-old girls are playing hide-and-seek in the

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Lesley Sims

'On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me a partridge in a pear tree...' The lyrics to this well-known, traditional Christmas song, have been transformed into a brightly coloured picture book, with illustrations by Moldovan artist Violeta Dabija

Castle of Books (Sanna Alessandro)(Pevná vazba)

Everything starts with a question, like this one: Why do we need books? In Castle of Books, two children go on a creative journey to discover the answer to the question 'Why do we need books?' As they pore over piles and piles of books and discover the incredible worlds and words within, they find

Welsh Castles: A Guide by Counties (Pettifer Adrian)(Pevná vazba)

The medieval castles of Wales are an imposing group of monuments. Although there are examples from the Norman period, the vast majority of the surviving castles date from the thirteenth century, a dramatic and turbulent period when Wales was nearly united under native rule before succumbing to

Castles - Conquer the world's most impressive castles (DK)(Pevná vazba)