How It Works: Water

Name: How It Works: Water
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9781805071266
Price: 21.0 NZD
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By Micaela Tapsell

Series: How It Works

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Dive into the science of water with lots of flaps to lift and experiments to do. All living things need water to survive. But what actually is water, and why is it so special? Lift the flaps to discover the surprising science of water, then try... Read More

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Dive into the science of water with lots of flaps to lift and experiments to do.

All living things need water to survive. But what actually is water, and why is it so special? Lift the flaps to discover the surprising science of water, then try some simple experiments to see it in action for yourself.

You'll find out how water shapeshifts, where it goes after it falls as rain, how it shapes landscapes, why too much or too little water can wreak havoc... and how water can do magic tricks!

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How It Works: Water

Dive into the science of water with lots of flaps to lift and experiments to do. All living things need water to survive. But what actually is water, and why is it so special? Lift the flaps to discover the surprising science of water, then try some simple experiments to see it in action for yourself. You'll find out how...

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805071266

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 13 March 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

Illustrated by Kaley McKean

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 222.0mm

Height: 283.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 16

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About the Author

Originally from Zimbabwe, Micaela has always enjoyed learning about different cultures and exploring the great outdoors. When she's not rafting the rapids of the Zambezi river or camping among the African wildlife, she is writing books on all sorts of delightful subjects, from science's greatest unknowns to the wildflowers of the world.

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