{"product_id":"alpha-bravo-charlie-9780714871257","title":"Alpha Bravo Charlie","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA graphically stunning, first-ever volume of nautical codes for children\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Packs quite a pleasurable wallop... For ship-loving children-and those of any age who revel in cracking codes and learning how symbol systems work- \u003cem\u003eAlpha, Bravo, Charlie\u003c\/em\u003e will be an absolute treasure.\" —\u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Visually stunning and has that rare combination of education, humour and interest for all.\" —\u003cem\u003eSmallish\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Created and illustrated with vintage charm by Sara Gillingham, this elegant book details four means of maritime communications... This is the sort of book that will lead 6-11-year olds straight into imaginative play.\" —\u003cem\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Could easily be used for secret communications between young friends (six to eight years old) determined to keep adults in the dark!\" —\u003cem\u003eHuffpost Parents\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A handsomely designed alpha-to-zulu overview of nautical codes... In a lovely addition, the flags themselves are bound between the facing pages, printed on paper with a linen-y texture. It's a fascinating and accessible tour of nautical communication past and present.\" —\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Beautiful and functional, invite[s] readers to code and decode messages of their own.\" —\u003cem\u003eThe Review Wire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The bold colors of the signal flags are carried throughout the volume, making for a lively design. The repetition of the phonetic alphabet word supports learning, and the images of the boats and ships... add informational appeal... Highly recommended for school and public libraries.\" —\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Visually arresting... Any child with a love of boats will find this hugely fascinating.\" —\u003cem\u003eCity Kids\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Bright flags, boating lingo and fun facts about boats of all shapes and sizes make this the kind of book that could occupy a kid again and again.\" —\u003cem\u003eAtlanta Parent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A wonderful introduction to all things seafaring... A visually delicious book that is neat, polished and fascinating... An absolute delight.\" —\u003cem\u003eThe School Librarian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This brilliantly designed abecedary introduces four systems of nautical communication and offers loads of information about boats and sea travel. Snazzy, primary-colored art illustrates the codes, and neslted into each two-page spread is a paper version of the flag itself.\" —\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A wonderful introduction to all things seafaring. Incredibly, you will learn four nautical languages in just one book... The glossary at the back also adds to this book's informatively helpful charm... With what could be a potrentiallydry subject for many young readers, Gillingham creates a visually delicious book that is neat, polished and fascinating... An absolute delight.\" —\u003cem\u003eThe School Librarian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phaidon Press Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49404098085207,"sku":"9780714871257","price":13.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780714871257.jpg?v=1730485416","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/alpha-bravo-charlie-9780714871257","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}