Best Selling Books by Lesley Sims

Castles have an enduring fascination for children of all ages, and this book is the ideal guide to their rich and exciting history. As well as the history of castles, there are sections on chivalry, castle warfare and feasting. This book also contains Usborne-recommended Web sites that the reader can visit to find out more. For direct links to these sites, and pictures from the book to download, go to Usborne Quicklinks at www.usborne-quicklinks.com.

Gerda''s best friend Kay is kidnapped by the sicked Snow Queen and Gerda is determined to rescue him.

A funny, rhyming picture book about fleas behaving badly. Even little fleas have to mind their Ps and Qs as some endearing but rather rude fleas find to their cost, in this lively, cautionary tale about the importance of manners. With free online audio.

The book describes the nine planets in our solar system and discusses gravity, the Big Bang, and the formation of the earth.

A lively retelling of the fairy tale, with sound buttons on each page. Sleeping Beauty''s parents accidentally upset a wicked fairy - and on her 16th birthday, the entire kingdom is doomed to sleep for 100 years. This enchanting retelling, all in rhyme, is a sweet introduction to the classic tale. A button on each page allows readers to hear the story as they read.

Goldilocks causes trouble wherever she goes, so when she finds an empty cottage in the woods more mischief begins. But the owners of the house are about to return... A charmingly illustrated sound book version of the classic fairy tale, sure to appeal to the youngest of readers. Illustrations: Full colour throughout

Follows the adventures of Agent Arthur and his dog Sleuth as they try to capture the evil Squid Squad, and includes clues and puzzles to help readers assist with Arthur''s investigation.

A boring school trip turns into a thrilling adventure for Nat and Joe, when a model spaceship takes off with them inside. They visit the moon, explore distant planets, and become the first humans to land on Mars. Illustrations and puzzles give the reader lots of things to spot and solve.

Learn everything a beginner needs to know, from getting on and off a horse, to walking, trotting, cantering and jumping. This new Internet-linked edition also contains descriptions of fun and informative horse websites to visit.

Oh no, there''s a shark in the park! Or is there? This story introduces beginner readers to a wide variety of phonemes in a friendly, rhyming tale.

A funny rhyming story, specially written to develop awareness of words and letter sounds. Gopher drives the Queen from one crazy escapade to another on an unexpected road trip. This laugh-out-loud rhyming story, starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations, will encourage a love of language and a joy of stories. With lots of details to spot in each scene and the added bonus of online audio.

This guide includes vital information for tourists visiting Rome - famous attractions, where to shop and places to eat are combined with background facts about politics, history and the art and architecture of each period.

Pangolin loves playing her mandolin. There''s just one problem... She''s nocturnal so she''s twanging her strings in the middle of the night. The other animals in the rainforest aren''t happy to be kept awake. Will they reach a compromise? Starring quirky characters and stunning illustrations, this story has been specially written to develop phonemic awareness. With free online audio.

For Su, Em, and Eli it''s just another, boring shopping expedition with Aunt Rose, until they find a magical globe at a junk shop. An amazing adventure takes them all over the world experiencing a safari, mountain tops, deserts, a jungle river, a busy market in India, the Netherlands, and other places from warm to cold climates. Illustrations and puzzles give the reader lots of things to spot and solve.

Three little pigs are setting out to build houses with wispy straw, wibbly-wobbly sticks and good strong bricks. Will a cheeky little wolf manage to blow any of them down? A charming retelling of the much-loved tale, with a child-friendly ending and beautiful illustrations by Raffaella Ligi throughout.

Seal has bought herself a new motor boat, Hippo is trying out his new water skis and Seal is causing chaos! A fun rhyming story, specially written to develop phonemic awareness, with wonderful illustrations by David Semple. This book is ideal both for reading aloud and for children who are beginning to read for themselves. Helps young children learn to recognise the basic sounds that make up the English language - vital for learning to read. Part of a series of funny phonics readers that children will love. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book.

"Heroes and heroines battle with terrifying monsters, mighty armies and scheming gods in this thrilling collection of famous myths from Ancient Greece."--

A friendly retelling of the traditional story, with sound buttons on each page. The three little pigs are off to build houses - but a little wolf is watching them... A lively retelling of the much-loved traditional tale, with a gentle ending for young children. A button on each page allows readers to hear the story as they read. WARNING! This product contains button or coin cell batteries which are dangerous. Dispose of used batteries immediately. Keep new and used batteries away from children. Batteries can cause serious injuries if they are swallowed or placed inside any part of the body. If you think batteries may have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention. Different types of batteries (i.e. Alkaline and Zinc) or new and used batteries are not to be mixed. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product. The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. Do not throw batteries into a fire. Batteries should never be left in the product when not in use for long periods of time. Non rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product before being charged. Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision. This product contains batteries and electronics that may be harmful to the environment; they should not be discarded with normal household waste but taken to your local collection centre for recycling. Please retain this information for future reference.Battery removal and installation instructions: With a screwdriver, loosen the captive screw and remove the lid to the battery compartment keeping it away from children. Insert the new button cell batteries as shown in the polarity diagram (+/-) inside the battery compartment. Lower the lid back onto the compartment and re-tighten the captive screw.

Goat decides they need different food to eat, so he gets his boat and goes fishing in the castle''s moat.

A guide to Ancient Egypt containing information every tourist of past ages needs to know. Where to shop and places to eat are combined with facts about politics, history, art and architecture.

An amusing and original story for children growing in reading confidence. When the littlest ghost is deemed not scary enough by the Ghost Inspectors, he loses his job at the fairground. Can Jake help him be more scary and win his job back? Featuring the spooky illustrations of Alex de Wolf. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton.

Would-be spies can use the CD-ROM to create uncrackable codes to send to their fellow agents while the guidebook, filled with a range of fun activities, will keep children entertained for hours.

Anansi, King of the Spiders, is given a bag of wisdom to share but selfishly decides to keep it to himself. But can he carry it up to his secret hiding place without dropping it?

Written as a guide for a novice Roman soldier, this handbook gives an insiders''s guide of what it was like to fight in the Roman army. The text depicts in grim and grimy detail the harsh truths of life as a Roman soldier and includes a beginner''s guide to how to hold a sword and shield and clean armour.

Nat and Ned are poor and often hungry, until Ned rescues a wish-granting fairy. But are all their troubles over for good? 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 ebook includes audio and reading-related puzzles. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

"Axolotl longs for adventure. One day, she finds an old bottle with something amazing inside. What could it be? This entertaining story for beginner readers has simple rhyming text, stylish illustrations and parents'' notes on phonics at the back of the book."--Provided by publisher.

A beautiful gift book containing some of Aesop''s most famous fables, including ''The Fox and The Crow'', ''The Greedy Dog'', ''The Sun and The Wind'' and ''The Hare and Tortoise''. Perfect for reading aloud at bedtime.