--- product_id: 59637567 title: "How Does a Lighthouse Work?: 1 (How it Works) Hardcover – Picture Book, 1 Mar. 2018" brand: "roman belyaev" price: "£54.63" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/59637567-how-does-a-lighthouse-work-1-how-it-works-hardcover store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # How Does a Lighthouse Work?: 1 (How it Works) Hardcover – Picture Book, 1 Mar. 2018 **Brand:** roman belyaev **Price:** £54.63 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** How Does a Lighthouse Work?: 1 (How it Works) Hardcover – Picture Book, 1 Mar. 2018 by roman belyaev - **How much does it cost?** £54.63 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/59637567-how-does-a-lighthouse-work-1-how-it-works-hardcover) ## Best For - roman belyaev enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted roman belyaev brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![How Does a Lighthouse Work?: 1 (How it Works) Hardcover – Picture Book, 1 Mar. 2018 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61HsZksZhUL.jpg) ![How Does a Lighthouse Work?: 1 (How it Works) Hardcover – Picture Book, 1 Mar. 2018 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91FJ5hMCKdL.jpg) ![How Does a Lighthouse Work?: 1 (How it Works) Hardcover – Picture Book, 1 Mar. 2018 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/818waeA3tqL.jpg) ![How Does a Lighthouse Work?: 1 (How it Works) Hardcover – Picture Book, 1 Mar. 2018 - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81yjJORsYwL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Simply a brilliant non-fiction book, one of the best this year *by C***E on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 April 2018* This book, which I predict to sweep awards, sits perfectly with its fine balance of teaching the science behind the lighthouse, and appealing to the romanticism at the core. Full-colour illustrations, (with a nod to William Grill in the small differentiated drawings of different kinds of lighthouses, lamps and sounds), lend a narrative arc to the information. The reader is part of a group of children on a school trip being taught about lighthouses. The illustrations, in coloured tones of lighthouse red, sea blue and oilskin yellow traverse the lighthouse scene, giving the reader different perspectives – at a distance, a cross-section, from the top deck (complete with girl steaming up the glass with her breath), and from out at sea.Inspiring both emerging architects and budding scientists, the narrative aims to decipher the beating heart of the lighthouse, from the way it works on the most basic scientific level, to the question of why there are different types of lighthouses, to the role of the keeper.Impressed and intrigued, I learnt as much about a lighthouse as if I had been on a tour to a real one (I’m still waiting to experience that). Each spread poses a question (as if from a child on tour), and it is answered astutely, clearly, succinctly. The text is easy to understand, accessible and fascinating. I learnt about the Fresnel lens, the distance light can travel, the strategic positioning of lighthouses, their history (even the Roman coin on which the lighthouse at ancient Alexandria is shown), structure, and what happens in fog. Impressively, Roman Belyaev seems to have covered every angle (no pun intended), from what people did before lighthouses to a lighthouse keeper’s log book, and the colours with which lighthouses are painted.At the end, Roman Belyaev invites the reader to design their own, presumably based on everything they’ve learnt, but with terrific guidelines. Like a magazine quiz, the reader has to consider where they are building it, its height and shape, its design and pattern.This is a book that profiles STEM and engineering with a real-world application. But not only that, it does it clearly and precisely with a particular kind of beauty and lustre to the illustrations. Far more accessible than most lighthouses, and brilliantly translated from the Russian with the help of Masha Kulikova, this book’s beam of knowledge should stretch across the widest seas.I was sent a copy by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. You can read more of my reviews at MinervaReads dot com ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars ok *by A***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 November 2019* bought asa teacher resource. Kids didn't love it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Clever Lighthouse Book *by J***O on Reviewed in the United States on 3 July 2019* Enjoyed this translation of a Russian lighthouse book! Clever story and illustrations! Surprised to find 2 Great Lakes Lighthouses included on the cover and inside! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/59637567-how-does-a-lighthouse-work-1-how-it-works-hardcover](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/59637567-how-does-a-lighthouse-work-1-how-it-works-hardcover) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*