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By Jerome Martin, Illustrated by Marco Bonatti, Toby Newsome

Whether you want to dash off a limerick, ponder a sonnet or plot an epic poem, this write-in activity book is here to help. Each page is bursting with tips and inspiration for writing all kinds of poems – and inventing brand new styles too. With links to websites where you can listen to many of the poems in this book, and find more helpful writing tips.

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Forced into hiding at the age of thirteen, her diary reveals what life was like for her and her Jewish family during the Second World War, and continues to inspire people all over the world.

ages 7-11

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Find the hidden words in puzzles that cover every sport under the sun, from soccer and basketball to surfing and martial arts.

Series: Activity Puzzle Books Packed full of games, puzzles, mazes, and more, these books make any boring day or journey fun! Filled with individual and group activities, these books are sure to keep children (and adults!) amused for hours!

Ages 6 & up

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Do you wish you could add some EXTRA MAGIC to your stories? This book is packed full of words to help with creating characters, setting scenes, and writing EXCITING STORIES!

There’s also plenty of space to build your own word bank. Open this book and enter the WONDERFUL WORLD OF WORDS!

8 Years & up

96 pages

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Series: Extraordinary Lives

A bold new series of biographies for young readers focusing on the lives of inspirational historical and modern figures.

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages

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Russell Punter

Illustrated by Massimiliano Longo, Valentino Forlini

Age 10+

104 pages

Dimensions:6.7 x 10.1in

Paperback

Accelerated Reader Book Level:4.6

Accelerated Reader Interest Level:MY

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Whether you want to dash off a limerick, ponder a sonnet or plot an epic poem, this write-in activity book is here to help. Each page is bursting with tips and inspiration for writing all kinds of poems – and inventing brand new styles too. With links to websites where you can listen to many of the poems in this book, and find more helpful writing tips.

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Making magazines is fun and easy – and this marvellous guide offers advice every step of the way. Learn how to write 5-star reviews and intriguing articles, make giggle-inducing comics and zines, showcase your artistic skills and much more. Includes links to specially selected websites for inspiration, hints and tips.

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A naughty puppet, a flying horse and a sorcerer’s apprentice are just some of the characters you’ll meet in tales from all over the world. These ten very different stories, each with their own lively illustrations, are the perfect length for reading at bedtime – or any time. Learn More

This special edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic pirate adventure — complete and unabridged — is packed with thrilling action and stunning illustations by Fran Parreno. Follow young Jim Hawkins as he boards the Hispaniola and sets sail across the high seas in search of buried treasure. Danger lies ahead as he encounters mutiny, murder, shipwreck, and the mysterious Long John Silver.

Series: Illustrated Originals Beautifully illustrated, complete, and unabridged stories in paperback version.

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This beautifully illustrated edition of Johanna Spyri's timeless classic is one to treasure. Follow Heidi's adventures, from her carefree life high in the Swiss Alps among the goats and the birds, to her loneliness in the city. One of the most popular children's books of all time, this heartwarming tale is as entrancing now as when it was first written.

Series: Illustrated Originals Beautifully illustrated, complete, and unabridged stories in paperback version.

Age 8 years and up

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This delightfully illustrated book encourages language development at a key stage in children’s lives, introducing over 400 everyday words through a variety of themed sections. Help preschoolers build the vocabulary they will need to communicate effectively, make friends, and learn to read and write when they start school. Ages 3 and up Learn More

Usborne Key Skills introduces important educational concepts and reinforces learning, with lots of opportunities to practice the essential skills needed to progress at each stage. Each title includes playful quizzes, simple, approachable notes, as well as a handy gate-fold practice page and hidden notes for grown-ups.

Using the wipe-clean pen provided, children will be able to practice again and again until they are able to master the skills covered in this advanced pack.

Math skills included: Fractions, Tenths, Adding and subtracting fractions, Fraction walls, Ordering fractions, Equivalent fractions, Telling the time.

English skills included: Indefinite articles, Word families, clauses & conjunctions, Adverbs & prepositions, Quotation marks, Present perfect tense, Writing paragraphs, Spelling prefixes & suffixes, Consonant blends and word endings, More homophones

 Intermediate # 12959 and Introduction # 12862.

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Watch as the bug whizzes around the tracks in this delightful interactive book. Wind up the bug by pulling it backward, place it on the tracks and watch it wiggle around the garden.

Series: Pull-Back Books

These cheerful board books have a toy to pull back on it's wheels and send down four different tracks. Each scene is full of things to spot and talk about.

Age 3 years and up

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This classic Usborne book has now been revised to include many brand new illustrations and it continues to stimulate and delight today's generation of children as it did when it was first published over 20 years ago. It provides a treasury of learning opportunities as an exciting talk-about book for the very young, a stimulating picture word book for pre-readers and a lively source of ideas and spellings for first writers.

Stephen Cartwright's brilliant illustrations, with their wealth of detail and gentle humor, will give many hours of valuable entertainment and enjoyment. (Gold Award Winner, Best Pre-School Information Book, Parents Play and Learn Awards, 1996)

Series: First Thousand Words

Offers a wide range of learning opportunities from early reading and spelling to dictionary use. Foreign language editions include dictionaries and phonetic pronunciation guides; some have online pronunciation guides and internet links.

Age 3 years and up                Publisher: Usborne

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By Louie Stowell

This inspiring book will unlock children’s ideas for writing stories, poems, comics, blogs, reviews, movie scripts and more. As well as activities for writing compelling story outlines, dialogue and lively characters, there are tips for writing horror stories, romance and thrillers, and even shock journalism. With lots of space to write in – but no scary blank pages.

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Perfect for sharing at bedtime, this beautifully illustrated collection of classic fairy tales will fill little one’s dreams with fairy godmothers, talking cats, helpful elves and happy ever afters... Featuring a whole host of popular fairy tales including Cinderella, Puss in Boots and Aladdin, all specially written for reading aloud together. In luxurious binding with a ribbon marker, this book is a pleasure to hold, read and keep - a wonderful gift to be treasured.

Series: Read-Aloud Story Books     These delightful books make great stories and gifts for young and old readers alike!

Age 3 years and up                        Publisher: Usborne

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A wonderful collection of six classic Greek myths and legends, specially retold for younger readers. Includes the stories of ‘The Wooden Horse’, ‘The Minotaur’ and ‘The Odyssey’, as well as a guide to the Greek gods. Beautifully bound in padded hardback, and packed with information, color and culture, this makes a thrilling read for any child. With a pronunciation guide to Greek names on the Usborne Quicklinks website.

Series: Illustrated Stories Beautifully illustrated collections of classics and original tales.

Age 8 years and up         Publisher: Usborne

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An illustrated collection of fifteen classic stories, charmingly retold and illustrated for young children. Favorite stories include Little Red Riding Hood, The Gingerbread Man and The Three Little Pigs, perfect for reading aloud to very young children. A lovely gift at any time of the year.

Series: Read-Aloud Story Books These delightful books make great stories and gifts for young and old readers alike!

Age 3 years and up      Publisher: Usborne

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Test your brainpower with this engaging crossword book. The puzzles start out simple, and get increasingly more difficult as you go along. Perfect for practicing spelling and vocabulary in a fun way.

Series: Puzzle Books Packed full of games, puzzles, mazes, and more, these books make any boring day or journey fun! Filled with individual and group activities, these books are sure to keep children (and adults!) amused for hours!

ages 8+

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Illustrated by Valentino Forlini

Age 9+

Extent:112 pages

Dimensions:6.7 x 10.1in

Paperback

Accelerated Reader Book Level:4.5

Accelerated Reader Interest Level:MY

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Over 100 fun wordsearches with bright, cartoon-style illustrations.

Series: Puzzle Books Packed full of games, puzzles, mazes, and more, these books make any boring day or journey fun! Filled with individual and group activities, these books are sure to keep children (and adults!) amused for hours!

Ages 6+

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