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National Trust: Wonder World: Water

The Natural Science of Rain, Rivers and Oceans
By Ben Lerwill
Series: Wonder World
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Did you know that more than half of your body is water? From the water cycle and microorganisms to snaking rivers and icy oceans, explore the amazing substance that keeps us alive, transforms our weather, shapes our landscapes, and gives a home to millions of creatures!... Read More
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Discover the life-giving, world-shaping magic of WATER - the second book in a new natural science series for children.

Discover the life-giving, world-shaping magic of WATER - the second book in a new natural science series for children.

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Did you know that more than half of your body is water? From the water cycle and microorganisms to snaking rivers and icy oceans, explore the amazing substance that keeps us alive, transforms our weather, shapes our landscapes, and gives a home to millions of creatures!

Created in collaboration with the National Trust, this is the perfect science picture book for curious minds.

Don't miss the first title in the series: Wonder World: Earth

Series: Wonder World

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    Did you know that more than half of your body is water? From the water cycle and microorganisms to snaking rivers and icy oceans, explore the amazing substance that keeps us alive, transforms our weather, shapes our landscapes, and gives a home to millions of creatures! Created in collaboration with the National Trust, this is the perfect science picture book...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805137429

Publisher: Nosy Crow Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Nosy Crow Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Xuan Le

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Ben Lerwill (Author)
Ben Lerwill has been working as a freelance travel writer for over 15 years. His work has appeared in more than 50 national and international publications, from The Sunday Times to National Geographic Traveller. Ben's passions include the outdoors, music, wildlife, running and reading. He is thrilled that, through children's books, he can share his enthusiasm about the wider world with young readers. He's at his happiest when he's on a long walk and his children haven't yet pinched all the snacks.

Xuan Le (Illustrator)
Based in Vietnam, Xuan Le was born in Ho Chi Minh City. She studied fashion and graphic design and has many years of experience working in children's publishing. Xuan enjoys travelling, exploring nature, reading, and creating miniature models or moulding clay with her niece. The joyful reactions and curious questions from her niece about her surroundings inspire Xuan to illustrate how things work in her books, engaging other young readers and nurturing their sense of exploration. One of her favourite activities is sharing hot chocolate while reading stories with the children in her family.

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