When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life... - Samuel Johnson Let John Farman, author of the mega-bestselling title The Very Bloody History of Britain, guide you round one of the world's most famous cities, London. Packed with multitudes of facts to entertain and amaze you, The Very Bloody History of London will take you on...

Listen carefully, I shall say this only once.' John Farman has been doing some espionage of his own and has uncovered the secrets that they teach spies for their own survival. This top security information will separate the rats from the moles. Spying is an ancient profession, and there have been some very exotic characters to exercise this art. From...

Key Words with Peter and Jane uses the most frequently met words in the English language as a starting point for learning to read successfully and confidently. The Key Words reading scheme is scientifically researched and world renowned, and it celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2014. Book 1a introduces Peter and Jane in 16 new words including 'and', 'I', 'likes'...

Aladdin is a poor boy who lives with his mother. What happens when he meets a magician and finds a magical lamp? Based on the traditional Arabian folk tale. Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling reading series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading...

A brand-new set of phonics readers from Ladybird - perfect for helping your child with their phonics learning at school. Ladybird I'm Ready for Phonics readers uses simple language and engaging, humorous stories to help children develop their phonics skills. The series has been carefully written to give gradual, structured practice of the synthetic phonics your child is learning at...

This new addition to Ladybird's I'm Ready early learning series gives young children plenty of practice in using a pencil correctly and helps to develop their fine motor skills - an essential early skill that leads to first writing. In First Pencil Practice, children can practise some brilliant first writing activities, including drawing straight, wavy and zig-zag lines and patterns,...

Help your child with their early phonics learning with this Ladybird I'm Ready for Phonics book. Focusing on the initial letter sounds at the beginning of simple words, this fun and bright book is a great way to introduce phonics, letters and sounds to your little one. Other products in the Ladybird's I'm Ready series include phonics flashcards and Ladybird's...

Part of Ladybird's bestselling I'm Ready... early learning series, I'm Ready for Science covers the key science topics that children will learn about at primary school in one handy format. Written to reflect the changes to primary National Curriculum, I'm Ready for Science takes a fun and engaging look at the animal kingdom, the human body, weather and seasons, and...

Wild Animals Where and how do wild animals live? Find out all about elephants, cheetahs, polar bears and other animals from around the world. Read it yourself with Ladybird is one of Ladybird's best-selling reading series. For over thirty-five years it has helped young children who are learning to read develop and improve their reading skills. Each Read it yourself...

Join the students of Ladybird Class as they learn to tell the time! Your little learner will join the diverse characters of Ladybird Class as they practise new skills every day. Packed with activities and games, Tell the Time has been developed and written by primary educators, making it the perfect book to support your child's education. Join Zara Penguin,...

Richard Hammond - TV presenter and self-confessed mystery addict - is on a quest to uncover the truth behind the rumours and whispers around events in the world's waters. Was the lost city of Atlantis real? Do mermaids exist outside stories? And where is everybody who was on the Marie Celeste? Don't miss this instalment in the incredible series by...

Join the students of Ladybird Class as they learn about punctuation! Your little learner will join the diverse characters of Ladybird Class as they practise new skills every day. Packed with activities and games, First Punctuation has been developed and written by primary educators, making it the perfect book to support your child's education. Join Zara Penguin, Tao Meerkat, Ali...

Join the students of Ladybird Class as they learn their first sums! Your little learner will join the diverse characters of Ladybird Class as they practise new skills every day. Packed with activities and games, First Sums has been developed and written by primary educators, making it the perfect book to support your child's counting skills. Join Zara Penguin, Tao...

Join the students of Ladybird Class as they learn to write letters! Your little learner will join the diverse characters of Ladybird Class as they practise new skills every day. Packed with activities and games, Wipe-Clean Letters is developed and written by primary educators, making it the perfect book to support your child's education. Join Zara Penguin, Tao Meerkat, Ali...

Plug in and prepare for your A-Level English Literature examination with this comprehensive audio study guide to The Great Gatsby. Includes the entire, unabridged audio narration of The Great Gatsby, as well as in-depth analysis on the text, covering the key areas of: Characters, Themes, Structure and Form, Genre and Historical Context - as well as detailed chapter summaries and...