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.