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"Chang paints the best animal pictures in all of China. But when it comes to dragons, he has a problem. Why is he afraid to paint in the dragons'' eyes? Find out, in this lively retelling of a traditional Chinese story"--Back cover

This series aims to encourage independent reading with a variety of engaging and informative subjects. ''The Story of Rome'' explores the myth and reality behind how a humble village became the head of a mighty empire.

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.

Three very different ponies canter through these pages: a pony that''s scared of loud noises, a pony that''s always making mischief, and a sweet-natured little Shetland pony. Add three determined riders, Molly, Becky and Sally, and exciting adventures are bound to follow...

Originally published: London: Usborne, 2005.

Over 30 of the world''s best known pictures have been chosen for this introduction to art for children. Includes facts about the artists and their lives, and how they created their work. There are also Internet links to recommended websites where you can view lots more pictures, play art games and create your own art online.

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.

Discusses how to do western riding, jumping, pony care, dressage, riding out, and competing.

Describes everything from how to clean a saddle to what to do when a horse bolts, and from preparing for a country ride to facing the challenge of a three-day event.

This text looks at the main groups of species of bugs, the most numerous and diverse animals on the planet. Readers can discover how bugs live, grow and reproduce, and see why we couldn''t live without them. It is packed with bug facts and records, including the deadliest bugs on Earth.

This guide covers the world of riding and should appeal to riders of all ages and levels of ability as well as those who simply love horses. Live action photography and helpful illustrations are combined with straightforward text.