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Child's First Library: Inventions

by First Library Inventions Childs   |  Ages 0-5
$11.90 Now $4.90 Save 59%
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Child's First Library: Inventions
Child's First Library: Inventions

Discoveries shaping our world: kid-friendly exploration.

If you're curious about how things work or want to fuel a young mind's passion for innovation, "Child's First Library Of Inventions" is an inviting time capsule. It breaks down complex ideas into bite-sized, digestible narratives that can ignite the imagination and perhaps inspire the next great inventor. It's a great way to bond over learning with your kids, as you both uncover the fascinating stories behind everyday marvels.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Child's First Library: Inventions

by First Library Inventions Childs   |  Ages 0-5
$11.90 Now $4.90 Save 59%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$22.56  

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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ISBN: 9780809473083
Authors: First Library Inventions Childs
Publisher: Time Life UK
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Picture Books, Preschool
Related Topics: Adventure, Picture Books
Goodreads rating: 0.0
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Discoveries shaping our world: kid-friendly exploration.

If you're curious about how things work or want to fuel a young mind's passion for innovation, "Child's First Library Of Inventions" is an inviting time capsule. It breaks down complex ideas into bite-sized, digestible narratives that can ignite the imagination and perhaps inspire the next great inventor. It's a great way to bond over learning with your kids, as you both uncover the fascinating stories behind everyday marvels.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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