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    Apologies – due to a stock issue this pack is no longer available. An alternative series pack can be found under ISBN 9789999647281. How much can you learn in half a minute? With this cool series, the answer is – LOTS! Heaps of knowledge in a super-speedy format that leaves you full of wonder, but doesn’t gobble up your precious time. It’s got all the topics you most want to know about: oceans, Vikings, the human body. But don’t worry: you won’t read the books in one go. That’s not what they’re designed for. Instead, each colourful spread covers a must-know topic in a 30-second soundbite & three-second flash summary. Still got time on your hands after that? Great! There’s also a three-minute activity mission, just for fun. Unique series that introduces must-know topics in 30 seconds Short overviews with flash summaries & quick activities Vibrant labelled colour artwork brings every topic to life The topics that interest children most, clearly explained

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