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The Bicycle: 18 (Want to Know, 18)

The Bicycle: 18 (Want to Know, 18)

by Mark Janssen (Illustrator), Mark Janssen (Illustrator), Lucas Arnoldussen (Author)

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    Illustrated 2018

    $6.96
Synopsis

Do you want to know all about the bicycle? What did the first bike look like? How many kinds of bikes are there? How can you chose the best bike for you? What kinds of cycling sports are there? Who are the most famous racing cyclists? These and many more subjects are discussed in this book. You will also find fun rhymes, a large fold-out page and a mini-quiz, and you learn how to repair a flat tire. By the time you finish this book you'll be a real expert on bicycles! An informative picture book for children ages 4 and up about the bicycle.

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Quantity

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 32
 Edition: Illustrated
 Publisher: Clavis
Published: 19 Jul 2018
ISBN 10: 1605373702
ISBN 13: 9781605373706
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Media Reviews
After reading this colorful nonfiction book you will be an expert on everything you ever wanted to know about bicycles....The pictures are detailed, colorful, and complement the writing perfectly....Elementary students will have a wheely good time learning more about bicycles and how they are used. Recommended. -- School Library Connections Praise for WANT TO KNOW: THE ROMANS: Young children curious about the life of Romans will enjoy exploring the cartoon-style illustrations throughout this book.....provides access to advanced content for our youngest learners, and would be a good conversation piece in a one-on-one setting. Recommended. -- School Library Connections Provides a wealth of information for younger readers... -- Mom Read It blog Young children ages 5 and up will enjoy learning about the Romans in a clear, fun, understandable manner.....Clear age-appropriate illustrations have an appealing cartoon-like look. As a bonus, there's an overview of objects from archeological digs, a fold-out landscape with details and labels, and a brief telling of the story of Romulus and Remus. -- Lee Littlewood, Kids' Home Library, syndicated column
Author Bio
Mark Janssen (Eijsden, The Netherlands 1974) studied at the Art Academy in Maastricht. After graduating in 1997 he established himself as a full time illustrator in Valkenburg a/d Geul, where he has a homestudio. Mark makes illustrations for both children and adults publications. He has illustrated up to 240 children- and picturebooks for almost all major Dutch and Belgian publishers. Many of his books have already found their way abroad and have been translated into over 10 languages. Meanwhile, he has also found his way as author for young readers.