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How the World Works

A Hands-On Guide to Our Amazing Planet

Illustrated by Beverley Young
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Paperback
$8.99 US
10.88"W x 10"H x 0.17"D   | 7 oz | 60 per carton
On sale Aug 13, 2024 | 32 Pages | 9781536235753
Age 7-10 years | Grades 2-5

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Journey through the story of our magnificent home planet and its spectacular features in this beautifully illustrated picture book paperback about planet Earth.

Answering a multitude of questions about how our world works, this fun, engaging book introduces Earth’s important cycles and offers an exciting way to learn geography and science. Packed with facts, this book encourages readers to think about the impact of human actions on our environment while engendering respect for the natural world.
Christiane Dorion is a writer and educational consultant who teaches about sustainable development. She lives in England.

Beverley Young is a freelance artist and illustrator. She studied at Falmouth School of Art, where she specialized in ceramic design, but later returned to painting. She works in acrylic on board and also Photoshop, creating lively, quirky illustrations for children’s books, magazines, advertising, and packaging. She lives in Cornwall, England.

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Journey through the story of our magnificent home planet and its spectacular features in this beautifully illustrated picture book paperback about planet Earth.

Answering a multitude of questions about how our world works, this fun, engaging book introduces Earth’s important cycles and offers an exciting way to learn geography and science. Packed with facts, this book encourages readers to think about the impact of human actions on our environment while engendering respect for the natural world.

Author

Christiane Dorion is a writer and educational consultant who teaches about sustainable development. She lives in England.

Beverley Young is a freelance artist and illustrator. She studied at Falmouth School of Art, where she specialized in ceramic design, but later returned to painting. She works in acrylic on board and also Photoshop, creating lively, quirky illustrations for children’s books, magazines, advertising, and packaging. She lives in Cornwall, England.

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