These two new gift editions in the Usborne Young Reading series are titles to treasure published in hardback with a ribbon marker. Each title is a classic: Johanna Spyris Heidi is beautifully retold following the exploits of the orphaned youngster who is sent to live in the Alps with her grumpy grandfather; & the classic tale of Jack & the Beanstalk is humorously revisited. Usbornes Young Reading Series was developed in conjunction with experts from the University of Surrey & is designed to encourage independent reading. Each title has clear engaging text & is accompanied by stunning original illustrations. ...

Fall in love with the next four editions in QEDs beautiful Classic Collection set! Carefully retold in clear contemporary language & presented with delightful illustrations these favourite classic stories will capture the heart & imagination of young readers. ...

Heidi is the heart-warming tale of a small girls power for good & it has remained a firm favourite since it was published over 100 years ago. It tells of the orphan Heidi & her idyllic existence with her gruff grandfather in the mountains. When she is sent to live in a city comic chaos ensues & eventually it is arranged that Heidi should return to the mountains. Together she & her friend Peter the goat-herd achieve wondrous changes in the community in which they live. ...

Jan Francis reads Johanna Spyris classic tale of the adventures of a little Swiss girl. Ever since her mother died Heidi has been looked after by her aunt Dete. But now Dete is moving to Frankfurt & Heidi must go & live with her grandfather in a hut high up in the Swiss mountains. There she meets Peter the goatherd & his blind grandmother & the three become great friends. Heidi loves her new carefree life
- but then her aunt returns to take her away from everyone she loves. Will she ever come back to the mountains again?
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Harper Collins is proud to present its new range of best-loved essential classics. Up on the Alp with grandfather is the loveliest spot in all the world. Little orphan Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in his remote house in the Swiss Alps. She soon begins to love her life with her grandfather & makes friends with Peter the goat-herder & his grandmother. Idyllic as her existence is her aunt sends Heidi to live in Frankfurt to become a companion to the invalid daughter of a wealthy family although Heidi yearns to be back in the fresh air & freedom of the mountains. ...

Heinemann Active Maths bright & lively Pupil Books have been designed to further consolidate childrens learning through independent practice. They are closely linked to the Teacher Activity Cards & each Heinemann Active Maths outcome. Each Pupil Book contains: *I can statements to encourage self-assessment. * Rocket questions to extend & challenge childrens learning. * Teacher Activity Card references so you know which card the Pupil Book pages link to. ...

Heinemann Advanced History has quickly established itself as a major series for AS & A-level students. As well as word-of-mouth success it has been praised in journals such as the Times Educational Supplement & BBC History Magazine. What makes Heinemann Advanced History so attractive to teachers & students?
- Its cost-effective. Each book offers complete coverage of one AS/A-level topic so teachers & students buy the books that apply to their specific courses.
- Thorough & up-to-date exam practice

Includes:: sample questions advice on what makes a good answer & help for students on how to interpret the material as well as & plan essays.
- The expert authors have teaching & examination experience giving teachers confidence in the series. PLUS: Profile-raising campaign. To include press advertising in New Perspective & Teaching History
- making sure teachers are aware of the full range of 30 titles; & encouraging students to buy their own copies.





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A study of Lenin & the Russian Revolution. It is designed to fulfil the AS & A Level specifications in place from September 2000. The AS section deals with narrative & explanation of the topic. There are extra notes biography boxes & definitions in the margin & summary boxes to help students assimilate the information. The A2 section reflects the different demands of the higher level examination by concentrating on analysis & historians interpretations of the material covered in the AS section. There are practice questions & hints & tips on what makes a good answer. ...

Medieval England 1042-1228 is the ideal book for students studying the reasons behind the Norman invasion & the rights of claimants to the English Throne. Medieval England 1042-1228 is the ideal book for students studying the reasons behind the Norman invasion & the rights of claimants to the English throne. It covers in detail the changes in English society which took place following the Norman Conquest & examines the political ecclesiastical & administrative structures during this period. It forms part of the Heinemann Advanced History series which has been written specifically to cover modules set by each of the three Awarding Bodies (OCR Edexcel & AQA). ...

A study of the Civil War for AS Level History students. It is designed to fulfil the specifications in place from September 2000. It provides two sections featuring narrative & explanation of the topic. There are notes biography boxes & definitions in the margin & summary boxes to help students assimilate the information. There are also practice questions & hints & tips on what makes a good answer. ...