The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Irish Lighthouses

This visually dramatic encyclopaedia of Ireland’s 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 it’s 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.

Take a visual tour of Ireland’s lighthouses – and learn loads along the way!