The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Irish Lighthouses
This visually dramatic encyclopaedia of Ireland’s lighthouses is packed with easy-to-digest facts which effortlessly engage young readers with topics such as science, engineering and history. Inside you will:
-discover how lighthouses are built, how they work, and how they save lives at sea;
-learn the meaning behind the different colours that lighthouses are painted;
-experience what it’s like to live and work in a lighthouse;
-discover which lighthouse you can visit and explore next;
-test your knowledge with a lighthouse quiz.
For kids hungry for knowledge, this first book in the Gill Illustrated Encyclopedia series is sure to surprise and delight.
Author David Hare
Hardback, 64 pages
David Hare wrote and produced the incredibly popular RTÉ documentary The Great Lighthouses of Ireland and his book of the same name was nominated for an Irish Book Award.
Linda Fährlin is an artist and illustrator inspired by the wild Atlantic Ocean and the landscape of the north-west of Ireland, where she lives. Previous books she has illustrated include The Great Irish Science Book, written by Professor Luke O’Neill. She is a Champion of Reading for CBI (Children’s Books Ireland) and a member of the Illustrators Guild of Ireland and Visual Artists Ireland.
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