A Ladybird Book: The Romans

A Ladybird Book: The Romans
Author: Ladybird
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2022-08-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0241545900

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

Ladybird Histories: Romans

Ladybird Histories: Romans
Author:
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2020-12-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0723291926

This history book from Ladybird is the ideal homework help book for primary school children who are learning about the ancient Romans at school. Packed with everything a child needs to know about Roman life and times, it is perfect for all school project work, with a timeline, glossary and index included for easy reference. Fully illustrated and full of fascinating bite-size facts, Ladybird Histories: Romans features information about what people wore, what jobs they did, how they lived, children's lives, and key emperors such as Julius Caesar, Augustus, Constantine and Claudius. There is also interesting information about Roman roads, baths and even Pompeii.

The Romans

The Romans
Author: Tim Wood
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Total Pages: 56
Release: 1990-04-01
Genre: Great Britain
ISBN: 9781855430068

What to Look For in Summer

What to Look For in Summer
Author: Elizabeth Jenner
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2021-01-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0241416213

Explore the beauty of summer in this new edition of What to Look For in Summer. The increased warmth and long sunny days of summertime in the UK helps crops to grow, insects to thrive and animals to hunt. This book takes a closer look at ripening fruits, buzzing bees, summer storms and the solstice as the secrets of summer begin to appear in the world around us. Follow the changing seasons with the other titles in the What to Look For... series: What to Look For in Autumn What to Look For in Winter What to Look For in Spring

The Ladybird Book of London

The Ladybird Book of London
Author: John Berry
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 59
Release: 2018-02-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0241343348

The Ladybird Book of London is a gem from the Ladybird vintage archive. First published in 1961, this is a classic Ladybird hardback book, packed with information about Britain's capital. This new edition is exactly the same as the original, with a dust jacket and beautifully reproduced images. 'The story of London, her sights and history, is illustrated with twenty-four beautiful full-page pictures. Starting from Trafalgar Square this book takes you through famous streets to see historic buildings, to learn something of the story of Britain's famous capital. Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral, the Tower, Guildhall and the City, Hampton Court and Kew Gardens, the Zoo and Madame Tussaud's - they are all here.'

Ladybird Class The Missing Roman: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader

Ladybird Class The Missing Roman: Read It Yourself - Level 4 Fluent Reader
Author: Ladybird
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2024-04-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0241565103

Join Ladybird Class on another imaginative learning adventure! The class find themselves in Ancient Rome and hear that Max is missing. As the class learn about the Roman way of life, can they save Max from Brutus and the gladiators? Ladybird Class: The Missing Roman is from Fluent Reader Level 4 and is ideal for more fluent readers aged from 7+ who are starting to read independently. Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading. With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

Plato's Republic

Plato's Republic
Author: Angie Hobbs
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 56
Release: 2019-02-07
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1405933844

Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Plato's Republic is an accessible, authoritative, and timely introduction to the influential dialogue that helped shape all Western literature and philosophy. Written by distinguished philosopher and professor Angie Hobbs, Plato's Republic explores the age-old dilemma: Why should I be just? What is a just society, and how can it be created? With strikingly relevant questions such as: How can women's potential be actualized? How are democracies subverted by demagogues and tyrants? How dangerous are 'alternative facts' and what can we do about them? This text is still essential reading.

The Ladybird Book of British History

The Ladybird Book of British History
Author: Tim Wood
Publisher: Ladybird
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2011-06-02
Genre: Great Britain
ISBN: 9781409308720

Ladybird Histories: British History is the ideal first reference book for primary school children. Full of fascinating facts and detailed drawings, this handy book will form an invaluable part of any child's first reference library. It is packed with information about topics children will learn at school, including the Romans, the Tudors, and Victorian Britain. The book also includes a weblink to a downloadable timeline of British history. If your children enjoyed this title why not try British History: Kings and Queens.

A Ladybird Book: Sea Creatures

A Ladybird Book: Sea Creatures
Author:
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2021-05-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0241417090

The ocean is the largest habitat on Earth. It covers over seventy per cent of the planet's surface and is home over 200,000 animal species. Sea Creatures takes readers from the coastline to the ocean depths. In this book, you'll visit mudflats, tropical coral reefs and icy Arctic waters to discover some of the amazing marine creatures that call the ocean home. You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book: the collectable series for curious kids.