See Inside the Microscopic World

Name: See Inside the Microscopic World
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9781474986151
Price: 22.99 NZD
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By Rosie Dickins

Series: See Inside

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See Inside the Microscopic World by Rosie Dickins takes young readers on an exciting journey into the realm of tiny structures invisible to the naked eye. Featuring engaging illustrations and interactive flaps, the book unveils the marvels of the microscopic environment, including cells, bacteria, and other fascinating details of biological and inorganic wonders. Perfect for curious children eager to explore the unseen aspects of the world around them.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the hidden wonders of the microscopic world. It's perfect for curious young minds who love exploring the unseen details of their surroundings, offering a visual journey filled with engaging illustrations and fun facts. This book will appeal especially to children with an interest in science and biology, sparking their imagination and understanding of the minute structures all around us.

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An incredible lift-the-flap look at a world invisible to human eyes.

See Inside the Microscopic World peers through the microscope to reveal tiny, unimaginable wonders. Discover bizarre minibeasts and peculiar plants, meet the millions of microbes that live around and inside you, and marvel at miniature technology. The perfect introduction to a fascinating area of science.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474986151

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 28 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Peter Allen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 223.0mm

Height: 277.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 16

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Rosie Dickins grew up in England and Hong Kong. An avid reader, she always loved dreaming up her own stories. After studying literature at Oxford University, art in Paris and plenty of travelling, she settled in London, where she works for Usborne Publishing. She has written over a hundred children's books, from award-winning information books to fiction.

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