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Usborne Publishing is a multiple award-winning, independent children's publishing company. Based in the UK, Usborne books are available worldwide.

Founded by Peter Usborne over 30 years ago, the company revolutionized children's publishing with information books that combined very high educational and editorial standards - and made finding out fun.

Within months of first publication, Usborne books were a major international success. Now translated into over 80 languages, the Usborne list has been widely imitated but never bettered and continues to earn glowing reviews and prestigious prizes.

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 0746074131  S$29.93  (REF)
 
Science Encyclopedia

 0746067259  S$10.50  (REF)
 
Little Encyclopedia of History
 0746043058  S$10.50  (REF)
 
Mini Children's Bible
 0746053134  S$5.04  (PB)
 
A Tale of Two Cities
 
 

 
 


The first encyclopedia designed for the Internet generation, this massive 448-page reference book includes a thousand recommended Web sites, providing a gateway to the vast amount of knowledge on the Internet. While the encyclopedia is a superb reference book in its own right, with hundreds of exciting photographs, detailed illustrations and colourful, labelled diagrams...

 


 
 
 


 
Who built the pyramids? Who were the Aztecs? When was the Worldwide Web invented? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this fascinating miniature-format encyclopedia. The clear, compelling text brings the past to life in this stunning, fact-filled history book. Packed full of colourful illustrations, dynamic photographs and explanatory diagrams.



 


 
A stunningly illustrated collection of the best-known and best-loved stories from the Bible, carefully written, and perfect for reading aloud. Stories from both the Old and New Testament have been specially selected to enable young children to gain understanding and enjoyment. Thoroughly checked by experts and beautifully illustrated by Linda Edwards, this book is certain to become much-loved and much read by children and adults alike.

 
 



 
When Charles Darnay renounces his family and country because of the appalling injustice he sees, little does he know that next time he returns to his homeland he will be on trial for his life. A lively retelling of the classic Dickens’ tale set during the French revolution.

 

 
           
 

 0746079842  S$5.04  (HC)
 
Titanic

 0746079753  S$5.04  (HC)
 
Fabulous Story of Fashion
 0746079435  S$5.04  (HC)
 
Snow White & Seven Dwarfs
 0746079397  S$5.04  (HC)
 
The Emperor's New Clothes
 
 

 
 


A vivid retelling of a major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style with direct speech and speech bubbles. Brings to life the gripping story of the "unsinkable" ship and its doomed maiden voyage. Dramatic illustrations, photos or maps on every page and Internet links to fun websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website.


 
 
 


 
The fascinating story of fashion – from cavemen’s coats to the catwalk couture of the modern age. Beautifully illustrated and full of fabulous fashion detail, bringing the costumes alive through every fold, sequin and pearl.



 


 
This classic tale by the Brothers Grimm is presented in a delightful hardback gift edition, which young children are sure to treasure. The story of the beautiful princess with skin as white as snow and hair as black as ebony, her wicked stepmother and her seven rescuers is delightfully retold and accompanied by bright, colourful and hugely appealing illustrations.

 
 



 
This classic retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's comical fairytale about a fashion-crazy emperor is amusing illustrated throughout by award-winning cartoonist, Mike Gordon. Young readers will treasure this gift edition, which is published in hardback with a ribbon marker.
 

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