Usborne Internet-linked books
Usborne
Internet-linked books are enhanced by recommended websites reached
via links on the Usborne Quicklinks Website at www.usborne-quicklinks.com.
Here are some of the things you can do on the recommended websites:
- Watch video clips of moon landings, the pyramids and faraway places.
- Listen to sound clips of blue whales, penguins and golden eagles.
- Watch animated explanations of global warming or the water cycle.
- Play games to find out how the body works.
- Listen to words and phrases in other languages.
- Find quizzes, exercises and exam revision guides.
How
it works
There are now over 200 Usborne Internet-linked books, including encyclopedias, language guides, music and art books. Here's how it works:
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1. Go to the Usborne Quicklinks Website at www.usborne-quicklinks.com.
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2. Type the title or keywords for your book in the "Find your
book" search box.
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3. Click on the links to go to recommended websites, or type a page
number to find links for a particular page in your book.
All the websites are regularly reviewed and updated, and the Net Help area on the Quicklinks Website offers tips and advice on using the internet safely and successfully.
Downloadable resources
At
Usborne Quicklinks, you'll also find downloadable images, quizzes,
colouring sheets, pronunciation guides and tunes to sing or play along
with.
These make perfect classroom resources to enhance lessons.
Invaluable aids
Internet-linked books are an invaluable aid for homework and for lesson preparation. They save time by cutting out search engines and they take readers safely and quickly to all the best places on the internet.
See
the Usborne Internet-linked range
Email us and we'll put you in touch with your local Usborne representative who will be happy to demonstrate Usborne Internet-linked books.
Acknowledgements: Screenshot of Spotted! website reproduced by kind permission of the Woodland Trust.
