Margaret's Usborne Books & More

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. 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:
Library Bindings
MARC Records
Titles available in Lexile and Fountas & Pinnell leveling programs
Participation in Accelerated Reader and Reading Counts Programs
100% satisfaction guarantee on all our titles for 30 days and a 50% replacement guarantee for the life of the book