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08Mar/16

Times Tables Activity Book

This is the first title in a new Math Activity books series (to be followed by Adding and Subtracting, Fractions and Decimals and Telling the Time). This is a write-in activity book, filled with loads of illustrated activities and scenes to help you practice your times tables. Each double spread has a different theme to tie the activities together. There are two spreads of stickers, some of which are used in the activities, some are used as rewards for ‘Test Yourself’ pages.

Ages: 7+

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08Mar/16

That’s not my puppy

The imaginative use of textures in this inviting new board book adds a delightful dimension to sharing books with babies and toddlers. Bright illustrations are combined with simple text to develop sensory and language awareness. Very young children will love turning the pages to meet a number of different fun-to-touch puppies.

Ages: 9 months and up

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08Mar/16

Ted and Friends – Usborne Phonics Readers

Created in consultation with a language expert, the stories have been especially written to help your child learn to read. The stories not only take into account recent research on the most effective ways of teaching reading, but are also great fun.

There’s also a listen-along CD that brings the stories to life through charming readings.

This exciting edition contains twelve titles from the popular Phonics Readers series.  
Included titles:  
Fat Cat on a Mat
Ted in a Red Bed
Big Pig on a Dig
Hen’s Pens
Fox on a Box
Frog on a Log
Ted’s Shed
Sam Sheep Can’t Sleep
Shark in the Park
Toad Makes a Road
Goose on the Loose
Mouse Moves House 

Ages: 4 years and up

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06Mar/16

The Usborne Science Encyclopedia

You will find the whole field of science from physics, chemistry, biology, information technology, Earth sciences and astronomy to new fields such a genetic engineering, nanotechnology, telecommunications and the preservation of planet Earth including: Clear explanations of over 2,500 scientific terms — Over 1,500 illustrations and diagrams — Over 140 experiments, activities and observations to carry out — A quick reference dictionary defining over 1,500 scientific terms — Test-yourself revision aids. This combined volume includes: Energy, Forces & Motion, Earth and Space, Human Body, Materials, Mixtures & Compounds, World of Plants, Animal World, and Light, Sound & Electricity.

Ages: 9 years and up

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06Mar/16

Lift-the-flap Computers and Coding

An interactive introduction to information and communication technology, which explains what goes on inside computers to make them do what they do. With lots of flaps to lift and look beneath, fact-hungry children will devour the fascinating data contained in this bright and engaging non-fiction book. A return to the days when Usborne was a market-leader in computer books for children. Many of today’s tech professionals were inspired by Usborne’s coding books from the 1980s.

Ages: 7 years and up

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06Mar/16

Slot-Together Victorian Dollhouse

Create your very own detailed model dollhouse, complete with furniture, home accessories and a family of dolls. Simply press out the sturdy, foamboard pieces, slot together and you’re ready to play. Comes with a book about dollhouses that contains ideas for games you can play with the house and the dolls.

Built Dimensions: Base – 18″ x 11 1/2″; Dollhouse – 16 1/2″H x 11 1/2″W x 7 1/2″L.

Ages: 6+

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