Most Popular Books by Rosie Dickins

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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...

"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.

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.

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

An out-of-this-world tour of our Sun and its planets Blast off to explore our Solar System - from the fearsome heat of the Sun to the freezing distant planets, plus moons, asteroids and more. Discover how humans are planning to visit Mars, what you would weigh on Jupiter and what makes Venus so deadly.

"An innovative approach to what can be a dry and tricky subject, this book is perfect for parents and children to share on the road to learning how to add and subtract."

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.

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

A bright and festive activity book, designed especially for very young children. This write-in book is packed with gorgeously simple festive artwork and activities. Each page is full of things to spot, scribble and say - with a little white mouse to find on every spread! Perfect for entertaining young children, while helping to develop vocabulary, fine motor skills and early mark making.

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.