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Sharks and Other Sea Creatures
Series: Henry's House
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See moreDiscover everything you need to know about sharks and sea creatures with Henry and his dog Mothball. HENRY'S HOUSE: SHARKS AND OTHER SEA CREATURES is the latest in this illustrated non-fiction series by 2009 Road Dahl Funny Prize winner, Philip Ardagh. A humorous, accessible entry into the world of facts for inquisitive young readers.
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Discover everything you need to know about sharks and sea creatures with Henry and his dog, Mothball. A humorous, accessible entry into the world of facts for inquisitive young readers, this book is presented in full colour with a simple glossary and index.
Step inside Henry's House and join Henry, his dog Mothball, and a quirky cast of characters as they find out everything there is to know about sharks and other sea creatures.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781407114859
Publisher: Scholastic
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 August 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Scholastic
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Mike Gordon
- Illustrated by Mike Gordon
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 7.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 160g
Pages: 64
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