The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Irish Lighthouses

By: Hare, David

This visually dramatic encyclopedia 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 colors 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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0717199800
• ISBN13: 9780717199808
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Gill Books
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.2" x 12.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7