New Releases by Rob Lloyd

A gripping account of how a deadly plague swept across the world in the 14th century, killing almost half of the population. Discover how the Black Death reached Europe, the disease''s terrifying symptoms, the desperate efforts to prevent it from spreading, and the devastating effects it had on life and society in the Middle Ages and beyond. Atmospheric illustrations by Daniele Dickman reveal the chaos, fear and confusion that gripped a continent ravaged by the Black Death. Part of the successful Young Reading series from Usborne''s Reading Programme, this is a new title aimed at children whose reading ability and confidence allows them to tackle longer and more complex stories.

A fascinating flap book packed with interesting information about how lots of things work. Discover the inner workings of cars and boats, farm and building site machines, everyday household items including vacuum cleaners, computers and fridges, and much more. Each of the seven double page spreads has several flaps to lift, to see inside a subject and understand how it works. Clear, easy to follow text introduces young readers to subjects such as electricity, simple machines and natural forces. Each topic is brought to life by fun, lively illustrations by Stefano Tognetti.

Indiana Jones møder Mission Impossible. »For kort tid siden var jeg en skoleelev med dårlige karakterer og en endnu dårligere opførsel. Jeg havde verdens skrappeste forældre, en søster, som knap nok gad tale til mig, og en evne til at lave ballade, selv når jeg prøvede at lade være. Nu er jeg medlem af en super højteknologisk gruppe af skattejægere på jagt efter en skjult grav, så jeg kan redde mine forældre fra at blive til mumier af en ond kult. Det har været lidt af en uge ...« En spændende bog fyldt med skattejagter, eventyr, fede gadgets og to modige børn.

A beautifully illustrated sticker book tracing the entire history of the world, from Stone Age paintings to the computer revolution. With carefully-selected stickers of stunning artefacts and paintings to present major turning points in the history of the world - great battles, the rise and all of empires, revolutions and world-changing inventions. Looking at History through a hundred pictures to stick in the book, will give young and older readers alike an overview of the most defining moments of World History. Perfect for introducing young children to fascinating new topics in history - from European rulers, to African kingdoms, to Aztec and Inca treasures. Contains fifteen spreads, each with simple and engaging text to accompany the stickers, as well as sumptuous illustrations by Galia Bernstein.

This smart lift-the-flap book takes a good look inside a building site, how it works and operates, what trucks and diggers are used for. See the same building site as construction unfolds and learn about how a building (house or otherwise) is put together.

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An action-packed book filled with building sites to explore, construction machines to learn about and a demolition site in action. Lift the flaps to discover the work that goes into building a house, a bridge, a skyscraper and more, the jobs people do and the machines that are used. An exciting introduction to how buildings go up - and come down.

Djór hava havt ein týðandi leiklut, tá ið kríggj er. Alt frá rossum og fílum, sum flyta hermenn, til hundar, sum verða sendir úr fløgførum, og delfinir, sum leita eftir minum

Lift the flaps to explore all sorts of busy building sites, from a house to a bridge to a soaring skyscraper. Find out how construction machines help buildings go up - and how they knock them down.

Delve into the past with this sophisticated picture book, packed with photographs and illustrations of monuments, objects and artefacts from Ancient Egypt.

Explore Apple Tree Farm as Poppy and Sam look everywhere for Curly the pig. This is a charming story for beginner readers. Don''t forget to spot the Little Yellow Duck who is hiding on each page.

A narrative account of one of a historic attempt to blow up king and parliament in England in 1605, events commemorated today in Bonfire Night. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme.

These photographs, accompanied by sensual and meditative prose sketches, provide a dreamscape of a disappearing past

Tortoise is jealous of Eagle being able to fly. He wants to fly too. So he decides to try... Aesop’s classic fable retold for beginner readers as part of the Usborne Reading Programme, developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. This ebook includes audio and reading-related puzzles. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Detectives imparables es el segundo volumen de la serie protagonizada por Wild Boy, un chico con el cuerpo completamente cubierto de pelo que ha desarrollado unas técnicas de observación y deducción dignas del mismísimo Sherlock Holmes Wild Boy es un chico de aspecto monstruoso y dotes detectivescas implacables. Junto con su amiga, la intrépida acróbata Clarissa, ha huido del circo injustamente acusado de asesinato. Ambos están en busca y captura, pero viven bajo la protección de su mentor Marcus y de la Liga Secreta de Caballeros, con quien se dedican a resolver los crímenes más increíbles. Pero ahora, un nuevo horror campa a sus anchas por Londres: un envenenador que hace enloquecer a sus víctimas y al que llaman el Terror Negro. Cuando Marcus se convierte en su última víctima, Wild Boy y Clarissa tendrán que enfrentarse al culpable. Su búsqueda los llevará hasta la maldad que se esconde en los palacios de la alta sociedad londinense... ¿Podrán Wild Boy y Clarissa encontrar el antídoto a tiempo para salvar a Marcus... y a toda la ciudad? La crítica ha dicho... «Rebosante de acción.» The Wall Street Journal «Despecga como un cohete.» The Times

“A thrilling mystery, full of morbid twists and macabre turns.” — Booklist In the seedy underworld of Victorian London, a boy is born and abandoned. Covered in hair from head to toe, Wild Boy is snatched up by an unscrupulous and abusive showman and becomes a sideshow freak—but also an avid observer, developing Sherlock Holmes–like deductive skills. When a murder occurs at the fair, Wild Boy is hastily accused. Can he use his powers of deduction to save himself?

From London’s vilest slums to its grandest palaces, Wild Boy and Clarissa hunt a murderous poisoner in hope of proving themselves to a skeptical society. London, 1842. Wild Boy, master detective and former freak-show performer, and Clarissa, circus acrobat and troublemaker, are the secret last hope of a city beset by horror. A poisoner stalks the streets, leaving victims mad with terror?—?and then dead. Can the Black Terror be traced to a demon called Malphas? With their partnership threatened by rules and regulations, can Wild Boy and Clarissa uncover a cure in time to save the queen and the city?

¡Bienvenidos al show de Wild Boy, el chico salvaje! Señoras y señores, tomen asiento, el espectáculo está a punto de comenzar. Londrés, 1841. Wild Boy es un bicho raro con el cuerpo completamente cubierto de pelo a quién todos vienen a ver a la parada de monstruos del circo. Aunque, desde su cautiverio, él también mira a sus visitantes: es su única distracción. De hecho, el chico ha desarrollado unas técnicas de observación y deducción propias del mismísimo Sherlock Holmes. Así que, cuando es injustamente acusado de asesinato, Wild Boy se ve obligado a actuar. Por suerte, no está solo: la desafiante y atrevida Clarissa se convertirá en la perfecta compañera en esta difícil investigación. La crítica ha dicho... «Wild Boy es un magnífico y emocionante libro de detectives con un giro fantástico. La historia, narrada de forma extraordinaria, te engancha desde el principio. Imprescindible». Megan Punzet, Writing.ie «La mezcla de misterio, acción, aventura e historia con el espeluznante telón de fondo de la feria enganchará a los jóvenes lectores desde la primera página. Wild Boy es una historia absorbente, llena de suspense, que fluye con facilidad y que contiene un giro inesperado. Wild Boy es un personaje fascinante y Clarissa una excelente compañera de aventuras. Este libro es una delicia de principio a fin». Kristy Rabbitt, www.welovethisbook.com «Cruda, emocionante y memorable. Rob Lloyd Jones combina elementos realmente interesantes en esta formidable novela. Sus personajes principales, Wild Boy y Clarissa, están elaborados de forma asombrosa y son deliciosamente complejos. Las batallas de ambos permanecerán dentro de mí durante mucho tiempo. Juntos forman un equipo espectacular. Los pasajes donde se relatan las observaciones y conclusiones de Wild Boy están escritos maravillosamente. Esta novela es de lectura obligatoria». Amanda Northrup, Goodreads «He disfrutado leyendo cada página de este misterio: con los personajes tan luchadores y la acción continua, las deducciones a lo Sherlock Holmes y el macabro escenario victoriano, los pasajes secretos y los científicos locos... De verdad espero que esta sea la primera de muchas aventuras con Wild Boy y Clarissa». Caroline, www.bigbooklittlebook.com «Aunque este no es el tipo de libros que suelo leer, una vez empezado no podía soltarlo. No es solo el misterio lo que lo hace tan emocionante, sino también toda la información sobre el Londres del siglo XIX». Lottie Longshanks, The Guardian Children''s Books «Este misterio, increíblemente convincente, culmina en un giro sorprendente y dramático que encantará a los lectores [...]. Lo recomiendo fervientemente». Athina Clarke, especialista en literatura infantil y juvenil en Readings Malvern «Cuelga el cartel de «no molestar» y apaga el móvil. Esta lectura, fascinante y extraordinaria, y su inesperado protagonista te entusiasmarán y sorprenderán si buscas algo fuera de lo común. Con un emocionante prólogo que marca a la perfección el tono de lo que viene después y un héroe tan fuerte y empático como los personajes clásicos de la ficción juvenil, Wild Boy es realmente algo único». John Millen, www.yp.scmp.com «En Wild Boy se van desarrollando elementos propios de las historias clásicas de detectives en un atractivo marco carnavalesco vintage [...]. Jones transmite un mensaje de amistad verdadera». Publishers

The Gorgon is a hideous creature, with snakes for hair and a deadly glare – and she''s fighting Perseus to the death. Specially written for children growing in reading confidence, this thrilling retelling of the Greek myth is brought to life with full colour illustrations. Includes links to recommended websites to find out more about Ancient Greece. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Did you know that Ancient Chinese Soldiers were kicking footballs as long ago as 2000BC? This humorously illustrated book tells the story of football, from its beginnings in the Roman Army to the modern day premiership, including how both American Football and Rugby were born. Specially written for children growing in reading confidence, this ebook includes internet links to recommended websites where readers can find out more. "A lively and engaging history of the beautiful game." - Words for Life Selected for the Premier League Reading Stars programme

This handbook is packed with skills and tricks to improve technique on the pitch. It covers all areas of the ''beautiful game'', from the basics of attacking and defending to the complexities of making a perfect corner kick and obeying the offside rule.

An interactive sticker book full of busy, illustrated scenes depicting life on the ocean waves. Items to spot within the main picture are shown in the border as silhouettes and each has a corresponding sticker which children can find, match and add in the correct place. With over a thousand things for children to find, count and talk about.