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A World of Information

Series: Walker Studio
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'A World of Information' by Richard Platt, categorised under Children's Books, is a visually engaging journey through an array of facts and concepts. It covers a wide variety of subjects, such as time, space, music, and mathematics, providing young readers with captivating insights and detailed illustrations to stimulate curiosity and learning.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you are curious about an array of fascinating facts and enjoy visual learning through beautifully illustrated infographics. It's perfect for children eager to explore a wide range of topics, from science to history, laid out in an engaging and appealing format.

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A World of Information

A visually stunning collection of facts and figures for all the family to enjoy

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A World of Information is a visually stunning collection of facts and figures for all the family to enjoy.

This visually striking miscellany, from the effortlessly stylish print-maker James Brown, offers a treasure trove of incredible facts and figures. Do you know how many bones there are in the human body, or how clouds form? Are you curious about different types of knots or how Morse code operates?

Each illustration is not only beautiful but also enlightening, accompanied by an engaging and fact-filled explanation by the celebrated author, Richard Platt. Covering more than 30 diverse and fascinating topics, A World of Information places a realm of knowledge at your fingertips, making it perfect for the entire family to enjoy.

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A World of Information by Richard Platt is praised for its stylish presentation and diverse array of facts and figures, offering insights on topics like the Periodic Table and Fibonacci sequence. Its large-format and distinct illustrations balance well with concise text, allowing readers to explore various subjects with ease.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406370843

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Studio

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by James Brown

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 278.0mm

Height: 377.0mm

Weight: 928g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Richard Platt is the author of Pirate Diary, which won the Kate Greenaway Medal, the Silver Smarties Book Prize and the Blue Peter Award for Best Factual Book, and Castle Diary, which was Highly Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal and shortlisted for the Kurt Maschler Award. He has written over 70 books and has appeared widely on TV and radio, talking about his children’s writing. He lives in Kent.

James Brown is an illustrator and printmaker living and working in London. Trained as a textile and surface print designer, he worked in textiles for ten years. He then branched out into illustration and has worked with the V&A and Guardian.

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