Most Popular Books by Rosie Dickins

If you''d love to meet a unicorn, dive into these magical tales. Discover the unicorn who makes friends with a kitchen maid, the unicorn who outwits a greedy hunter - and the unicorn who simply loves strawberries.

Describes the physical characteristics of different types of bugs, including insects and spiders.

Shakespeare''s classic comedy specially retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Viola is left shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria, she must disguise herself as a boy for protection. But when she becomes a page for Duke Orsino, things start to get a little complicated. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

This sumptuous book covers every era of visual art from ancient to modern. It includes works from every major genre, from classical to cubist; focuses on every major theme, from still-life to society; and contains works by the world''s most renowned and influential artists. This encyclopaedic title contains hundreds of gloriously reproduced works of art from the world''s major collections, including the National Gallery in London. The superb illustrations are combined with authoritative, informative and fascinating text, which brings the paintings to life and also explains how to get the most out of looking at art. Key works, including the Arnolfini Portrait, Venus and Mars and Les Demoiselles d''Avignon, are explored in detail. Contains a timeline, biographical details about many major artists, and an extensive glossary that explains key terms clearly and precisely. Includes approved Internet links, which can be accessed through the Usborne Quicklinks website, and lead the reader to hundreds of more works of art in addition to the masterpieces included in this wonderful and exciting book.

Originally published: London: Usborne, 2005.

An illustrated history of ancient Rome from the founding of the city to the end of the empire.

A lively lift-the-flap introduction to essential maths skills for ages 5+ Lift the flaps and learn important maths skills, from adding and subtracting to fractions and shapes. Simple explanations, engaging illustrations and fun puzzles make new concepts easy to grasp.

A fisherman finds a big, bad, hungry genie in a bottle. What will the fisherman do? A beautifully illustrated retelling of the classic Persian folktale, written in simple text for children just beginning to read alone. Includes audio narration. "Irresistible for children learning to read. " - Child Education Plus

Five famous Greek myths, specially selected and retold for younger children. Meet foolish King Midas, the wise goddess Athena and the musician Arion, find out what was inside Pandora''s box and discover how the hero Heracles cleaned some VERY smelly stables. Each story is the perfect length for bedtime, or any quiet time.

A 300-piece jigsaw and a book in an attractive gift box Welcome to the art gallery! On display you''ll discover 12 famous paintings by Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Georges Seurat and more. Put together the 300-piece jigsaw, then find out about each painting and artist in the accompanying book - with internet links to find out more online. Presented in a beautiful gift box, this is a fun activity for all the family. Created in association with The National Gallery, London. Completed size of jigsaw: 40 x 59cm.

A thief steals the King''s most precious treasure, but he gets more than he bargains for in this lively retelling of a classic Korean tale. Simple, flowing text develops the vocabulary and builds the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher''s notes. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

This sumptuous book covers every era of visual art from ancient to modern. It includes works from every major genre, from classical to cubist; focuses on every major theme, from still-life to society; and contains works by the world''s most renowned and influential artists. Ages: 10 + the superb illustrations are combined with authoritative, informative and fascinating text, which brings the paintings to life and also explains how to get the most out of looking at art. Ages: 10 +

The Emperor of China loves to hear the little brown nightingale sing. Then, one day, a dazzling new song bird arrives. It is made of gold and jewels, and the Emperor has eyes for nothing else. What will happen to the little brown nightingale? Simply written in lively, flowing text Usborne First Reading books are designed to capture the imagination and build the confidence of beginner readers. This book includes audio and links to downloadable worksheets and teacher''s notes. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Tales of Brave and Brilliant Girls from the Greek Myths celebrates heroines from Circe to Psyche, from Athena to Artemis, re-telling their stories to inspire and empower a new generation of readers. Watch as Penelope cunningly outwits her suitors and discover how Artemis defeats two giants. See Circe perform powerful magic and follow Demeter on her brave search for her missing daughter. Beautifully illustrated with lively retellings which bring these much-loved myths to life.

This friendly beginner''s guide covers the basics of Scratch coding, one of the most popular programs used in UK primary schools on the National Curriculum. With step-by-step instructions showing children how to create games, animations and more, plus Scratch menu guides, a glossary and links to websites for free downloads and helpful tips.

William Shakespeare''s tragic play about The Moor of Venice, fully illustrated and retold for younger readers. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, this book is written for fully confident readers who still need to gain the stamina needed for standard length books. "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

Includes information on the following: about horses, English riding, Western riding, pony care, riding out, jumping, dressage, and competitions.

Describing the life of the Bard - from his childhood in Stratford-upon-Avon to his career as a playwright - this book explores the influence of Shakespeare''s great works which continue to hold today.

This unique book successfully strikes the difficult balance between comprehensively covering the subject of modern art and being accessible and enjoyable for children. Ages 10+.

Find out all about atoms, what they are and where they come from - and how these tiny particles combine to make up EVERYTHING in the universe (including you). Packed with intriguing facts, this is an entertaining and accessible introduction to key scientific ideas. Written in consultation with an expert chemist.

Flaps to lift on every page reveal what goes on inside a computer, how coding works and how computers talk to each other across the internet. The principles of coding, from simple commands to algorithms, are explained with a treasure hunt game and puzzles, and there are examples of programs in the coding language Scratch(TM). Includes internet links to specially selected websites where children can discover more coding ideas, tips and games.

An illustrated introduction to art.

Fingerprint fun inspired by famous paintings Bursting with easy fingerprinting ideas, this fun activity book comes with its own inkpad of seven bright colours. Inspired by famous paintings, you can decorate hats, fill vases with sunflowers, dot markings on tigers and dragons, and even create your own art show. Simple text introduces each activity, and you can see all the original paintings at the back of the book. A spiral binding means pages lie flat for easy printing.

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An introduction to coding for complete beginners, this friendly and accessible book teaches children the basics of Scratch (a free, online programme developed by MIT which is widely used in primary schools), allowing them to get inside the code of their computer and create simple games and animations on screen. "Coding for Beginners using Scratch does an excellent job of making it a fun and accessible journey for even the youngest readers ... It is both a great starter lesson for moving on to more advanced software and a book to give you a new hobby with which to impress friends" - LoveReading4Kids "A super guide to coding for beginners... Written so clearly and simply that even a non-coding adult could understand it." - Lancashire Evening Post "An accessible introduction, walking children through the basics before getting them started on some fun projects to stretch their skills." - The Guardian "An ideal introduction to what will be a very important subject for the kids of today." - Silicon Republic "The clear explanations make every project easily achievable and will really give children confidence to tackle coding for themselves; the end results are great fun and very satisfying, giving children a strong sense of achievement." - Parents in Touch "Start from Scratch, literally, and build up your coding skills with the help of this step-by-step guide to one of the most popular coding languages for children." - Cork Evening Echo "An introduction to the computer language especially suited to beginners." - Books for Keeps

A fascinating introduction to colours and their use in paintings, including where colours come from, how paints are made, and how painters use paint to make us see the colour effects they want. The book also shows how different colours affect each other, and how they can change our moods and perceptions. Part of the My Very First Art Books series which uses a range of different interactive approaches to introduce young children to works of art.

Shakespeare''s classic romantic comedy retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability. Prospero and his daughter Miranda are stranded on a lonely desert island when a magical storm washes a royal ship ashore. Prospero finally has the chance to right old wrongs but can he conjure up a happy ending? "Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

An instructional art book focusing on the various elements in drawing a face.

The Genie in the bottle is written especially for children who are learning to read, and developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Principal Lecturer in Education and reading specialist at the University of Roehampton. Delightfully illustrated, these books combine great stories with simple text to excite and inspire any beginner reader. A poor fisherman finds a genie in a bottle – a big, bad, hungry genie. What will the fisherman do? This lively retelling of an old Arabian tale has easy-to-read text and fun puzzles to try after the story.

This innovative book is brimming with easy ideas for drawing faces. Simple, step-by-step instructions show you how to create portaits. caricatures and cartoons, using pencils, pens, pastels, and paints.

Each double-page spread has a stunning colour illustration, and several flaps to lift to find out more about what''s going on in the scene - such as what goes on inside a computer, how programmes organise and sends information around and many many other facts. Learn about the history and gain an understanding of how computers work.

Offering an introduction to the world of art for young children, this text features simple art activities which enable children to follow the great artists and create some masterpieces of their very own.

Presents thirty five famous paintings from the history of art, with explanations that touch on salient aspects of the works and offer relevant background information.

Collects three stories about three ponies--one of whom has surprising talents, one who is nothing but trouble, and one who needs a small helping hand.