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Sharks and Other Sea Creatures

By Philip Ardagh
Series: Henry's House
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In Sharks and Other Sea Creatures, young readers dive into the fascinating underwater world, exploring various marine animals, both familiar and exotic. Philip Ardagh engagingly introduces them to the lives and habits of sharks and a myriad of other sea dwellers through vibrant illustrations and captivating facts. The book's lively narrative style makes learning about the ocean's mysteries an exciting adventure for children.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you have a curious young reader fascinated by life beneath the waves. Packed with fun facts and vivid illustrations, it brings the intriguing world of sharks and other marine creatures to life in an engaging and educational way, perfect for sparking imagination and learning.

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Discover everything you need to know about sharks and sea creatures with Henry and his dog Mothball. HENRY'S HOUSE: SHARKS AND OTHER SEA CREATURES is the latest in this illustrated non-fiction series by 2009 Road Dahl Funny Prize winner, Philip Ardagh. A humorous, accessible entry into the world of facts for inquisitive young readers.

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Discover everything you need to know about sharks and sea creatures with Henry and his dog, Mothball. A humorous, accessible entry into the world of facts for inquisitive young readers, this book is presented in full colour with a simple glossary and index.

Step inside Henry's House and join Henry, his dog Mothball, and a quirky cast of characters as they find out everything there is to know about sharks and other sea creatures.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781407114859

Publisher: Scholastic

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scholastic

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Mike Gordon
  • Illustrated by Mike Gordon

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 64

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