First Questions and Answers: What is a Virus?

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First Questions and Answers: What is a Virus? by Katie Daynes is a captivating children's book that explains the curious world of viruses. Through engaging illustrations and simple text, it addresses common questions children might have, such as how viruses spread and what makes them different from bacteria, providing a foundational understanding in an approachable manner.
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You might enjoy this engaging book if you're interested in introducing children to the fascinating world of viruses in a simple and accessible way. It offers clear explanations and vibrant illustrations, making it perfect for curious young minds eager to understand the microscopic world and how it affects our lives.

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First Questions and Answers: What is a Virus?

Our lives have been taken over by a tiny germ we can't even see. It's time to explain to young children (and their parents and carers) what's really going on. What IS a virus? How do viruses spread? Why should everyone keep washing their hands? How does a vaccine work? And what can we do to STAY WELL?

Age-appropriate answers to all the big questions children ask about viruses.

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First Questions and Answers: What is a Virus? provides age-appropriate answers to all the big questions children ask about viruses.

Our lives have been taken over by a tiny virus we can't even see. But what is a virus? How do viruses spread? Why should everyone keep washing their hands?

How does a vaccine work? And what can we do to stay well? Lift the flaps to find out.

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First Questions and Answers: What is a Virus? is praised for its approachable style, making a complex topic understandable for children. It provides essential information without causing unnecessary alarm. This book is especially relevant in addressing children's questions stemming from the pandemic.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474991513

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 04 March 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Kirsti Beautyman
  • Illustrated by Kirsti Beautyman

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 224.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 12

About the Author

Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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