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What's the Big Idea?

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What's the Big Idea? by Tracey Turner is a delightful children's book that explores a range of ingenious inventions and concepts throughout history. Presented through engaging stories and colourful illustrations, it encourages young readers to think creatively and discover the innovative ideas that have shaped our world. Perfect for sparking curiosity and inspiring budding inventors.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you have a curious young mind fascinated by how ideas shape the world. It is packed with fun facts and engaging stories, making it perfect for sparking imagination and encouraging creativity in children.

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What's the Big Idea?

What’s the Big Idea? simply explains more than 100 important concepts – the words that give readers the power to take part in the most important conversations on the planet.

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Have you ever wondered what capitalism is? How about feminism, ecology, epidemiology or astronomy? 
 
Well, this book will give you straightforward, easy-to-understand answers to all your troublesome-word questions WITHOUT going on and on for ages OR using even BIGGER words to explain them. 
 
Informative, bite-sized explanations alongside beautiful, eye-catching illustrations will help readers aged 8+ understand crucial concepts, giving them the power to take part in the most important conversations on the planet. Perfect for inquisitive minds, this book will appeal to fans of Goodnight Stories for Rebel GirlsBig Ideas for Curious Minds and beyond.

More than 100 big words and ideas, simply explained.
 

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398523715

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 31 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 250.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Tracey Turner edited the bestselling Horrible Histories series and has written more than 80 books, including several non-fiction titles and SLA Information Book Award-winning How Many Mice Make an Elephant? Her work has been published in more than 15 languages.

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