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Books in Read It Yourself with Ladybird series

  • Our Solar System - Read It Yourself with Ladybird Level 4

    Ladybird

    Hardcover (Penguin UK, Oct. 1, 2016)
    Learn all about our solar system in this fascinating nonfiction book, perfect for young readers ready to begin reading independently. For more than years, the bestselling Read it Yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All stories feature essential key words. Story-specific words are repeated to practice throughout. Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. All titles include comprehension puzzles, guidance notes, and book band information for schools. This Level 4 title is ideal for children who are ready to read longer stories with a wider vocabulary and are keen to start reading independently.
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  • Ancient Egypt: Level 3

    Ladybird

    Hardcover (Penguin UK, Oct. 1, 2018)
    The ancient Egyptians lived by the River Nile many years ago. Read all about pharaohs, hieroglyphics and building the pyramids.
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  • I am a Chef: Read it yourself with Ladybird Level 3

    Ladybird

    Hardcover (Penguin Random House UK, April 4, 2019)
    Chefs cook and prepare food. They plan menus and get fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and fish to cook. Would you like to be a chef?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 book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. There are more than one hundred titles in the Read it yourself series, ranging from classic fairy tales and traditional stories from around the world, to favourite children's brands such as Peppa Pig, Kung Fu Panda and Peter Rabbit. A range of specially written first reference titles complete the series, with information books about favourite subjects that even the most reluctant readers will enjoy. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension questions or puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.I am a Chef is a Level 3 Read it yourself book, suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and are eager to start reading more information with a wider vocabulary. More complex information with comparisons made across subjects and themes. Includes contents, index and a picture glossary.
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  • Ancient and Imperial China: Level 4

    Ladybird

    Hardcover (Penguin UK, Oct. 1, 2018)
    Discover the Terracotta Army, the Silk Road and the great inventions of ancient China—from paper and porcelain to fireworks and acupuncture.
    P
  • Emergency Rescue – Read it yourself with Ladybird

    Ladybird

    Hardcover (Penguin UK, Oct. 1, 2016)
    Who comes to help us in an emergency? Read about the men and women who rescue people in trouble. For more than 35 years, the bestselling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All books feature essential key words. Title-specific words are repeated to practice throughout. Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. All titles include comprehension puzzles, guidance notes, and book band information for schools. This Level 2 title is ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.
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  • Favourite Pets - Read It Yourself with Ladybird Level 1

    Ladybird

    Hardcover (Penguin UK, Oct. 1, 2016)
    Rabbits, gerbils, cats, and dogs! Learn all about your favorite pets in this delightful nonfiction reader, perfect for very early readers taking their first steps in reading. For more than 35 years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All stories feature essential key words. Story-specific words are repeated to practice throughout. Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. All titles include comprehension puzzles, guidance notes, and book band information for schools. This Level 1 title is suitable for very early readers who are ready to take their first steps in reading real stories. Each simple story uses a small number of frequently repeated words.
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  • Rainforests: Level 4

    Ladybird

    Hardcover (Penguin UK, Oct. 1, 2018)
    Half of all the animal and plant species on Earth live in tropical rainforests. Learn all about life in the trees, in the rivers and on the ground.
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  • The Human Body - Read It Yourself with Ladybird Level 4

    Ladybird

    Hardcover (Penguin UK, Oct. 1, 2016)
    Learn all about the human body in this fascinating nonfiction reader, full of fun facts and colorful illustrations. For more than 35 years, the best-selling Read it yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All books feature essential key words. Title-specific words are repeated to practice throughout. Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. All titles include comprehension puzzles, guidance notes, and book band information for schools. This Level 2 title is ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help.
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  • Wild Weather: Level 3

    Ladybird

    Hardcover (Penguin UK, Dec. 1, 2018)
    Antarctica is very cold, but Death Valley is very hot. Read about monsoons, tornadoes, and hurricanes in places with wild weather!
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  • Visit the Vet: Level 0

    Ladybird

    Hardcover (Penguin UK, May 3, 2018)
    Book 5 contains two stories that build on the phonics learnt in previous books and focus on the sound and letter combinations: j, v, w, x, y, z, zz, qu.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 book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the four different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading.There are more than ninety titles in the Read it yourself series, ranging from classic fairy tales and traditional world stories to favourite children's brands such as Peppa Pig, Kung Fu Panda and Peter Rabbit. A range of first reference titles complete the series, with information books about favourite subjects that even the most reluctant readers will enjoy. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension questions or puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools. Visit the Vet is a Level 0 Read it yourself book, designed for children who are developing their synthetic phonics skills. Books 1 to 12 introduce letters and sounds in a systematic order.
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  • Healthy Eating: Read it yourself with Ladybird Level 2

    Ladybird

    Hardcover (Penguin Random House UK, April 4, 2019)
    A balanced diet is good for you. Food gives you energy and helps you to grow strong and healthy!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 book is very carefully written to include many key, high-frequency words that are vital for learning to read, as well as a limited number of story words that are introduced and practised throughout. Simple sentences and frequently repeated words help to build the confidence of beginner readers and the different levels of books support children all the way from very first reading practice through to independent, fluent reading. There are more than one hundred titles in the Read it yourself series, ranging from classic fairy tales and traditional stories from around the world, to favourite children's brands such as Peppa Pig, Kung Fu Panda and Peter Rabbit. A range of specially written first reference titles complete the series, with information books about favourite subjects that even the most reluctant readers will enjoy. Each book has been carefully checked by educational consultants and can be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. Further content includes comprehension questions or puzzles, helpful notes for parents, carers and teachers, and book band information for use in schools.Healthy Eating is a Level 2 Read it yourself book, ideal for children who have received some initial reading instruction and can read short, simple sentences with help. Additional facts support the key information and thematic links are made between across subjects. Includes contents, index and a picture glossary.
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  • Planet Earth - Read It Yourself with Ladybird Level 3

    Ladybird

    Hardcover (Penguin UK, Oct. 1, 2016)
    The colorful nonfiction reader is filled with fascinating geographical and geological facts about our planet, Earth. For more than 35 years, the bestselling Read it Yourself with Ladybird has helped children learn to read. All stories feature essential key words. Story-specific words are repeated to practice throughout. Designed to be read independently at home or used in a guided reading session at school. All titles include comprehension puzzles, guidance notes, and book band information for schools. This Level 3 title is suitable for children who are developing reading confidence and are eager to start reading longer stories with a wider vocabulary.
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