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Who is the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo and how did he acquire his magnificent wealth? This rip-roaring tale of revenge is packed with adventure - from a daring prison escape to a hunt for hidden treasure and a duel at dawn. The classic tale by Alexandre Dumas retold for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories.

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The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is the ultimate novel of retribution. Based on a true story, it recounts the story of Edouard Dantes, his betrayal and imprisonment in the sinister Chateau d'If. Years later, Paris is intrigued by the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo, who bursts onto the Paris social scene with his millions. He encounters the three principal betrayers of Dantes who have prospered in the post-Napoleonic boom and, one by one, their lives fall apart. The book was a huge, popular success when it was first serialized in 1844, and remains the greatest tale of revenge. This beautiful, abridged Macmillan Collector's Library edition of The Count of Monte Cristo features an afterword by Marcus Clapham. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. Author Information Alexandre Dumas was born in 1802. After a childhood of extreme poverty, he took work as a clerk, and met the renowned actor Talma, and began to write short pieces for the theatre. After twenty years of success as a playwright, Dumas turned his hand to novel-writing, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''people get out of prison, and when they get out, and their name is Edmond Dantès, they take their revenge!''Falsely accused of treason, the young sailor Edmond Dantès is arrested on his wedding day and imprisoned in the island fortress of the Château d''If. Having endured years of incarceration, he stages a daring and dramatic escape and sets out to discover the fabulous treasure of Monte Cristo, and to catch up with his enemies. A novel of enormous tension and excitement, The Count of Monte Cristo is also a tale of obsession and revenge. Believing himself to be an ''Angel of Providence'', Dantès pursues his vengeance to the bitter end, only then realizing that he himself is a victim of fate.One of the great thrillers of all time, The Count of Monte Cristo has been adapted for film and television many times. This newly revised, unabridged translation is as unputdownable now as it was when the novel first appeared, and William Thackeray, enthralled, ''began to read Monte Cristo at six one morning and never stopped till eleven at night''. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World''s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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With an Introduction and Notes by Keith Wren, University of Kent at Canterbury.The story of Edmund Dantes, self-styled Count of Monte Cristo, is told with consummate skill. The victim of a miscarriage of justice, Dantes is fired by a desire for retribution and empowered by a stroke of providence. In his campaign of vengeance, he becomes an anonymous agent of fate.The sensational narrative of intrigue, betrayal, escape, and triumphant revenge moves at a cracking pace. Dumas'' novel presents a powerful conflict between good and evil embodied in an epic saga of rich diversity that is complicated by the hero''s ultimate discomfort with the hubristic implication of his own actions.Our edition is based on the most popular and enduring translation first published by Chapman and Hall in 1846. The name of the translator was never revealed.

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Uncover a thrilling tale of unforgettable characters and gripping plot twists with this handsome gift edition of the narrative masterpiece by Alexandre Dumas.The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is a timeless tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption that has captivated readers for generations. Set in the early 19th century, this epic adventure follows Edmond Dantès, a young and wrongfully imprisoned man who embarks on an extraordinary journey to seek vengeance on those who conspired against him.This collectible edition features:An elegant faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsUnabridged textStunning sprayed edges for a continuous design on the front, edges, and backSure to be a cherished part of any bibliophile’s collection, this lovely classic is a perfect gift or a wonderful addition to your home library.Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, The Iliad, Inferno, Irish Fairy and Folk Tales, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Little Women, Meditations, and The Republic.

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**AS SEEN ON WRITE AROUND THE WORLD WITH RICHARD E GRANT**A brilliant story of intrigue, retribution, revenge and redemption.Imprisoned for a crime he didn''t commit, Edmond Dantès spends fourteen bitter years in a dungeon. When his daring escape plan works, he uses all he has learnt during his incarceration to mastermind an elaborate plan of revenge that will bring punishment to those he holds responsible for his fate. No longer the naïve sailor who disappeared into the dark fortress all those years ago, he reinvents himself as the charming, mysterious and powerful Count of Monte Cristo... ''Dumas is a master of ripping yarns full of fearless heroes, poisonous ladies and swashbuckling adventurers'' Guardian

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Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The original text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. In this original abridged and accessible version of the beloved novel, we follow Dantès, imprisoned within the dread ramparts of the Chateau d''If, as he plans his escape to take revenge on the three men whose actions led to his fate. Finding a hidden treasure, he transforms himself into the Count of Monte Cristo and slowly executes his retribution. Alexandre Dumas'' famous tale is as riveting now as it was popular in the 1800s when it established itself as a classic for all times.

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A beautiful new clothbound edition of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel of wrongful imprisonment, adventure and revenge. Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantes is confined to the grim fortress of the Chateau d'If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and becomes determined not only to escape but to unearth the treasure and use it to plot the destruction of the three men responsible for his incarceration. A huge popular success when it was first serialized in the 1840s, Dumas was inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment when writing his epic tale of suffering and retribution.

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The epic tale of wrongful imprisonment, adventure and revenge, in its definitive translationThrown in prison for a crime he has not committed, Edmond Dantès is confined to the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and he becomes determined not only to escape, but also to use the treasure to plot the destruction of the three men responsible for his incarceration. Dumas'' epic tale of suffering and retribution, inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment, was a huge popular success when it was first serialized in the 1840s.Translated with an Introduction by ROBIN BUSS

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On the day of his wedding, Edmond Dantes, master mariner, is arrested in Marseille on trumped-up charges and spirited away to the cellars of the Chateau d'If, an impregnable sea fortress in which he is imprisoned indefinitely. Escaping from the chateau by a series of daring manoeuvres, he unearths a great treasure on the island of Monte Cristo, buried there by a former fellow prisoner who bequeaths to him the secret of its whereabouts. Thus armed with unimaginable wealth and embittered by his long imprisonment, he resolves to devote his life to tracking down and punishing those responsible.This classic nineteenth-century translation has been revised and updated by Peter Washington, with an introduction by award-winning novelist Umberto Eco.

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Thrown in prison for a crime he did not commit, Edmond Dantè s spends fourteen years of his youth there. During his confinement, he meets a priest who tells him about a treasure hidden on the island of Monte Cristo. Ripped away from his love, with a heart full of bitter revenge, Dantè s vows to escape from prison and find the treasure to right the wrongs committed against him, and punish the men responsible for the tragedy of his life. Will Dantè s ever be able to save himself, and condemn the guilty?

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Enrich your reading experience with this timeless classic novel of adventure, betrayal, and revenge. This riveting tale revolves around the life of a young sailor who is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned for fourteen years in a remote island fortress. After a miraculous escape, he creates a new identity as a wealthy and enigmatic Count and seeks revenge on those who wronged him. This sweeping tale of justice and revenge captures the imagination of readers as they follow him on a journey where he comes across love, friendships, and danger. A thrilling adventure novel filled with intrigue, passion, and suspense! A timeless classic tale with an intricate lot and unforgettable storyline An adventurously thrilling novel that captivates readers across generations A riveting novel that delves into the themes of vengeance, betrayal, and redemptionA literary masterpiece weaving together mystery and suspenseA perfect pick for literature lovers

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Elektronická kniha - autor Alexandre Dumas, 1185 stran, anglicky Hrabě Monte Christo je po Třech mušketýrech druhý nejznámější historicko-dobrodružný román francouzského spisovatele Alexandra Dumase staršího. Kniha je v angličtině.

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Presents a tale of love and revenge in the post-Napoleonic era. Edmond Dantes, a nineteen-year-old sailor from Marseilles, is soon to be captain of his own ship and to marry his beloved, the beautiful Mercedes. But spiteful enemies provoke his arrest on his wedding day, and he is condemned to life in prison.

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JAKE ATLAS: TOMB ROBBER, TREASURE HUNTER, TROUBLEMAKERThis fourth riveting Jake Atlas adventure takes Jake and his family to Rome, where they uncover the secret history of a Roman legion sworn to protect four mysterious keys. The keys hold back a force that wiped out a lost civilization – now, Jake and his family must find them to stop it from returning. Their mission leads them to the edges of what was the Roman empire – to a volcano in Morocco, Hadrian''s Wall and an island in the Middle East. There they are forced to team up with their enemy, the People of the Snake, to stop a power that threatens to destroy half the world. But the closer Jake grows to the group that were once his enemy, the further apart he and his family drift. And as he approaches the end of his quest, he''s faced with a terrible choice – save the world or save his family!

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Mark Twain's classic tale of escape and adventure rivetingly retold for today's readers. To get away from his violent, drunken father, Huckleberry Finn fakes his own death and lives wild in the woods. He soon meets Jim, a runaway slave, and the two outcasts set off on a dangerous journey down the mighty Mississippi river, in search of freedom.

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WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR BIOGRAPHY 2013‘Completely absorbing’ Amanda Foreman''Enthralling’ Guardian‘The Three Musketeers! The Count of Monte Cristo! The stories of courseare fiction. But here a prize-winning author shows us that the inspiration forthe swashbuckling stories was, in fact, Dumas’s own father, Alex - the sonof a marquis and a black slave... He achieved a giddy ascent from privatein the Dragoons to the rank of general; an outsider who had grown upamong slaves, he was all for Liberty and Equality. Alex Dumas was thestuff of legend’ Daily MailSo how did such this extraordinary man get erased by history? Why arethere no statues of ‘Monsieur Humanity’ as his troops called him? TheBlack Count uncovers what happened and the role Napoleon played inDumas’s downfall. By walking the same ground as Dumas - from Haiti tothe Pyramids, Paris to the prison cell at Taranto – Reiss, like the novelistbefore him, triumphantly resurrects this forgotten hero.‘Entrances from first to last. Dumas the novelist would be proud’Independent‘Brilliant’ Glasgow Herald

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Coming back into town after a hunting expedition, Alexandre Dumas witnesses an incredible scene: a man has come to hand himself in to the mayor after decapitating his wife, terrified by the fact that her severed head spoke to him even after her death. This prompts the guests at a dinner Dumas attends later that evening to exchange stories of death and the supernatural, ranging from accounts of the guillotine during the Terror to tales of vampires and fratricide in the Carpathians.The Thousand and One Ghosts – here presented in its first and only translation into English – is a gloriously macabre work by the celebrated author of The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo, which also touches on the serious political issue of capital punishment.

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Discover over 300 seasonal book recommendations in the ultimate reading list for book lovers everywhere.-----''I will be giving this book to everyone I know'' - Elizabeth Day''Francesca Beauman writes about the books she loves with irresistible passion, knowledge and warmth ... This is the best kind of reading celebration'' - Rachel Joyce-----Spanning the dreary, cold days of January to the first flushes of spring and then the blazing August heat, bibliophile Francesca Beauman offers up a wealth of book recommendations. From The Count of Monte Cristo to Elena Ferrante''s Neapolitan Quartet, each has been selected to chime with a particular time of year and provide a richer reading experience. Beautifully illustrated throughout, this charming guide will delight, inspire and seriously extend your ''To Be Read'' list!

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Journey to the beginnings of the bloody days of the Haitian Revolution, with a classic tale of revenge and reclamation, reimagined with a horror twist, in The Curse of Monte Cristo.France, 1788. Edmond Dantès, a Haitian of African descent and Parisian citizen has been sentenced to a life of hell at Château d'If for treason against the Ancien Régime. Once a man of faith, Edmond believes he’s been abandoned by God, and the only thing that keeps him going is his deep hatred of those who he believes have framed him. Faria, an older prisoner who becomes a mentor to Edmond, confesses, “I am not flesh of this realm. Your lust for revenge drew me here.” Together, they escape the prison and return to Saint Domingue, where the smell of rebellion is thick in the air. Edmond, once an enslaved man himself, thought he had escaped the colonized land and his past life for good, only to return as the wealthy and mysterious Count of Monte Cristo. In pursuit of his enemies – including Mercedes, once his fiancée – he finds his careful rage growing only more reckless and ravenous. Haydee, a young revolutionist, tries to use his fury for ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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On the eve of his wedding, a young sailor named Edmond Dantès is wrongly accused of treason and imprisoned for life in the Château d’If, a reputedly impregnable island fortress. After a daring escape, Dantès unearths a treasure revealed to him by another prisoner and devotes the rest of his life to tracking down and punishing the enemies who wronged him, in disguise as the mysterious Count of Monte Cristo. Set against the dramatic upheavals of the years after Napoleon, Alexandre Dumas’s epic tale of betrayal and revenge is one of the most thrilling and enduringly popular adventure novels ever written.

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The outlaw Robin hood is determined to stop the evil Sheriff of Nottingham from bribing his way to becoming King. He sets out to steal the Sheriff's treasure - by winning an archery competition and becoming one the Sheriff's chief guard. But when his gang are all captured, will Robin be able to save them from the hangman's noose?

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''Another absolute smasher from Rob Biddulph!'' - Louie Stowell, bestselling author of Loki: A Bad God''s Guide to Being GoodSuperstar author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow. This third and final title in the hilarious adventure series for boys and girls aged 8 to 12. Fully illustrated in black and white throughout by Rob, the creative genius behind #DrawWithRob.Some legends are born, some are drawn . . .Notorious villain Mr White will stop at nothing to wipe out colour and creativity everywhere. But he’s gone too far! This time he’s lured Peanut’s mum into terrible danger and only Peanut and her friends can save her. An action-packed mission to the heart of the magical Illustrated City tests friendships and leads to a final showdown that makes Peanut question everything she thought she knew . . .Praise for the Peanut Jones series:''A fun & vibrant action-packed adventure with a warm heart. This is Rob Biddulph’s creative universe & it’s an utter joy to step through the pages & be part of it.'' – Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear''A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour.'' – ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Another absolute smasher from Rob Biddulph!'' - Louie Stowell, bestselling author of Loki: A Bad God''s Guide to Being GoodSuperstar author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the End of the Rainbow. This third and final title in the hilarious adventure series for boys and girls aged 8 to 12 fizzes with magic, danger, friendship and art. This gorgeous hardback is fully illustrated in two-colours throughout by Rob, the creative genius behind #DrawWithRob.Some legends are born, some are drawn . . .Notorious villain Mr White will stop at nothing to wipe out colour and creativity everywhere. But he’s gone too far! This time he’s lured Peanut’s mum into terrible danger and only Peanut and her friends can save her. An action-packed mission to the heart of the magical Illustrated City tests friendships and leads to a final showdown that makes Peanut question everything she thought she knew. . .Praise for the Peanut Jones series:''A fun & vibrant action-packed adventure with a warm heart. This is Rob Biddulph’s creative universe & it’s an utter joy to step through the pages & be part of it.'' – Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear''A thrilling journey into a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A thrilling journey into a magical world packed with Rob’s brilliant humour.'' – David WalliamsSuperstar, author and illustrator Rob Biddulph dazzles in Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City, the first title in an adventure series for boys and girls of 8+. This exciting, funny, middle-grade debut is from the bestselling creative genius behind #DrawWithRob and is illustrated in black and white throughout.Some legends are born, some are drawn . . .Drawing feels like magic to Peanut Jones. But art can''t fix her problems. Her dad has gone missing, and she''s stuck in a boring new school. Until the day she finds a unique pencil turbo-charged with special powers. Suddenly she''s pulled into a world packed with more colour, creativity, excitement and danger than she could ever have imagined. And maybe, just maybe, she might find out what happened to her dad.''Peanut Jones is AWESOME. I loved this book from start to finish - the story is packed with twists and turns, and Rob’s illustrations are full of wit and warmth'' – Nadia Shireen''A vividly illustrated, immersive romp that will leave readers desperate for the next instalment'' – Guardian''A wildly imaginative, big-hearted celebration of creativity'' - Anna James, bestselling author of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From atoms and X-rays to the Big Bang and the Internet, brilliant breakthroughs by successful scientists have changed the world. Dip inside this intriguing book to read the stories of 100 scientists and their amazing discoveries, including Marie Curie and Albert Einstein.

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TREASURE HUNTER, TOMB ROBBER, TROUBLE MAKERJake Atlas and his family are on the run, hunted by international police while chasing the mysterious People of the Snake to stop them from hiding the secret history of humankind. But when the family’s friend, Sami, is poisoned, the People of the Snake force the Atlases to work for them in exchange for a cure. Their mission: to locate a legendary lost city and the tomb of the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl in the jungles of Honduras – home to bandits, big cats, tarantulas and crocodiles. But the family’s greatest enemy is themselves, as their squabbles threaten to get them into even deeper trouble.In order to reach the tomb, the family must survive ancient traps, jump out of a crashing plane, escape a jaguar’s lair, climb a cliff of skulls, jump over a huge waterfall and escape from a trap of swinging blades!A brilliant heart-thumping sequel to the increasingly popular Jake Atlas and the Tomb of the Emerald Snake, this is another high-octane adventure, full of laughs and high-tech gadgets, from an award-winning author.

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Take a tour of the ancient world, to discover the wonders, and terrors, of its incredible civilisations. Eight scenes show readers all around the cities, countryside, and mighty monuments of several incredible ancient civilisations - from the dawn of civilization in Ancient Egypt, to the rise of the great Mayan culture in Central America. Lift the flaps to find out how ancient people people lived, and how they died, what they ate, and how they built some of their amazing monuments. Look inside an Egyptian temple, open the doors of ancient Chinese houses, witness an Assyrian army laying siege to a fortress, and find out what goes on behind the walls of a Roman army fort. Chapters in this book include:- Ancient Egypt- Assyrians attack!- Ancient Greece- A Chinese city- Celtic tribes- Roman frontier- Mighty Mayans- Ancient wonders

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Set off on a journey along the world's largest river, and go deep into the planet's largest rainforest. Turn the pages and lift the flaps to explore steamy, sweaty jungle and discover the secrets of its most extreme plants and animals. Visit some of the people who have made the Amazon their home, and learn how to help protect this incredible but fragile ecosystem. Chapters in this book include:- Into the wild- Up in the canopy- Along the river- Into the jungle... - They're watching you- Down on the ground- Meet the locals- Journey's end...?

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Once known, now largely forgotten, these empowering fairy tales have been brought together to inspire a new generation of readers. Discover heroines who outwit giants, fight evil, awaken sleeping princes and, of course, live happily ever after. With a foreword by Kate Pankhurst, author of Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World.

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On November 4th 1606, a traitor was caught beneath the Houses of Parliament with a plot to kill the king. This is the extraordinary story of the Gunpowder Plot from its daring beginning to its grisly end, specially written for young readers who are growing in confidence. With colourful illustrations on every page, a timeline and list of key people.

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A fabulous picture book packed with fascinating details about London's most famous sights, from Buckingham Palace and The Tower of London to Trafalgar Square and the museums in Kensington. There are pages on London's parks, transport and sporting events, and two stunning fold-out pages show all the bridges and landmarks along the River Thames.

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From tanks rumbling across battlefields to submarines, blitzed cities and D-Day, this extraordinary flap book takes young readers right into the action of the Second World War.

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Blast off on a journey deep into our incredible Solar System. Turn pages, peek through holes and lift flaps to discover the secrets of planets, moons and the Sun. Visit rocky planet Mars, fly through an asteroid belt, see a storm raging on Jupiter, and discover what lies BEYOND our amazing Solar System.

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Inspiring tales of the often heroic roles animals have played in modern and ancient wars. The Usborne Reading Programme has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Young Reading Series 3 is designed to provide more complex stories for confident readers. Published in association with the Imperial War Museum. From Hannibals elephants to World War One carrier pigeons and parachuting dogs in World War Two, children can discover how extraordinary animals have shaped the course of conflicts across the centuries. Quick links httpwww.usborne.comquicklinksengcataloguecatalogue.aspx?cat1locukid2072

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Lift the many flaps in this sturdy, interactive thin board book to discover what happens inside boats, bikes, planes, cars, buses and more. There are lots of things to spot and talk about in the amusing and detailed illustrations by Stefano Tognetti. With over 75 flaps to lift.

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Why do stars shine? And how was the moon made? Children can blast off into space with this fantastic interactive flap book revealing the secrets of the Universe. Vibrant illustrations and simple explanations combined with over 70 flaps to lift. Each double page covers a different topic, including 'Glittering galaxies', 'On the Moon' and 'Space Station'.

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Airports are thrilling and fascinating places for children, full of unusual equipment, strange machines and - of course - lots of planes. This book allows young children to find out more about how an airport works. Richly informative, with colourful, friendly illustrations and lots of flaps to lift and look beneath.

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Have you ever wondered how cars roar along roads or planes soar into the sky? Discover how all sorts of amazing things work, from fire engines and submarines to dishwashers and vacuum cleaners, in this exciting introduction to engineering for young children, with over 70 flaps to lift. Includes links to carefully selected websites to find out more.

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A fabulous lift-the-flap book for older children showing the varied and vibrant lives of the world's greatest cities. Lift over 80 flaps to discover famous landmarks and amazing facts about London, Paris, Istanbul, Shanghai and more. Explore soaring skyscrapers, elegant cathedrals and bustling shopping streets - and discover fascinating facts and details beneath the flaps.

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A flap book that is packed with information about cars, from how the first automobiles were invented, to how speedy racing cars get around tracks. Each of the seven double-page spreads have several flaps to lift and several of them also have fun paper technology such as sliding a race car or moving a car along a production line in a factory.

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Find out all about the fascinating science of Dinosaurs in this fun and friendly book. Discover how we know so much about different dinosaurs - from what they look like to what they smelled like and even what their poos looked like. Learn how scientists find their bones, how they create dinosaur exhibits in museums, and how YOU can spot dinosaur clues, too.

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Take a journey back in time to the glory days of Ancient Egypt, when pharaohs ruled, the pyramids were built and the mighty Nile was the source of all life. This book contains fascinating information such as how Egyptians worshipped their Gods, buried their dead and built the pyramids, as well as amazing details about day-to-day life.

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The classic story retold as part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Fearsome monsters stalk the moors of ancient Denmark, murdering anyone they catch. But then a warrior comes from overseas. His name is Beowulf. He kills monsters.

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A pocket guide to one of the most famous cities in the world, featuring fifty of London's best-known landmarks, each fully illustrated and accompanied by a detailed description, interesting facts, other things to spot nearby, and the nearest Underground stations. Add the stickers to the pages as you spot each building or place.

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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.

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Robin Hood, along with his band of Merry Men, robs from the rich to give to the poor. But when the cruel Sheriff of Nottingham threatens the throne of King Richard, can Robin save the kingdom and win the heart of the fair Maid Marian?

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A fiendishly pacy mystery-adventure story for 9+ readers, set in the seamy, smoggy underworld of Victorian London.BEHOLD THE SAVAGE SPECTACLE OF THE WILD BOY! London, 1841. A boy covered in hair, raised as a monster, condemned to life in a travelling freak show. A boy with an extraordinary power of observation and detection. A boy accused of murder; on the run; hungry for the truth. Behold the savage spectacle of Wild Boy. Ladies and Gentlemen, take your seats. The show is about to begin!

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A lift-the-flap information book for young readers which explores life in Ancient Egypt, in particular the rituals that the Egyptian Pharaohs undertook in preparation for the afterlife: mummification and the construction of pyramids.

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Join an astronaut for a day as she goes on her first ever spacewalk, and new crew members arrive. Find out how she trained for her mission and what it's like living and working in space. How do you eat and drink at zero gravity? How do space toilets work? What are space suits designed for?- Told in lively comic book style- Written with expert consultation from Libby Jackson, Human Spaceflight and Microgravity Programme Manager for the UK Space Agency- Perfect for school projects- Discover more books in the 24 hours in... seriesChapters in this book include:- A new day- Getting used to Zero-G- Meet the crew... - ...and Mission Control- Space food- How do astronauts reach the ISS?- New crew members arrive- A tour of the space station- Astronaut training diary- Using the toilet in space- Science experiments- A visit to the gym- Getting set for a spacewalk- Spacesuits- Out on a spacewalk!- Time to relax- Time for bed- Space station questions

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