Explore our amazing planet in this engaging non-fiction reader that will help make learning to read fun and interesting. Read and discover fascinating facts about how the oceans control climate, how mountains are made and earthquakes happen, how and why life thrives, and how we can look after Earth in the future.

The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features favourite topics, well-loved authors and classic characters so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting love of reading.

Level 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for fluent readers who are beginning to read exciting, challenging books independently.

Varied sentences

Detailed illustrations to enjoy

Contains a glossary and index

Moretechnical language

A rich range of vocabulary

Higher word count

All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children's reading.

Book band level: Gold

More level 3 non-fiction reading ladder books to collect: A day in the life of Triceratops, A day in the life of T. rex, Senses, Romans and The Water Cycle.

For more information about the series and advice on supporting children's reading, see our reading ladder page here