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What's Under the Bed?

By Mick Manning and Brita Granstrom

Two children and their cat dig beneath home—what astonishing secret waits at Earth’s fiery heart?

informative imaginative adventurous fascinating

Genres

Non-fiction Nature Adventure

What is What's Under the Bed? about?

What could possibly be under the bed? Join two curious children and their cat as they journey down through the ground beneath their home. They discover soil, roots, insects, fossils, caves and precious minerals hidden in the Earth’s layers. Deeper still, they encounter enormous heat, molten rock and the mysterious centre of our planet. With lively illustrations and clear explanations, this imaginative adventure introduces young readers to geology and the amazing world beneath their feet.

About the author

Mick Manning is a British author and illustrator who loves creating books for children. He often works with his partner, Brita Granström, and together they have made many fun and interesting non-fiction books, such as 'The Story of Britain.' Mick enjoys sharing amazing facts about history, nature, and science in a way that's easy to understand.

Pages

31 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1997

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