First Big Book of How: How do polar bears keep warm? How do keys open locks? How do spacesuits work? The...

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Sally Symes Saranne Taylor

First Big Book of How

How do polar bears keep warm? How do keys open locks? How do spacesuits work? The ultimate book...

Sally Symes, Saranne Taylor, Kate Slater

$39.99

Hardback

Forthcoming
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English

Walker Books
04 December 2024

A compendious and stunningly illustrated fact-filled book for children who have endless questions about how the world works.

How do scientists see into space? How do we know what the dinosaurs looked like? How do chameleons change colour? How do bugs walk on walls? How do bones grow? How do keys open locks? Featuring compelling questions about space, Earth, machines, vehicles, buildings, animals and the human body, this magnificent book provides answers for every inquisitive child. By encouraging children to question how things are happening in the world around us, First Big Book of How Things Work supports STEAM learning and nurtures curious minds. With stunning photography and gorgeous original illustrations by Kate Slater, including a host of helpful and friendly diagrams, this is the ultimate gift for kids who need to know everything – and now!

By: Sally Symes, Saranne Taylor
Illustrated by: Kate Slater
Imprint: Walker Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 210mm,
ISBN: 9781804661185
ISBN 10: 180466118X
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 04 December 2024
Recommended Age: From 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Sally Symes worked for many years as a designer of children’s books before turning her skills to writing them. Her collaborations with Nick Sharratt have won several awards, including The Educational Writers’ Award for The Gooey, Chewy, Rumble, Plop and she is the author of the bestselling Britannica First Big Book of Why. She works from a shed in Sussex, accompanied by her grumpy cat. Kate Slater grew up on a beautiful farm in deepest Staffordshire, and studied illustration at Kingston University. Her children’s books include: Britannica First Big Book of Why, A is for Ant, The Birthday Crown, The Little Red Hen, ABC London, Magpie’s Treasure, Make Your Own Birds of Prey and Make Your Own Flying Machines. Alongside work for publishing, editorial and advertising, she has created several large-scale installations and window displays.

Reviews for First Big Book of How: How do polar bears keep warm? How do keys open locks? How do spacesuits work? The ultimate book of answers for kids who need to know HOW!

""Ideal for children who like to think deeply about how the world works."" * School Reading List * ""Supports curriculum topics and nurtures curious minds, and is the ultimate gift for children who need to know everything – right now!"" -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Post * ""Full of brilliantly bright illustrations and extra quirky facts, it's a fabulous encyclopedia that is perfect for inquiring young minds."" -- Natasha Harding * The Sun * ""Offers endless entertainment as it will be returned to again and again, allowing readers to share gleaned gems of knowledge... a real treasure trove of knowledge and discovery.” * ReadingZone *