USBORNE YOUNG READING: ROBINSON CRUSOE

The classic story re-told for children growing in reading confidence. Follows the adventures of Robinson Crusoe, who survives a shipwreck only to find himself stuck of a desert island! How will he manage alone?

USBORNE YOUNG READING: THE FIREBIRD

The Russian folktale retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Prince Ivan sets off in search of the Firebird, which has been stealing his father's golden apples. A story of bravery, determination and magic that has captivated generations, and inspired iconic paintings, music and ballet.

USBORNE YOUNG READING: GULLIVER'S TRAVELS

A re-telling of the classic Jonathan Swift story told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Gulliver sets off on the adventure of a lifetime - and meets miniature people, civil war and a price upon his head. Will he make it back in one piece?

USBORNE YOUNG READING: A LITTLE PRINCESS

A gorgeous retelling of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s poignant novel. The story of kind-hearted Sara Crewe and her struggles at boarding school, as she goes from riches to rags following the death of her beloved father.

USBORNE YOUNG READING: AESOP'S FABLES

Edition

Import, January 1, 2007

ISBN/ISSN

978-1-4749-2780-2

Collation

64 p. ; col.ill. ; 19 cm.

Series Title

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Call Number

398 WAT u c.1 2023020008

USBORNE YOUNG READING: THE STORY OF FLYING

The history of man-made flight for children growing in reading confidence. From Da Vinci to the Wright Brothers, find out how people dreamed of taking to the sky in complex "flying machines", before inventions such as hot-air balloons, airships, helicopters and of course aeroplanes made it all possible.

USBORNE YOUNG READING: THE CANTERVILLE GHOST

A thrillingly spooky tale based upon the story by Oscar Wilde for children growing in reading confidence and ability. The Canterville Ghost has been scaring away new residents in his castle for 500 years, but when the Otis family move in it becomes clear they are just as determined to make him leave. But who will succeed?

USBORNE YOUNG READING: THE STORY OF CARS

Covers the history of cars from early conceptions of self-propelled vehicles, through the evolution of automobile technology and design, to modern racing and speculation on the future of cars.

USBORNE YOUNG READING: JASON AND THE GOLDEN FLEECE

Retelling of the classic myth where Jason, in order to gain a kingship rightfully his, must voyage and return with the Golden Fleece.

USBORNE YOUNG READING: HERCULES: THE WORLD'S STRONGEST MAN

A retelling of the action-packed story of Hercules as he completes his most famous set of challenges: the Twelve Tasks.