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What to Look For by the Shore

By Becky Brown
Series: A Ladybird Book
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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... Read More
Format: Hardback
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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.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241626139

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 April 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Ladybird

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Laura Martín
  • Illustrated by Laura Martín

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Tertiary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 118.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 114g

Pages: 48

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Becky Brown Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational 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. Laura Martin (Illustrator) Laura Martin was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, graduating as a graphic designer from the University of Buenos Aires in 2015, specialising in illustration and editorial design. Laura has worked for almost a decade in children's publishing companies as editorial designer and illustration assistant before becoming a freelance illustrator. When she's not drawing, you can find her listening to 80s music, travelling and exploring new places, drinking coffee with friends, reading chronicles, or just spending time outdoors. She now lives in Berlin, Germany, where the city vibes and energy keep her inspired and constantly flowing every day.

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