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A Journey Through Transport

$16.95

Author: Chris Oxlade

Illustrated by: John Haslam

Format: Hardback, 48 Pages

ISBN: 9781682971529

Publisher: QEB Publishing

Series: A Journey Through

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From steam engine to spaceship, tractor to tandem, take a journey into the weird and wonderful world of transportation! Travel back in time and explore the first bikes, cars, trains, and planes. Then discover shiny new modes of transport and explore the amazing ways machines transport us around today. Packed with lively illustrations and fun facts, plus a free fold-out poster, this delightful, informative picture book will be a brilliant addition to any bookshelf.

The author

Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of children’s information books, having written more than 150 on a range of subjects, specialising in science and technology.

John Haslam is an experienced illustrator with a background in TV advertising. He’s worked on all sorts of illustration, from creating the Pritt Stick character, to working on comic books for Disney and Transformers.

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Format: Hardback, 48 Pages

ISBN: 9781682971529

Size: 9.4 in x 8.7 in / 238.76 mm x 220.98 mm

Published: July 4, 2017

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