My First Encyclopedia

Name: My First Encyclopedia
Brand: Gardners Books Ltd
SKU: 9781474968683
Price: 35.0 NZD
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By Usborne

Series: My First Books

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My First Encyclopedia by Usborne is an engaging children's book that introduces young readers to a variety of subjects, from nature and science to world history and technology. It features vibrant illustrations and easy-to-understand text, making learning both informative and fun. This book is perfect for curious minds eager to explore the world around them.
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My First Encyclopedia

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Illustrations: Full colour throughout.

General knowledge topics presented simply, to engage young children.

Description

My First Encyclopedia presents general knowledge topics simply, to engage young children.

This book is a great introduction for young children to ever-popular topics, with charming pictures and simple text perfect for reading and talking about with young children.

Topics covered include Our World, Space, Science, My Body, Animals, Dinosaurs, and Long Ago.

Series: My First Books

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My First Encyclopedia

My First Encyclopedia presents general knowledge topics simply, to engage young children. This book is a great introduction for young children to ever-popular topics, with charming pictures and simple text perfect for reading and talking about with young children. Topics covered include Our World, Space, Science, My Body, Animals, Dinosaurs, and Long Ago.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474968683

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Various
Illustrated by Various

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 261.0mm

Weight: 1030g

Pages: 224

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: My First Books Usborne

About the Author

Usborne (Author)
Usborne is one of the world's leading specialist children's publishers: an independent, family business which creates irresistible, engaging, and accessible books for children of all ages.

Usborne books are written to appeal directly to children and are there for every age, stage, and curious question. From the internationally bestselling touchy-feely series That's not my... to award-winning non-fiction and activity books, children can grow - and grow up - with Usborne books.

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