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Encyclopedia of Ordinary Living

By Stepanka Sekaninova
Series: Ordinary World
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Encyclopedia of Ordinary Living by Stepanka Sekaninova is a delightful exploration of the everyday world from a child's perspective. This children's book offers an engaging look into the simple wonders of daily life, from common household items to routine activities. It presents ordinary events with a fresh and exciting curiosity that invites young readers to see the beauty and intrigue in the mundane.
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Format: Hardback
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This delightful read is perfect for curious young minds eager to explore the fascinating world right at home. It opens children's eyes to the wonderful details of everyday life, encouraging them to look closer at the ordinary and find the extraordinary. If your child loves discovering new things and learning how the world around them works, they'll thoroughly enjoy this engaging book.

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Age range 6 to 9

A sequel to Encyclopedia of Ordinary Things, which appeared in Wall Street Journal review.

We live in our houses, cook in our kitchens, relax in our living rooms. But how did people live before the invention of the bathroom? What was the bedroom like in ancient times? Did our ancestors use wallpaper? How was prehistoric laundry done, and when did people first cook on a real stove?

Inquisitive readers large and small will find reliable answers to these questions and many more in this very book. So pull back the curtain on the history of the ordinary house and the things inside it.

Series: Ordinary World

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  • Encyclopedia of the Ordinary Things
    Age range 6 to 9 Who said ordinariness is boring? This book shows ordinary things, along with their origins and inventors, in a new light. Come explore their secrets! They're all around us. We use them daily, pass them by, and it never occurs to us to stop and think about where they came from. What, you ask? The most...
    By Stepanka Sekaninova
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  • Encyclopedia of Ordinary Living
    Age range 6 to 9 A sequel to Encyclopedia of Ordinary Things, which appeared in Wall Street Journal review. We live in our houses, cook in our kitchens, relax in our living rooms. But how did people live before the invention of the bathroom? What was the bedroom like in ancient times? Did our ancestors use wallpaper? How was prehistoric...
    By Stepanka Sekaninova
    Hardback
    Sold Out

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Encyclopedia of Ordinary Living by Stepanka Sekaninova is praised for its exploration of the history of everyday items, tracing their journey from prehistoric times to the modern era. Reviewers highlight the engaging illustrations that cleverly depict historical knowledge and resourcefulness. The artwork is noted for its clarity and educational value, making the book both informative and enjoyable for young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788000065939

Publisher: Albatros nakladatelstvi as

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 January 2023

Country: Czechia

Imprint: Albatros nakladatelstvi as

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Eva Chupikova
  • Edited by Scott Alexander Jones

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 213.0mm

Height: 279.0mm

Weight: 700g

Pages: 92

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Ordinary World Stepanka Sekaninova

About the Author

Eva Chupikova, a Czech author and illustrator, focuses on bringing history and culture to life for children. She has been nominated several times for the Czech IBBY Golden Ribbon Award.

Stepanka Sekaninovaused to work as a TV reporter and in the production of children's programs. Now she is a writer and a editor-in-chief, living in the Czech Republic.

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