Books, puzzles, games, crafts, activities, Storytime Apps, eBooks, and more! 80% of our over 1,600 titles are under $10! Usborne Books & More believes that children should have every opportunity available to them, especially a good education. We proudly offer a product that is unsurpassed in quality, content, illustrations and photography. Our books entice children to dive into the information an
d surface again eager to learn more. From enchanting baby board books to puzzle books that stretch the imagination, we offer books for every child - infants through teen years. Many Usborne books are internet-linked or internet-referenced. Usborne and Kane Miller books are the most exciting, engaging, and educational books on the market today. They are high quality, innovative, lavishly-illustrated and best of all they are the books kids love to read. Choose from almost 2000 bright colorful and fun titles covering a wide variety of subjects. More than 30 years ago Peter Usborne pioneered a new generation of books that prove that it is possible to create books that compete with the vast media that attracts children today. From activity books, to neat fiction series, to internet-linked science and history encyclopedias, Usborne does books better. Kane Miller books come from all over the world to bring a different feel, culture, or just a silly story that kids everywhere can enjoy. Fantastic fiction series make Kane Miller a wonderful choice for the readers in your life. "The future of our world depends on the education of our children. EDC delivers educational excellence one book at a time. We provide economic opportunity while fostering strong family values. We touch the lives of children for a lifetime." I serve the United States. To purchase in other countries, please refer to http://www.usborne.com/catalogue/buying-books-outside-the-uk.aspx
WHERE WE ARE LOCATED AND WHEN WE WERE FOUNDED:
Usborne Publishing was founded in 1973 by Peter Usborne. Usborne Publishing is one of the largest children's publishers in the UK. Publishing and distributing books worldwide, in English and over 100 other languages. The Home Business Division (Usborne Books & More) began its operation on March 1, 1989. The Usborne Books & More Home Business Division distributes Usborne books through independent Consultants who sell directly to the consumer via Usborne home parties, website sales, book fairs, fundraisers and to the school/library market. Warehouse and Home Office of Usborne Books & More/EDC Publishing is in Tulsa, OK. In 2009, Educational Development Corporation acquired Kane/Miller Publishing - the "more" in Usborne Books & More. Kane/Miller Books Publishing specializes in award-winning children's books from around the world. Kane/Miller is a publisher that has name recognition in the school and library market as librarians and teachers appreciate the uniqueness and multi-cultural aspects that Kane/Miller books offer. USBORNE INTERNET-LINKED BOOKS
Where can Quicklinks take you? The Usborne Quicklinks Website has over 40,000 links to websites specially chosen to accompany Usborne books. Quicklinks is completely free, whether or not you have an Usborne book – but you’ll find it much more rewarding if you do. We believe that an Usborne book paired with the best websites on the internet is an ideal combination - and helps children learn to use the internet in a safe way. At Usborne Quicklinks you'll find links to websites with interactive games and activities, virtual tours, video clips, picture galleries, homework information and puzzles and quizzes. The websites have been specially chosen to enhance the information in Usborne books, so readers can find out more about a topic, or reinforce their learning with multimedia activities. Teachers find the recommended websites useful for lesson planning, too. You'll also find sound clips to hear how to pronounce the words in Usborne language books, and downloadable pictures from many other Usborne books. The pictures are free for personal use at home and in school. See all our Internet-Linked and Internet-Referenced titles at https://y3661.myubam.com/quicklinkbooks
What is an Internet-Linked book? In the late 1990's, Usborne Books recognized the educational and entertainment value of the Internet and strove to link the power of the written word and the vast information available on the web together to enhance a reader's learning experience. In 2000, the very first Internet-Linked books were launched in the United States and the number of Internet-Linked and Internet-Referenced titles has grown each year. How does an Internet-Linked book work? Usborne Internet-Linked books serve as a gateway to knowledge for fact-hungry children. Visit Usborne Quicklinks ( www.usborne-quicklinks.com) to enter the book and page number you are interested in learning more about. This site will provide you web addresses of safe, content appropriate websites you can visit to research a subject in a fun and informative way. What ages are these books designed for? From Usborne's new Beginner's Series to the Science Encyclopedia, there are Internet Linked Usborne Books that are appealing and appropriate for all age ranges - early childhood through adult! Can an Internet-Linked or Internet-Referenced book help my child with homework? Downloadable quizzes, word searches and activity sheets make learning a challenge - Amazing photographs, illustrations and diagrams provide the child with additional information on any subject…The facts found through Quicklinks help a child to fully understand a new concept and will be very helpful with school papers, science fair projects, etc. Will Quicklinks recommended sites change? Recommended websites will change over time as new and improved sites become available. Is a computer necessary to own this book? A computer serves to provide an additional learning tool however; it is not essential to fully enjoy Usborne Internet-Linked books. What is the difference between Internet-Linked and Internet-Referenced books? In an Internet-Linked book, the content of each double page spread includes specific websites found at www.usborne-quicklinks.com. An Internet-Referenced book contains quicklink websites that pertain to the overall topic of the book. Learning to use the Web
The internet is a vast treasure trove of information, but children quickly lose interest if they can't find what they are looking for. The links at Usborne Quicklinks take children straight to relevant, age-appropriate sites where they learn the essential skill of navigating a website, while having fun and learning. Checking and monitoring websites
To be included in Usborne Quicklinks, a website must pass our very strict criteria for selection. It must be:
interesting and/or fun
reliable and up to date
well-designed and easy to use
age-appropriate
Websites with links to inappropriate material are rejected. Usborne Quicklinks editors continually monitor the recommended websites to check content and update links. New sites are added regularly and older ones removed if we feel they are no longer useful. SCHOOL AND LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Reach for the Stars!!:
Reach for the Stars!! Is a generous pledge-based reading incentive program, designed to benefit schools, individual classrooms, clubs, pre-schools, church groups, home school groups, charities, businesses and public libraries. The goal of Reach for the Stars!! Is for participants to read, or be read to, for 300 minutes over a two week period of time, thus developing a reading routine, receiving Usborne and Kane Miller books for participating. Reading is a Gift Book Fairs
Your school deserves commercial free, quality books at great prices! The Reading is a Gift book fair program was developed by Usborne Books & More to encourage reading, and at the same time, raise money and/or free books for your school or organization. Literacy for a LifetimeTM:
Literacy for a LifetimeTM is a matching grant program designed to partner with schools, businesses and foundations to support local educational institutions. The organization receiving the books has full control over the selection of Usborne and Kane Miller books from an array of over 1,500 titles. Common Core State Standards:
Usborne Books & More provides K-12 supplemental materials to support educators as they implement these new Common Core State Standards (CCSS). We’ve made the selection process easy- all Usborne and Kane Miller titles are aligned with the standards. As an endorsing partner of CCSS, Usborne Books & More will help schools and families choose books to help educate their children, both within the school setting and at home. Certain topics mandated by these standards include myths, stories from around the world, and informational text. Cards for a Cause Fundraisers:
Usborne Books & More proudly offers a unique program with value-for-money greeting cards and a high return to the organization raising funds. Cards for a Cause Fundraisers offer two boxed sets of 30 beautifully embellished cards with matching envelopes. Your group earns up to $13 per box of cards sold, with no maximum earning potential! Discover the Difference:
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