The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Irish Lighthouses

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.