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Stories of Castles (Young Reading (Series 2))
Lesley Sims
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Description for Stories of Castles (Young Reading (Series 2))
Hardcover. The fascinating history of castles specially written as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme. for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Explains why castles were first built, what it was like to live in one, and the cunning tricks used to defend them. Illustrator(s): Gower, Terri. Series: Young Reading Series Two. Num Pages: 64 pages, full colour throughout. BIC Classification: 5AG; YFJ. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 205 x 136 x 10. Weight in Grams: 210.
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.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
64
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Series
Young Reading Series Two
Condition
New
Weight
214g
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780746080559
SKU
V9780746080559
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-99
About Lesley Sims
Lesley dreamed of being a writer, but studied law as her mother insisted she had "something to fall back on". Since joining Usborne Publishing, she has written and edited hundreds of books, from funny rhyming stories to an award-winning history book. Nowadays, she is often found recording books, too, in Usborne's very own recording studio.
Reviews for Stories of Castles (Young Reading (Series 2))
"Irresistible for children learning to read" - Child Education Plus; "The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming" - The Irish Sunday Independent; "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading ... Read more