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A Ladybird Book: Mountains

By Ladybird
Series: A Ladybird Book
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Mountains by Ladybird, part of a children's book series, introduces young readers to the wonder of mountain landscapes. It explores the natural beauty, wildlife, and fascinating facts about these towering formations around the world. The book blends colourful illustrations with engaging information to educate and inspire curiosity about the natural world.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the natural wonders of the world and want to introduce young readers to the majestic beauty of mountains. It's perfect for children who love exploring nature, learning about geography, or are curious about the different landscapes around us.

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Explore some of the world's most iconic mountains and mountain ranges in this accessible introduction to geography.

From Annapurna to Zugspitze and almost everything in between, readers can learn all about mountains and mountain ranges in this informative guide for inquisitive kids. How do mountains form? What sort of animals call mountains their home? Why are some summits underwater? Do precipitous peaks exist on other planets?

A Ladybird Book: Mountains is the perfect companion for young explorers eager to understand the wonders of the world.

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A Ladybird Book: Mountains by Ladybird has been praised for its engaging and educational content, captivating young readers with stunning illustrations and fascinating facts about mountains. It effectively introduces children to the natural world with clarity, offering a blend of informative text and visually appealing images that foster curiosity and learning. The book has been described as both insightful for young minds and a handy resource for encouraging exploration of the outdoors.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241554975

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ladybird

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Gerhard Van Wyk
  • Illustrated by Gerhard Van Wyk

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Tertiary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 179.0mm

Weight: 119g

Pages: 48

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ladybird Penguin Books Series: A Ladybird Book

About the Author

Ladybird (Author) We make growing up the best story ever! Here at Ladybird, we publish playful books for little hands. From touch-and-feel books to bedtime stories and non-fiction, we help 0-7s to learn, play and grow - sparking plenty of smiles along the way. The home of Ten Minutes to Bed, Baby Touch, Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee, we know just how to capture curious little imaginations and guide them from one story to the next. Gerhard Van Wyk (Illustrator) Gerhard is an illustrator working and living in Cape Town, South Africa. He has a BA (IOW) degree in Information Design from the University of Pretoria, South Africa. When not drawing, he enjoys exploring the surrounding areas on his bicycle, rock climbing, hiking, camping and swimming in the ocean.

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