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The Bicycle

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Want to Know. The Bicycle by Lucas Arnoldussen & Marc Janssen is a children's non fiction book that is really fit for all ages. Do you want to know all about the bicycle? What did the first bike look like? How many kinds of bikes are there? How can you chose the best bike for you? What kinds of cycling sports are there? Who are the most famous racing cyclists? Beyond the basic information about bicycles and those that ride them are rhymes, repair information, a mini quiz, a fold out page and more.

Want to Know. The Bicycle is an interesting and informative picturebook. While aimed at young readers, and worded so that everyone can understand the text, I found that I learned a few things as well. The illustrations and information are paired well, and I think it will capture and hold the interest of a wide range of readers. The fold out page of the bike shop was interesting, and I liked the information on the variety of bikes and some of the most famous bike riders- even the less than positive things about them. I think this is an all around well done non fiction picturebook that will appeal and capture the imagination and interest of a wide range of readers.

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The artwork in this book about bicycles is stunning. It is a fantastic book detailing the history of the bicycle as well as modern bicycles. It talks about how to choose a bicycle and all the different types of bicycles that can be chosen. There's also a section talking about famous cyclists. There are also some excellent repair recommendations including how to fix a flat tire.

This is a great children's book for any child that loves bicycles or has a family member that loves cycling. My father-in-law is an avid cyclist and my husband bikes as well. I will definitely be buying this book for my daughter when she is older. This book would make a great companion to a child's first big kid bike.

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Even as a former cyclist I never knew there was so much to learn about bikes. Informative, though I doubt most kids would care about famous cyclists. Even shows how to fix a flat.
Liked this a lot. Well done.

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I loved the art in “What to Know: The Bicycle.” It had great information, too and kids will learn a lot!

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This engaging picture book about bicycles is charmingly and colorfully illustrated. Interesting facts about the first bicycles, types of bicycles, and those who ride bicycles for sport or work are included. Tricycles, mountain bicycles, racing bicycles, winning bicyclists--even how to fix a flat tire. Five stars==can we give it more?

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Normally, I try to classify a book by what age group I think would enjoy it or read it, but I think this book is good for all ages. As a senior, I learned some things I did not know. This is a great non-fiction book to learn about all aspects of a bicycle. There are facts about the history of bicycles, types of bicycles, jobs using bicycles, how to buy one, safety equipment and more. There is a fold out page showing the inside of a bicycle shop that would keep children looking and discovering for quite a while. At the back there is a page showing how to fix a flat tire and a mini-quiz. It is written in a way that is interesting with labelled pictures, did you know bubbles, question and answers and descriptive paragraphs to hold attention. A great addition to any library, public or school

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What a great book for teaching children, and all others who are interested, about bicycles! This book has wonderful illustrations and is both fun and educational!

Thank you #NetGalley and Clavis Publishing for providing me with #WantToKnow.TheBicycle to read and review!

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Everything you ever wanted to know about bicycles, explained through beautiful illustrations and a simple yet appealing story. The little bike lover can learn about history of bikes, but also some useful technical details.

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