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First Encyclopedia of Our World

By Felicity Brooks
Series: First Encyclopedias
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First Encyclopedia of Our World offers an easy-to-read introduction to geography for young children. This bright, lively book features simple text alongside amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Inside, you'll find straightforward explanations that answer intriguing questions such as "Why is night dark?", "How do earthquakes happen?",... Read More
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First Encyclopedia of Our World offers an easy-to-read introduction to geography for young children. This bright, lively book features simple text alongside amazing photographs and detailed illustrations.

Inside, you'll find straightforward explanations that answer intriguing questions such as "Why is night dark?", "How do earthquakes happen?", and "What is under the sea?" to engage young curious minds.

The book also includes QR codes that link to carefully selected fun websites, providing further engaging content to support learning.

Series: First Encyclopedias

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    First Encyclopedia of Our World offers an easy-to-read introduction to geography for young children. This bright, lively book features simple text alongside amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Inside, you'll find straightforward explanations that answer intriguing questions such as "Why is night dark?", "How do earthquakes happen?", and "What is under the sea?" to engage young curious minds. The book also...
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    First Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs
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    First Encyclopedia of History
    An easy-to-read introduction to world history for young children. A bright, lively introduction to world history - from the dinosaurs to the Civil Rights Movement - with simple text, amazing photographs and detailed illustrations. Provides clear explanations to questions such as "Who lived in the Forbidden City?", "Where did the Vikings come from?" and "What was the Industrial Revolution?" Includes...
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  • First Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life
    A fantastic new edition of this bright and lively encyclopedia, introducing young readers to the wonders of the prehistoric world. Age: 5 years + What was the biggest dinosaur? When was the ice age? Why did the dinosaurs die out? This fascinating book has all the answers and more. Simple, easy-to-read text and lively illustrations introduce children to the world...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836041610

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 January 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Hancock

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 590g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Felicity Brooks Series: First Encyclopedias

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