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Marvellous Vehicles
Little Experts (Related to this series)
- Author
- James May
- Narrator
- James May
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 6 July 2023
- Run Time
- 21 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Children’s picture books, Children’s / Teenage general interest: General knowledge and interesting facts, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Transport and vehicles, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Machines and how things work, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Inventors, inventions and experiments, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sports and outdoor recreation, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Hobbies, quizzes, toys and games
What to expect
“It’s sensibly written and beautifully illustrated.” – The Telegraph
Hit the road with writer and broadcaster JAMES MAY to discover incredible human-powered vehicles – from bicycles and submarines to amphibious vehicles and even a helicopter. Yes, really!
Packed with fun, facts and challenges – perfect for readers aged 6 to 9.
Welcome to LITTLE EXPERTS – inspiring the next generation of experts!
• Written by expert authors, famous for their passion and expertise
• Must-read introductions to key non-fiction topics with vibrant, colour illustrations throughout
• Created to empower and inspire!
Also available in the series:
- How to Build a Home by GEORGE CLARKE, an architect, writer, lecturer and TV presenter.
- Why Money Matters by DEBORAH MEADEN, entrepreneur, Dragons' Den investor and host of the BBC Radio 5 Live’s The Big Green Money Show podcast.
- Why Politics Matters by ALASTAIR CAMPBELL, a writer, podcaster and strategist who is best known for his work as former PM Tony Blair’s spokesperson.
- Amazing Bodies and How to Save a Life by DR RONX, award-winning trans non-binary emergency doctor and TV presenter.
- How Families Are Made by DR AMIR KHAN, an award-winning full-time GP and resident doctor on Lorraine and Good Morning Britain.
- Superhero Animals by CHRIS PACKHAM CBE, one of the UK’s leading naturalists and an award-winning conservationist, who began his TV career presenting children’s series The Really Wild Show.
Critics Review
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“Outstanding” – Armadillo Magazine
“This dynamic book explains the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy, as well as detailed insight into vehicles on the ground, in the air and on the water. Super!” – Vicki Broadbent (Honest Mum blogger, author, broadcaster and former teacher)
“It’s sensibly written and beautifully illustrated.” – The Telegraph
"Each [Little Experts book] is beautifully illustrated and aimed at children aged six to nine, but equally educational for any adults reading along too." – The Big Issue
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Details
- Author
- James May
- Narrator
- James May
- Duration
- 21 minutes
- Release Date
- 6 July 2023
- ISBN
- 9780008643898
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Children’s picture books, Children’s / Teenage general interest: General knowledge and interesting facts, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Transport and vehicles, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Machines and how things work, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Inventors, inventions and experiments, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sports and outdoor recreation, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Hobbies, quizzes, toys and games
Synopsis
“It’s sensibly written and beautifully illustrated.” – The Telegraph Hit the road with writer and broadcaster JAMES MAY to discover incredible human-powered vehicles – from bicycles and submarines to amphibious vehicles and even a helicopter. Yes, really! Packed with fun, facts and challenges – perfect for readers aged 6 to 9. Welcome to LITTLE EXPERTS – inspiring the next generation of experts! • Written by expert authors, famous for their passion and expertise • Must-read introductions to key non-fiction topics with vibrant, colour illustrations throughout • Created to empower and inspire! Also available in the series: How to Build a Home by GEORGE CLARKE, an architect, writer, lecturer and TV presenter. Why Money Matters by DEBORAH MEADEN, entrepreneur, Dragons' Den investor and host of the BBC Radio 5 Live’s The Big Green Money Show podcast. Why Politics Matters by ALASTAIR CAMPBELL, a writer, podcaster and strategist who is best known for his work as former PM Tony Blair’s spokesperson. Amazing Bodies and How to Save a Life by DR RONX, award-winning trans non-binary emergency doctor and TV presenter. How Families Are Made by DR AMIR KHAN, an award-winning full-time GP and resident doctor on Lorraine and Good Morning Britain. Superhero Animals by CHRIS PACKHAM CBE, one of the UK’s leading naturalists and an award-winning conservationist, who began his TV career presenting children’s series The Really Wild Show.
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