Book 2

Bears

by Sarah Courtauld

Published 29 January 2010

Did you know that there are only eight different kinds of bears in the world? Find out where they live, what they eat and how baby bears spend their first day in the outside world. Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio, simple comprehension puzzles and downloadable worksheets and teacher's notes.

"For every parent, child and teacher weary of the monotony of the average reading scheme, Usborne's First Reading series will offer rays of sunlight. The books are carefully levelled and offer a huge variety of accessible and fun, fiction and non-fiction." - Tamara Linke (Proprietor, Tales on Moon Lane Bookshop)


Bugs

by Sarah Courtauld

Published 31 October 2007

A fascinating look into the wriggly world of bugs, and how they grow, feed and make their homes. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. This book includes audio and internet links to find out more.

"Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare


Frogs

by Sarah Courtauld

Published 31 October 2007

A captivating glimpse into the slimy world of frogs and how they grow from tadpoles, and swim, feed and keep safe from danger. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. This book includes audio and internet links to find out more.

"Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare


Owls

by Sarah Courtauld

Published 27 March 2009
A new title in the fantastic "First Reading" series, aimed at children who are beginning to read. Swoop into the secret world of owls and find out how they see, hear and hunt in the dark. Then watch as a baby owl grows up, climbs out of her nest and learns to fly. Developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, who is a senior lecturer in education and an early reading specialist from Roehampton University. A great value quality hardback with ribbon marker guaranteed to foster pride in book ownership.