The Story of Rubbish
$18.70
- Hardcover
64 pages
- Release Date
28 February 2009
Summary
Two lovely new editions for the Young Reading series two.
The story of rubbish told for children growing in reading confidence. From the recycling cavemen of prehistoric times to the landfill sites of today, find out how rubbish has been dealt with and disposed of throughout history. Humorously illustrated by Uwe Mayer. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781409500841 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1409500845 |
| Author: | Katie Daynes, Uwe Mayer |
| Publisher: | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 64 |
| Release Date: | 28 February 2009 |
| Weight: | 210g |
| Dimensions: | 201mm x 142mm x 10mm |
| Series: | Young Reading Series 2 |
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Critics Review
A humorous book that follows the history of rubbish. While the text of this book may not be accessible to very young children, it nonetheless has a wealth of information that is made all the more easy to assimilate through the wonderful illustrations that accompany it. * Nursery Education Plus *
This is a great little book about the history and science behind rubbish, with some wonderful illustrations by Uwe Mayer. It makes a good introduction to the subject and wider environmental issues. * ecozine website - *
About The Author
Katie Daynes
Katie has been writing non-fiction children’s books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child’s point of view. She’s developed some of Usborne’s bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she’s not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.
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