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First Questions and Answers: How does my body work?

By Matthew Oldham
Series: First Questions and Answers
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First Questions and Answers: How does my body work? by Matthew Oldham is an engaging children's book that invites young readers to explore the fascinating workings of the human body. Through interactive flaps and simple explanations, it answers curious questions about how different parts of the body function, providing an entertaining and educational experience for inquisitive minds.
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You might like this book if you're curious about the inner workings of the human body and enjoy exploring fascinating facts in an engaging and interactive way. It's perfect for young readers who love asking questions and are eager to uncover the amazing functions and systems that keep us alive and thriving.

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A fascinating introduction to your amazing body and how it works.

Whether it's walking, talking, breathing, growing, eating or excreting, your body has a LOT going on. But how does it do it? What's really going on in there?

Lift the flaps to find out!

First Questions and Answers: How does my body work? by Matthew Oldham offers an engaging exploration into the intricacies of the human body, providing young readers with captivating insights.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409598800

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Daniel Taylor
  • Illustrated by Daniel Taylor

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 223.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 12

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Childrenโ€™s & Teenage Non-Fiction Childrenโ€™s, Teenage and Educational Matthew Oldham Series: First Questions and Answers

About the Author

Matthew Oldham writes books for Usborne about all sorts of subjects, including history, science and Planet Earth. Before he did this, he studied English at university and worked for the BBC where he made funny radio programmes. He lives in London and spends his weekends visiting its many museums and exploring different parts of the city.

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