Книга: «Why Do Raindrops Fall? Level 3»
Производитель: "Cambridge University Press" Серия: "Cambridge Young Readers" A series of twenty non-fiction science readers which engages children in the world around them. Why is the sea salty? Why do boats float? Why do I feel thirsty? You can find the answers to these and other questions about water and weather in Why Do Raindrops Fall? Формат: 190x225мм, 16стр. стр.
ISBN: 9780521137140 Купить за 109 грн (только Украина) в магазине Yakaboo |
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