Art skills

Art skills, 96 pages

Prix: 18 Euros

Inspirational guide to over 120 ideas for painting, drawing, printing and doing collage using many different skills and techniques.

Includes watercolour washes, paint splattering effects, simple print-making, sponge painting, oil pastel techniques, continuous line drawings and mixed media collage.

Arranged in project-based chapters that enable budding artists to master a single technique and use it creatively.

Sticker Atlas of the world - with over 140 stickers

Atlas of the world, 24 pages + 6 sticker pages

Sticker book

Prix: 8,20 Euros

A fantastic interactive atlas with over 140 stickers to help children learn about the countries of the world, the most famous and interesting sites, and also each country’s flag and fascinating world records.

A brilliant introduction to geography, capital cities and world landmarks ranging from the statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

With brightly-coloured, intricate illustrations and photographs of the major sights, cities and landmarks of each country.

Whales and dolphins

Whales and dolphins, 48 pages

Discovery

Prix: 7 Euros

Did you know whales never sleep or that an elephant could fit on a blue whale’s tongue? Discover the amazing underwater world of whales and dolphins, where they live, what they eat and how they ‘talk’ in this fascinating Internet-linked book. Vibrant photography and colourful illustrations, lively text and surprising facts make this book hard to put down.

Fascinating introduction to all kinds of whales and dolphins, and how they live, swim, feed and communicate underwater.

Full of amazing facts such as how dolphins find their way in the dark, how fast whales can swim and how they protect their young.

Illustrated with stunning underwater photographs of whales and dolphins, along with maps and diagrams.

Better English - Grammar, spelling and punctuation

Better English, 112 pages

Grammar, spelling and punctuation

Prix: 13,50 Euros

A bright and amusing book with simple explanations and lots of examples to help readers express themselves more clearly using correct English. It shows how to avoid common mistakes in written English, which punctuation marks to use and sets out the rules (and exceptions) for English spelling . This book contains the following Usborne Guides: English Grammar, English Spelling and English Punctuation.

Clear, informative guide to grammar, spelling and punctuation

Useful tips and hints to improve English usage

Puzzles, quizzes and Internet-links enable readers to test their skills and check their progress

Cleopatra

Cleopatra, 64 pages

Usborne Young Reading, Series Three

Prix: 7 Euros

In the land of Pharaohs and pyramids, Cleopatra is a princess with an uncertain future. When her own brother tries to kill her, she realizes she can't trust anyone. Then Rome's leaders start vying for her attention and Cleopatra faces her greatest challenge yet.

A vivid account of the life and times of Cleopatra

Lively speech, gentle humour and full-colour illustrations bring the reader closer to the action as the story unfolds. "Highly commended" in the Longman History Today New Generation Book Award.

Samurai

Samurai, 64 pages

Usborne Young Reading, Series Three

Prix: 7 Euros

Samurai were warriors who lived in old Japan. Armed with bows and shining swords, they were respected and feared wherever they went. Found out how these mighty warriors trained, how they fought .. and how they died.

Includes timelines.

Young Reading Series Three are for confident readers who still need to gain the stamina needed for standard length books. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton and a history consultant.

Don Quixote

Don Quixote, 64 pages

Usborne Young Reading Series 3

Prix: 7 Euros

Don Quixote thinks he is a knight, just like in the days of old. He even has a squire. Of course, these days, there are no dragons to fight. But a thing that doesn't stop him, as he drags his squire on one madcap adventure after another.