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Living on an Island

Name: Living on an Island
ISBN: 9781445109565

By Louise Spilsbury and Jillian Powell

How can islands differ so wildly—and what secrets do their landscapes reveal?

informative accessible colourful geographical

Genres

Non-fiction Nature Travel

What is Living on an Island about?

What makes an island an island? This lively introduction to geography takes young readers on a journey around the world to discover different kinds of islands and the people who call them home. Learn how islands are formed, how their landscapes and weather affect daily life, and how communities travel, work and find what they need. With clear explanations, colourful illustrations and useful geographical words, this book helps children compare island homes and understand how location shapes the way people live.

About the author

Louise Spilsbury is a talented author who has written over 200 books for children. She loves making tricky topics easy to understand, from science and history to animals and the environment. Louise enjoys helping young readers discover new ideas and encourages everyone to be curious about the world around them.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2012

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