Series:

Young Reading (Series 2)

7 total works

Cover of The Story of Castles

The Story of Castles

by Lesley Sims

Published 1 April 2004
The fascinating history of castles told for children just beginning to read growing in reading confidence and ability. Explains in a lively way why castles were first built, what it was like to live in one, and the cunning tricks used to defend them. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic listen-along recording with music and sound effects, followed by a read-along version with prompts for page turns.

Cover of The Story of Knights

The Story of Knights

by Lesley Sims

Published 1 August 2005
The Young Reading programme is designed to encourage independent reading and covers a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction titles, from the history of castles to humorous stories about gnomes. "Young Reading" titles features full-colour illustrations on each double-page spread, which include cartoon speech bubbles for added child friendliness. They have been developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, an early reading specialist and lecturer at Roehampton University in Surrey. "The Story of Knights" is illustrated by Alan Marks who has also illustrated the Usborne titles, "A Christmas Carol" and "Spooks Surprise".

Cover of Story of Flying

Story of Flying

by Lesley Sims

Published 1 April 2004
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 has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University.

Cover of The Secret Garden [Book with CD]
The enchanting classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Mary Lennox feels forlorn and lonely in her uncle's gloomy house on the moors. But behind an old ivy-covered wall is a garden, waiting to be discovered.Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Cover of A Midsummer Night's Dream [Book with CD]
Each book in this series is designed to encourage independent reading and covers a range of subject matter, including the retelling of children's classics, fairytales, and a variety of narrative non-fiction. This edition retells one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies.

Cover of The Wind in the Willows [Book with CD]
The classic story retold for children growing in reading confidence as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. Mole, Ratty, Badger and the infamous Mr Toad love nothing more than messing around on the river. But when Mr Toad develops an obsession with motor vehicles, will his friends be able to help before he loses everything?

Cover of The Story of Ships

The Story of Ships

by Lesley Sims

Published 31 December 2009
This charming series is designed for young children who are just beginning to read alone and are looking for lively stories to tackle. Colourful pictures combine with narrative text written to encourage reading skills. Ages 5+.