A Ladybird Book

Comb through beaches for fossils and dive into rock pools in this fun, informative guide to the beauties found along and around seashores.

Ever wondered which fossils you may find in the sand at the beach or why they have flags at the beach?

This book takes a closer look at sights you can see along and under the shores such as lighthouses, sandcastles, sea sports and the creatures found in rock pools.

Want more? Follow the changing seasons with the other titles in the What to Look For... series:
What to Look For in Spring
What to Look For in Summer
What to Look For in Autumn
What to Look For in Winter

The arrival of HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks, Essex in 1948 was turned into a significant event by the British media but it is only one small part of a bigger story.

Windrush looks at the movement of people after the Second World War in Britain. In an accessible and child-friendly way, the book explores the treatment of Black people, the struggles they faced and those they continue to face as well as celebrating the legacy of the Windrush generation in modern Britain.

You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book.

Other titles available in this series:
The Ancient Egyptians
Animal Habitats
Baby Animals
British Kings and Queens
Climate Change
Electricity
The Human Body
Insects and Minibeasts
Mountains
Planet Earth
Rainforests
Rivers
The Romans
Sea Creatures
The Solar System
The Stone Age
Trains
Trees
Volcanoes
Weather

Mountains exist on every continent and in almost every country. But did you know that the longest mountain range on the planet exists deep beneath our ocean's surface? Or that some of the most marvellous mountains are on other planets and moons?

This book takes readers on an adventure, exploring some of the planet's most iconic mountains and hostile landscapes, as well as the animals and plants that call mountains their home.


You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book.

Other titles available in this series:
The Ancient Egyptians
Animal Habitats
Baby Animals
Climate Change
Electricity
The Human Body
Insects and Minibeasts
Planet Earth
Rainforests
The Romans
Sea Creatures
The Solar System
The Stone Age
Trains
Trees
Volcanoes
Weather
Windrush

Our planet has existed for 4.54 billion years. Its oceans for roughly 3.8 billion years. And the first life appeared approximately 3.77 billion years ago. There are thought to be more than 8 million species on Earth, and we're still the only planet with life (that we know of!). Readers can explore every facet of Earth in this informative guide to geography for curious kids. From its colossal continents to its vast oceans, and its rocky layers to its atmosphere, what makes Earth unique? How did it get here? And what will become of our planet in the future?

A rainforest is a natural environment covered in tall trees that receives an incredibly high volume of rainfall. These lush forests are home to over half of all the species of animal and plants in the world!

Rainforests takes readers on a journey through some of the world's most incredible rainforests to discover the animals, plants and people who call those rainforests home. Along the way readers will learn about how rainforests can help combat climate change and how we can all work together to protect rainforests for future generations.

You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book.

Other titles available in this series:

The Ancient Egyptians
Animal Habitats
Baby Animals
Climate Change
Electricity
The Human Body
Insects and Minibeasts
Planet Earth
Rivers
The Romans
Sea Creatures
The Solar System
The Stone Age
Trains
Trees
Volcanoes
Weather
Windrush

It is said that you cannot step in the same river twice because these amazing bodies of water are constantly moving and changing. Rivers are found all over the world and can flow all year round or seasonally but they are always important.

Rivers looks at how these amazing waterways develop, change and shape the landscape around us. It celebrates these changing and adapting habitats for plants and animals and explores how important rivers are to human life.

You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book.

Other titles available in this series:
The Ancient Egyptians
Animal Habitats
Baby Animals
Climate Change
Electricity
The Human Body
Insects and Minibeasts
Planet Earth
Rainforests
The Romans
Sea Creatures
The Solar System
The Stone Age
Trains
Trees
Volcanoes
Weather
Windrush

Volcanoes have changed the face of our planet. It's thanks to volcanoes that we have land on which to live, but did you know that the majority of eruptions happen out of sight, along the sea floor? Or that volcanoes exist on other planets and moons?

This book takes readers on an epic adventure, exploring some of Earth's most volatile volcanoes, historic eruptions, as well as the resilient creatures that call volcanoes their home.

You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book.

Other titles available in this series:
The Ancient Egyptians
Animal Habitats
Baby Animals
Climate Change
Electricity
The Human Body
Insects and Minibeasts
Mountains
Planet Earth
Rainforests
The Romans
Sea Creatures
The Solar System
The Stone Age
Trains
Trees
Weather
Windrush

Earth's climate has changed a number of times in the past due to natural changes in the Earth's environment. But the change in climate occurring at the present time is not natural. It is a result of the actions of people and it is happening at a very fast rate.

Climate Change looks at the causes and effects of climate change on human life, nature and the Earth's geography. It celebrates the youth climate change movement and highlights the small changes everyone can do, today, to help slow and halt the progression of climate change.

You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book.

Other titles available in this series:
The Ancient Egyptians
Animal Habitats
Baby Animals
Electricity
The Human Body
Insects and Minibeasts
The Romans
Sea Creatures
The Solar System
The Stone Age
Trains
Trees
Weather

The ruler of a kingdom is known as the king or queen. Throughout history, monarchs who have sat upon a throne have been given enormous power and have been able to change their country's fortune.

British Kings and Queens takes an overall look at the British monarchy, explaining what a monarchy is, how it works and who gets to sit on the throne. It also looks at fifteen influential monarchs whose actions helped to shape the power and position of the king or queen of the country today.

You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book.

Other titles available in this series:
The Ancient Egyptians
Animal Habitats
Baby Animals
Electricity
The Human Body
Insects and Minibeasts
The Romans
Sea Creatures
The Solar System
The Stone Age
Trains
Trees
Weather

Travel back in time to discover the extraordinary lives of the ancient Egyptians in this accessible introduction to this historic civilization.

Ancient Egypt was an incredible civilization that began around 3100 BCE and lasted for over 3,000 years. During that time, the ancient Egyptians developed new ideas and inventions that shaped the world as we know it today, from mathematics and geometry to paper and toothpaste!

The Ancient Egyptians is a simple, accessible introduction to this amazing ancient civilisation. This book is packed full of amazing facts to transport children back in time, where they'll journey down the River Nile, explore towering temples, and discover how the pyramids were built. Along the way, they'll find out about gods and goddesses, pharaohs, hieroglyphs, and much, much more.

You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book.

Other titles available in this series:
British Kings and Queens
The Romans
The Stone Age
Animal Habitats
Insects and Minibeasts
Baby Animals
Trees
Sea Creatures
Electricity
Weather
Trains
Human Body
The Solar System

Discover the extraordinary rise and fall of the Roman civilisation in this accessible introduction to Roman history.

The Roman civilisation began in 753 BC. As it grew over the course of 1,000 years, it formed an empire that forever left its mark on history. From the roads we travel on to the languages we speak, we still owe many parts of our everyday lives to the Romans.

The Romans is a simple, accessible introduction to the history and legacies of this remarkable civilisation. This book is packed full of amazing facts to transport children back in time, where they'll explore the founding of Rome and the dramatic rise and fall of the Roman Empire, as well as what daily Roman life looked like, from its thrilling sports and entertainment, to its infamous baths and banquets.

You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book.

Other titles available in this series:
British Kings and Queens
The Stone Age
The Ancient Egyptians
Animal Habitats
Insects and Minibeasts
Baby Animals
Trees
Sea Creatures
Electricity
Weather
Trains
Human Body
The Solar System

Travel back in time to discover the extraordinary lives of our ancestors in this accessible introduction to the Stone Age.

The Stone Age was a very, very long period of time. In fact, it covers most of human history and lasted for around 2.5 million years! From stone age tools to cave paintings, archaeologists have uncovered many amazing artefacts that tell us what life would have been like for someone living at this time.

The Stone Age is a simple, accessible introduction to this mammoth part of history. This book is packed full of amazing facts to transport children back in time, where they'll find out how early people lived and survived, from making fire and taming wolves, to creating art and crafting stone tools.

You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book.

Other titles available in this series:
British Kings and Queens
The Romans
The Ancient Egyptians
Animal Habitats
Insects and Minibeasts
Baby Animals
Trees
Sea Creatures
Electricity
Weather
Trains
Human Body
The Solar System

Explore nature all-year-round with What to Look For in Every Season

Discover the secrets of the seasons in this complete collection of all four What To Look For titles.

From autumnal animals to spring florals, each book encourages young readers to explore the world around them. Packed with delightful illustrations, this box set is the perfect guide to each season and gift for any budding environmentalist.

Written by Elizabeth Jenner and illustrated by Natasha Durley, children will adore discovering the natural world, one season at a time.

Almost everything we do each day relies on electricity, but what is it and where does it come from?

Electricity explores how electric currents appear in nature, from static to lightning bolts, and how these natural marvels inspired scientists to conduct experiments and find ways to harness power. It looks at how we create electricity and the many ways it is used every day.

You can build your own encyclopedia with Ladybird Books.
Other titles available in the series:
Animal Habitats
Insects and Minibeasts
Baby Animals
Trees
Sea Creatures
The Human Body
Weather
Trains
The Solar System

Every human being is different and yet we are made from the same building blocks. Beneath the skin's surface are bones, tissues, muscles and cells that work together to help us live, breathe, move and feel.

The Human Body is an accessible introduction to the human body, from the tiny cells to the intricate organ systems. It looks at how everything works together to help us live, breathe, move and feel.

You can build your own encyclopedia with Ladybird Books.
Other titles available in the series:
Animal Habitats
Insects and Minibeasts
Baby Animals
Trees
Sea Creatures
Electricity
Weather
Trains
The Solar System

Looking up at the sky on a clear night, you might see shining stars, a bright moon and mysterious coloured dots but there many more secrets hiding out in space.

The Solar System takes readers on a journey from the Earth's surface, through the atmosphere and out into space as you travel from centre of the universe to discover the stars, planets, moons and comets that call our solar system home.

You can build your own encyclopedia with Ladybird Books.
Other titles available in the series:
Animal Habitats
Insects and Minibeasts
Baby Animals
Trees
Sea Creatures
Electricity
Weather
Trains
The Human Body