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Peep Inside how a Fire Engine works

By Lara Bryan
Series: Peep Inside
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Peep Inside How a Fire Engine Works by Lara Bryan is an engaging children's book that introduces young readers to the fascinating world of fire engines. Through interactive flaps and vibrant illustrations, kids learn about the various parts of a fire engine, how it operates, and the important role it plays in firefighting missions. Perfect for curious little ones, it offers a blend of fun and education on firefighting machinery.
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You might enjoy this book if your child loves exploring and asking questions about vehicles and how they work. It's an engaging read with interactive flaps that introduce young readers to the exciting world of fire engines, making learning both fun and educational. Perfect for curious minds eager to discover the inner workings of emergency vehicles.

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An action-packed non-fiction book exploring the inner workings of a fire engine.

Nee naw, nee naw! The fire engine is here to save the day. Peep into the cab, roll out the hoses and slide out the ladder to find out how it works.

Truck-obsessed toddlers will love all the details to spot, flaps to lift and holes to peep through. An exciting introduction to some of the people who help us.

Peep Inside how a Fire Engine works by Lara Bryan offers an engaging look at the heroes and machinery involved in emergency response.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474968836

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 02 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Caroline Attia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 164.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 14

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Activity Books and Kits Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Lara Bryan Series: Peep Inside

About the Author

Lara has been learning how to grow a book since 2016, following a degree in English and Italian at Oxford and teaching jobs in Italy and Myanmar. From explaining how economics works, to inventing boredom-busting activities, to telling a good dragon yarn, she's enjoyed every minute of the job.

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