Book Series · 2 Books

First Thousand Words Books

In order from The Usborne First Thousand Words in Chinese to The First Thousand Words in French.

The First Thousand Words series is a set of 2 chapter books by Stephan Cartwright and Heather Amery, published between 2006 and 2007. Written for ages 4–12, most books run about 65 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Sale price

$1447

Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 4–7 · 2006

The Usborne First Thousand Words in Chinese

By Stephan Cartwright

Discover 1000 Chinese words through engaging scenes and illustrations.

64 pages

Paperback

Summary: Dive into a vibrant world where 1000 everyday Chinese words come to life through bustling scenes and labeled illustrations. This bilingual book offers a playful yet effective way for children to learn key vocabulary, using Mandarin Chinese and simplified characters. With a pronunciation guide and a comprehensive word list, young readers will embark on an exciting language journey, associating words directly with objects for lasting learning. What new words will you discover today?

The complete set

First Thousand Words Series

2 books · Published 2006–2007

Series

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$1447

The Usborne First Thousand Words in Chinese

Chapter Book · Ages 4–7 · 2006

Discover 1000 Chinese words through engaging scenes and illustrations.

Series

Sale price

$1195

The First Thousand Words in French

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2007

Discover 1,000 French words through engaging illustrations.

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How many books are in the First Thousand Words series?

There are 2 books in the First Thousand Words series. It began with The Usborne First Thousand Words in Chinese in 2006, and the newest book, The First Thousand Words in French, was published in 2007.