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Lonely Planet Kids Animal Championships

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Lonely Planet Kids Animal Championships by Kate Baker invites children on a thrilling journey through the animal kingdom, celebrating the extraordinary capabilities of diverse creatures through a series of exciting "championships." Young readers will learn fascinating, fun facts about animals competing in categories like fastest runner, strongest lifter, and best climber. The book captivates with its engaging illustrations and remarkable showcases of animals' unique traits.
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You might enjoy this vibrant children's book if your child loves animals and enjoys learning through fun and engaging content. It offers exciting animal facts and colourful illustrations that bring the natural world to life, ideal for young readers with curious minds. Perfect for animal enthusiasts, this book combines education with entertainment, sparking both imagination and interest in the animal kingdom.

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Lonely Planet Kids Animal Championships

Discover 50 of the world's most awesome animal athletes as they compete in their very own athletics championships. With light-hearted text by Kate Baker, quirky illustrations by Andres Lozano and loads of flaps to lift, kids will be amused for hours by the incredible facts contained in this interactive book.

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Did you know that the cheetah can accelerate faster than a racing car, or that a peregrine can swoop at prey at speeds of almost 260 kph (160 mph)? These are just some of the incredible facts you'll discover as 50 of the world's most awesome animal athletes compete in their very own athletics championships. From the fastest runner and deepest diver to the loudest screecher and greediest guzzler, this is a sporting contest like no other!

With light-hearted text by Kate Baker, quirky illustrations by Andres Lozano, and loads of flaps to lift, this interactive book will keep kids amused for hours. What’s more, with plenty of fun facts and figures dotted throughout, including where the animals live, what they like to do, and their claim to fame in the animal kingdom, this is an invaluable learning resource as well as a whole lot of fun.

About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids – an imprint of the world’s leading travel authority Lonely Planet – published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space, and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788689281

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 August 2020

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Kids

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Andres Lozano

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 285.0mm

Weight: 680g

Pages: 16

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