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Mr Archimedes' Bath

By Pamela Allen
Series: Australian Children's Classics
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Revisit an age-old theory in a fresh new way. Every time Mr Archimedes' Bath with his friends, the water overflows. Somebody must be putting extra water in the bath. Is it Kangaroo? Or is it Goat or Wombat? Whoever it is, Mr Archimedes is going to... Read More
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Revisit an age-old theory in a fresh new way. Age 2+ Every time Mr Archimedes has a bath with his friends, the water overflows. Somebody must be putting extra water in the bath. Is it Kangaroo? Or is it Goat or Wombat? Whoever it is, Mr Archimedes is going to find out. *Commended, Children's Book Council Book of the Year Awards 1981 Ages 2+

Description

Revisit an age-old theory in a fresh new way.

Every time Mr Archimedes' Bath with his friends, the water overflows. Somebody must be putting extra water in the bath. Is it Kangaroo? Or is it Goat or Wombat? Whoever it is, Mr Archimedes is going to find out.

Awards:

Commended - 1981 Children's Book Council Book of the Year Awards

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 9780207172854

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 November 1993

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Length: 4.0mm

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 255.0mm

Weight: 157g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Born in New Zealand, Pamela Allen is the author (and sometimes illustrator) of many acclaimed Australian children's picture books.

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