The Usborne Beginners and Young Readers series are increasingly being recognized and celebrated as having both the production values, content, and visual and commercial appeal demanded by the home market, and also the clear structure supporting children`s reading development that is desired by schools. In my opinion, the Usborne Beginners and Young Readers series are by far the most appealing and comprehensive reading development supports available, now offering a vast range of subjects. - A colourful information book on London, including the Thames, the Great Fire and the Underground. - - Great for children beginning to read on their own. - Vivid, full colour illustrations and photographs on every page, accompanied by short, informative text. - Developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. - Carefully selected internet links to exciting websites to find out more.