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.