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The Lift-the-Flap Encyclopaedia of Planet Earth

200 Flaps to Explore
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Learn everything you need to know about Planet Earth in this incredible interactive encyclopedia.Explore more than 200 flaps - and even more natural history facts - in this book that is jam-packed with information!Each of the interactive spreads includes several huge flaps, which reveal even more... Read More
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The ultimate book about Planet Earth packed with more than 200 flaps - and even more facts!

The ultimate book about Planet Earth packed with more than 200 flaps - and even more facts!

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Learn everything you need to know about Planet Earth in this incredible interactive encyclopedia.

Explore more than 200 flaps - and even more natural history facts - in this book that is jam-packed with information!

Each of the interactive spreads includes several huge flaps, which reveal even more flaps underneath, perfect for little fingers to lift and learn. Every spread explores the world we live in from a different perspective, looking at our place in space, to the wonders of the skies, oceans and wonderful animals that we share our world with.

Young readers will explore the geography and geology of our planet together with the interactive charts that explain everything from the water cycle to our changing skies.

Curious readers will discover something new with every turn of the page, including...
- An interactive diagram of the solar system
- A huge world map that explores weather, climate, tectonic plates and the Earth's poles
- The layers of our atmosphere and the science behind the Northern Lights
- The hydrosphere, and how the water cycle creates life on Earth
- Our green planet created by the incredible plants and trees that grow over the world
- Brilliant biodiversity and the animals that populate our planet
- The oceans of the world
- People power, the amazing cities we have built, and how we must learn to live sustainably

With hundreds of facts and fascinating illustrations, this is the ultimate guide to Planet Earth for young readers:
- More than 200 flaps to explore!
- 8 interactive spreads including maps, charts and factual diagrams
- Showcases dozens of plants and animals

More in the Series

This is part of an exciting interactive encyclopedia series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Lift-the-Flap Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs.

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  • The Lift-the-Flap Encyclopaedia of Planet Earth
    Learn everything you need to know about Planet Earth in this incredible interactive encyclopedia.Explore more than 200 flaps - and even more natural history facts - in this book that is jam-packed with information!Each of the interactive spreads includes several huge flaps, which reveal even more flaps underneath, perfect for little fingers to lift and learn. Every spread explores the...
    Hardback
    $3499
    Backorder
    Ships late August

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915569554

Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 June 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Magic Cat Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Xuan Le

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 320.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 16

About the Author

Ruth Martin is a freelance author and editor, specialising in writing books for children on natural history and the creative arts. Before becoming an author, Ruth worked in the publishing industry for more than 20 years, as a bookseller, an editorial manager and a freelance editorial consultant for a range of market-leading publishers. She now writes from the Cotswolds, where she is also raising two daughters and running a textiles studio.

Xuan Lee was born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. She studied fashion design and graphic design and has many years of experience working on children's books and magazines for local and foreign publishers. Her creative inspiration comes from a lot of things in life, especially the colours and structures in nature.

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