Ancient and Imperial China

Discover the Terracotta Army, the Silk Road and the great inventions of ancient China – from paper and porcelain to fireworks and acupuncture. For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All titles feature essential key words. Title-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to

Ancient Egypt

The ancient Egyptians lived by the River Nile many years ago. Read all about pharaohs, hieroglyphics and building the pyramids. For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All titles feature essential key words. Title-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to be read independently

Wild Weather

Antarctica is very cold, but Death Valley is very hot. Read about monsoons, tornadoes and hurricanes in places with wild weather! For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All titles feature essential key words. Title-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to be read

I am a Footballer

Footballers must train hard. Learn about the special jobs that attackers, defenders and goalkeepers do in a football match. Topical title for the 2018 Football World Cup. All titles feature essential key words. Title-specific words are repeated to practise throughout. Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at

I am a Cricketer

Cricketers need a bat, a ball and cricket kit. Find out how they hit the ball and score runs to win the match, but don’t get run out! For over thirty-five years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All titles feature essential key words. Title-specific words are repeated

BBC Earth: Ice Worlds

Lots of different animals live in the Arctic and the Antarctic. They must work hard to find food, and to look after their babies. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Recommended for children

BBC Earth: Deserts

Some deserts are hot, and some deserts are cold. There is not much water in deserts, and it is difficult for animals to live in them. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Recommended

BBC Earth: Forests

Forests have been on Earth for millions of years. Lots of animals live in forests, and sometimes their lives can be very difficult. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Recommended for children aged

BBC Earth: Mountains

Many animals have their homes in the mountains. The animals are clever, but it is difficult for them to live there. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Recommended for children aged 4+, the

BBC Earth: Dangerous Journeys

Sometimes, animals must make long or difficult journeys. They can do this to find food, run from danger, or have babies. Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language. Recommended for children aged 4+, the