Best Selling Books by SUSANNA DAVIDSON

A detailed look at the science and discovery of dinosaurs for older children covering dinosaurs by continent and including detailed reconstructions of what dinosaurs and the earth looked like in prehistoric times.

Princess Polly, who loves riding, enters the Pony Dressing-Up Race in disguise.

"Holly can''t wait to watch her friend Puck, the fairy pony, compete in the Rainbow Races. But when an enchanted storm is unleashed over Pony Island, ruining the races, the home of the fairy ponies is threatened with darkness for ever ..."--Page 4 of cover.

An illustrated adaptation of Oscar Wilde''s story about a ghost who is outraged when the new owners of his haunted house refuse to take him seriously.

Packed with information about this remarkable planet, from its physical characteristics to a continent by continent look at the world''s peoples and governments. Ages 7-11 years.

Aimed at children who are beginning to read, this is one in a series of titles containing clear and compelling text that allows children to build their burgeoning reading skill. This book looks at the fascinating world of penguins.

Pony Island is full of magic and excitement. Star is determined to win the beauty contest - at any cost. Moonbeam wants a coat like a rainbow and Bluebell is trying to cast her first spell. But all three are about to find out that magic isn''t as easy as it looks.

A new title in the fantastic First Reading series, part of the Usborne Young Reading Programme, aimed at children who are beginning to read.

For children who have just started reading alone, this book uses everyday vocabulary and has lots of colorful artwork to maintain interest.

This is a lively and intriguing biography of the Queen, from her birth to the present day, timed to coincide with the Diamond Jubilee. It includes stunning photographs, a family tree and a timeline. It is written with the expert advice of writer and broadcaster, Hugo Vickers. Part of Usborne''s popular "Young Reading" series, it is developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Principal Lecturer at the University of Roehampton. This book is in Series Three, for confident readers.

This is the story of Jack, who swaps his mother''s cow for some ''magic'' beans which grow into a huge beanstalk. By climbing this oversized plant, Jack reaches the home of a terrifying giant. Will Jack be able to escape with the giant''s gold, or will the giant grind Jack''s bones to make his bread?

A delightful collection of six stories, with lively retellings and colorful artwork by Columbian illustrator, John Joven. A perfect first introduction to Aesop for little children. Stories include well-known classics The Lion and the Mouse, The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse and The Ant and the Grasshopper.

A collection of stories retold in picture-book format, including Pinocchio, The Emperor''s New Clothes and The Gingerbread Man. Each story is fully illustrated and perfect for either reading aloud or for more confident readers to tackle alone. A lovely gift.

Based on the Grimm''s fairy tale, this story tells of two sisters who are visited one winter''s night by a bear, who seeks shelter from the cold. He stays through the winter, but by spring, he returns once more to the forest. Suspecting the bear is under an enchantment, the two sisters boldly set out to help him. Beautifully illustrated by Italian illustrator and teacher, Isabella Grott. An inspiring fairytale featuring bold and adventurous female protagonists. Part of the new ''Forgotten Fairytales'' series in Usborne''s internationally best-selling Young Reading programme.

To celebrate the Queen''s Platinum Jubilee, here is the story of her life...The Queen is one of the most famous women in the world. But what is she really like? This enthralling story of the life of Queen Elizabeth II is full of photographs and facts that capture the drama and grandeur of her reign as Britain''s longest-serving monarch, from her childhood during the Second World War and her coronation up to the present day.Perfect for older fans of Little People, BIG DREAMS

It''s tough in the wild, whether you''re a tiny mouse or a big, scary lion. But friends can be found in the strangest of places. Aesop''s charming fable is specially retold for beginner readers in this lively retelling, and features beautiful illustrations by John Joven throughout.

"Victoria was only eighteen when she became queen, but until that day she had been kept a virtual prisoner by her mother. This is the amazing story of her life, from her difficult and lonely childhood to becoming one of the most powerful women in the world." --Back cover. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

A picture book based on the classic ballet by Tchaikovsky with excerpts from the musical score.

"The classic tale of Heidi, a little orphan girl who is sent to live with her grandfather, high in the Swiss mountains" -- page 4 of cover.

"The Emperor needs a new outfit and it has to be splendid. So he finds the finest clothes-makers in town and puts them to work. But are their clothes as splendid as they say? This famous fairy tale is brought to life with humorous illustrations and lively text."--Back cover.

If you want to become a true princess, then this is the book for you. It will teach you everything you neeed to know, from behaving at banquets to dressing for balls. There are lots of quizzes along the way for you to check your progress, and fantastic fairy-tale tips to make you the perfect princess.