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to Z of Ocean Life

By Words & Pictures
Series: A-Z
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to Z of Ocean Life invites young readers to explore the vast and vibrant world beneath the waves. Through a contemporary and colourful design, it introduces ocean creatures and concepts from A to Z, each supported by concise text aimed at engaging curious minds and encouraging observation.
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This book is perfect for young children beginning to explore the alphabet and the natural world, especially those with a budding interest in marine life and ocean environments.

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With a contemporary design, fun information and engaging images, the books in the A-Z series are the perfect first guides to popular non-fiction topics.

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Dive into the world's oceans with this striking new book. A bright, contemporary design will engage young children's interest and maintain a fascination with oceans for years to come.

to Z of Ocean Life offers each alphabet entry accompanied by a short chunk of text, designed to appeal to young readers and encourage them to look closely at the images.

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  • to Z of Ocean Life
    to Z of Ocean Life
    Dive into the world's oceans with this striking new book. A bright, contemporary design will engage young children's interest and maintain a fascination with oceans for years to come. to Z of Ocean Life offers each alphabet entry accompanied by a short chunk of text, designed to appeal to young readers and encourage them to look closely at the images....
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780711256866

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: words & pictures

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 120

Collections

Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: A-Z Words & Pictures

About the Author

Camilla de la Bedoyere was a teacher for 10 years before she became a full-time nonfiction author. She has written more than 250 books for children. Camilla is currently Editor of the Childrens Page of a British national newspaper.

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