Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3 -11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction. * Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts * Structured language progression to develop children's reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills * Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR)Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge EnglishPre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests * A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resources Thomas and the Water Wheel, a Beginner level Reader, helps children to learn and practice their first words in English. It introduces everyday phrases and focuses on vocabulary that young children can use in daily life. Simple text and repetition support understanding, and speaking and listening activities develop confidence.

Campbell Books are coming to the rescue in My First Touch and Find: Emergency. Lift the giant flaps to reveal the touchy-feely emergency vehicles and lots of exciting textures. Feel the bumpy tyres of a police car, the rubbery hull of a coastguard's boat and a smooth and shiny ambulance! Bright and friendly illustrations from Tiago Americo bring the scenes to life and, with something to spot or count on every page, each colourful book in the My First Touch and Find series provides lots of fun for older babies and toddlers. Also available in this tactile series: Dinosaurs, Park, Farm, Zoo, Sea, London, Jungle, Christmas, Baby Animals, Beach and Things That Go.

Have you ever wondered what made human beings think they could go to the Moon? The idea of exploring space started with fiction and science-fiction written by authors like Jules Verne and H G Wells. Little did they know that space travel would become a reality! It'll Never Work: Rockets and Space Travel explores the history of space travel and spaceships, the successes and failures that have led to the very recent Pluto flyby by the New Horizons spacecraft.

Each title in this exciting, high-interest series looks at a different area of technology and engineering and reveals the pioneering ideas and scientific thinking that enabled its development, as well as exposing those that proved to be a dead end. Each spread examines a particular example in depth, bringing in other similar ideas where relevant, and revealing that experimentation and failure often pave the way to technology success. Beautifully designed and illustrated with infographic-style artwork, this series is an excellent technology resource for readers aged 9 and up.

A new title in the interactive Little World series from Ladybird - moving board books that make our big world little. Little World is designed for curious toddlers, allowing them to explore familiar landscapes and faraway places, from cities and beaches to outer space and ocean depths. The gentle narrative is perfect for reading aloud, guiding children through a railway journey - from buying a ticket to finding a seat and journeying to the countryside. A novelty slide, push or pull on every spread will engage children as they spend a day on the railway. Sam Meredith's bright artwork and charming characters encourage interaction and play, with lots to spot, see and enjoy on every spread. The Little World series: Introduces the world Boosts motor skills Recommended for children aged 2+ Look out for other titles in the Ladybird Little World series: In the City To the Moon Jungle Journey Under the Sea To the Beach At the Airport Shopping Trip On the Farm On Safari In the Forest

Learn all about the hardest-working machine on the farm in a board book shaped like a real tractor! I am a tractor.I work on a farm.Readers may want to put on their work gloves for this fun and sturdy board book shaped like a tractor! Read along as this mighty tractor helps plow fields, pull heavy machinery, and do more hardworking tasks down on the farm!Little tractor enthusiasts will love seeing this tough tractor in action in this latest book in the bestselling I Am a Truck series!

Discover cool cars, terrific trucks, and super ships in this wonderful guide to vehicles for young Braille readers. A 30-page tactile reference book, DK Braille On the Move features entries on a fascinating selection of vehicles, from cranes and cars to helicopters and even monster trucks! What is the use of tractors and ploughs? How does a hot air balloon rise up? Why do submarines use sonar equipment? Find the answers to these and many more questions on every page. Entries are written in both Braille and large print to allow readers the opportunity to learn all there is to know about common vehicles, including their makes and their functions. The entries are accompanied by large, embossed, and fully annotated illustrations. A fun quiz towards the end helps readers assess their progress and revise key learnings. Fully endorsed by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), DK Braille On The Move is a wonderful way for curious children to explore everything that drives, glides, ploughs, and flies.

Come along for a ride with "Curious George's Fire Truck"--an innovative novelty book that's shaped like a truck George loves to visit his friends at the fire station. When the alarm sounds, he and the firefighters are off to the rescue. Curious little ones will love exploring the fire engine and all its parts with their favorite mischievous monkey. Then it's up to them to set the scene--raise the ladder, grab a hose, and help George save the day

Delightful rhymes on every page plus moving parts and press-out play pieces make this a perfect choice for story time and play time

Babies and toddlers will love this interactive touch-and-feel tab book from Ladybird's best-selling Baby Touch series.

Use the vehicle-shaped tabs with your baby to turn the pages and find and name the different bright vehicles throughout, from cars and trains to helicopters and diggers.

There are also big, stimulating touch-and-feel areas to stroke and talk about on every page - which wheel feels bumpy? Which window feels shiny?

With each page featuring a different vehicle, this is a perfect first word book for all young baby and toddler fans of things that go.

A fascinating and engaging picture book exploring 80 exciting ways to travel, both past and present - from the obvious, to the crazy!

Travel around the world by yacht, tram, train, unicycle, jetpack, camel... any way you can imagine, in this non-fiction children's book.

Every mode of transport is part of a charming scene. See how astronauts travel around space, watch surfers ride the waves at the beach, and race to an emergency with the firefighters. Illustrator Katy Halford's beautiful drawings brings the scenes to life and fun complementary facts will prompt discussion and laughter between readers. How would you choose to travel? Donkey, pedalo, moon buggy? From the small to the big, the familiar to obscure, take your pick from the amazing 80 shown in DK's Around the Way in 80 Ways!