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A World of Information

By Richard Platt

Illustrated by James Brown

A visually stunning collection of facts and figures for all the family to enjoy.

How much do clouds weigh? Who invented the pencil? How many ways can you tie a knot? Discover the answer to these and many other questions in this elegant and absorbing miscellany of general knowledge. From music notation to Roman numerals and from the skeleton to the solar system, essential facts are brought to life by stylish infographics and fascinating commentary. With pictures by effortlessly stylish print-maker James Brown and fact-filled explanations by celebrated author Richard Platt, there is a world of information at your fingertips in this book – sure to amuse and intrigue even the most curious minds.

Categories: Non-Fiction

For readers aged: 7+

  • Publication details:
  • Format: Hardback
  • ISBN: 9781529521481
  • Published: 07 Nov 2024
  • Price: £14.99
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  • Size: 270 x 186 mm
  • Pages: 128

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'A World of Information is a perfect present for anyone in your family this Christmas. It is a book that everyone will love and will want to read. It is certainly one of my favourite children’s nonfiction books of the year.' My Best Friends are Books

'A deeply satisfying read that touches on comprehensive and oftentimes convoluted topics in a way that will both attract and engage kids to find out even more.' Kids' Book Review

'50 Best Books for Kids 2016' NZ Listener

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