This visually dramatic encyclopaedia of Irelands 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 colours that lighthouses are painted;

Experience what its 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.

Author: David Hare

Format: Hardback, 64 pages