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Pocket Eyewitness Cars

Facts at Your Fingertips
By DK
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Pocket Eyewitness Cars by DK is an engaging children's book that introduces young readers to the fascinating world of cars. Covering various aspects like car history, different types of vehicles, and fun car facts, it is a beautifully illustrated guide designed to educate and ignite curiosity about the automotive world. Perfect for young car enthusiasts, the book is a compact source of fascinating information, presented in an accessible and visually appealing format.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by cars and want to explore a world of information presented in an engaging, visual way. Ideal for curious young readers, it offers fun facts, vibrant images, and bite-sized insights into a wide variety of vehicles.

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Pocket Eyewitness Cars is the ultimate pocket guide to the world of automobiles.

Dive into the amazing realm of cars, exploring everything from the oldest classic models to record-breaking vehicles, supercars, and even the cars of the future.

Get behind the wheel of 160 different types of cars, spanning hatchbacks, saloons, hybrids, vintage cars, and more. You can also discover the thrilling sport of car racing. From the legendary Ferrari 250 GT SWB to today's tiniest electric cars, uncover how cars work and the secrets of the car engine.

With dozens of facts at your fingertips and information presented in bite-sized chunks, learning about cars is made even more enjoyable.

The book comes packed with amazing encyclopedic stats, engaging photographs, and fascinating gem facts. Pocket Eyewitness Cars will guide you in exploring cool cars from every era.

Perfect for school projects and homework assignments, as well as for young car enthusiasts, Pocket Eyewitness Cars delivers everything you need to know about cars in one convenient, pocket-sized book.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Pocket Eyewitness Cars by DK is generally praised for its engaging visuals and concise information, making it an appealing choice for young car enthusiasts. Reviewers highlight the book's ability to present facts in an accessible and visually striking manner, providing an enjoyable and educational experience for children. Its compact size is also noted as convenient for on-the-go learning.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241343708

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 97.0mm

Height: 128.0mm

Weight: 123g

Pages: 160

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