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  • Published: 4 March 2025
  • ISBN: 9780241550908
  • Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $42.99

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Very First Earth Encyclopedia

An Introduction to Earth, for VERY Hungry Young Minds



Beautifully illustrated in Eric Carle's signature style, this first earth encyclopedia is perfect for curious kids who love to learn about our planet

Go on an amazing journey with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn all about the wonders of our extraordinary planet Earth.

Travel around the world to explore the continents, learn about different habitats and life forms, unlock the secrets of planet Earth deep below the surface, and find out what makes this planet so special in this colourful and charming first reference book about our world.

Each chapter focuses on a different theme, with a new topic every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations by the World of Eric Carle, eye-catching photography, and simple how-it-works diagrams, while pull-out images and facts provide extra nuggets of interest. Young learners can find out about the layers that make up Earth, our living breathing planet with its array of flora and fauna, what we can do to protect our Earth, and much more in this one-of-a-kind introduction to key curriculum subjects.

For lovers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and all bright young minds, this is the ultimate must-have Earth encyclopedia.

  • Published: 4 March 2025
  • ISBN: 9780241550908
  • Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 224
  • RRP: $42.99

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We believe in the power of discovery. That’s why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.

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