The Top Ten: Most Dangerous Places on Earth

Name: The Top Ten: Most Dangerous Places on Earth
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9788854421011
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By Cristina Banfi

Series: The Top Ten

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The continuation of a well-loved Top Ten series for kids! In The Top Ten: Most Dangerous Places on Earth, learn about the striking red, soda lake that sits below an active volcano in Tanzania! Discover Komodo Island, the Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, and the... Read More

Format: Hardback

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Top Tens that play on children’s innate sense of excitement and curiosity. An engaging way to discover unexpected facts that trigger a love for learning. Featuring dyslexia friendly fonts and layouts Ages 6+.

Description

The continuation of a well-loved Top Ten series for kids! In The Top Ten: Most Dangerous Places on Earth, learn about the striking red, soda lake that sits below an active volcano in Tanzania! Discover Komodo Island, the Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, and the shipwrecks on Skeleton Coast.

This series encourages kids' innate sense of curiosity and gets them excited to learn, starting with the world around them!

Ages: 6 plus

Author: Cristina Banfi holds a degree in Natural Sciences, as well as over 20 years of experience in the fields of science and teaching.

Selling Points:

Top Tens that play on children's innate sense of excitement and curiosity
An engaging way to discover unexpected facts that trigger a love for learning
Featuring dyslexia-friendly fonts and layouts

Places featured include Lake Natron, the Lut Desert, the Danakil Desert, Komodo Island, Steamboat Geyser, the Blue Hole Dahab, Darvaza Gas Crater, Kawah Ijen, Skeleton Coast, and Antarctica.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788854421011

Publisher: White Star

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 October 2024

Country: Italy

Imprint: White Star

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 40

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Cristina Banfi holds a degree in Natural Sciences, as well as over 20 years of experience in the fields of science and teaching.

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