Britannica's First Big Book of Why: Why can't penguins fly? Why do we brush our teeth? Why does popcorn pop? The ultimate book of answers for kids who need to know WHY!

by Sally Symes, Stephanie Drimmer, Kate Slater (Illustrator), Britannica Group

Overview

WHY do elephants have trunks? WHY are clouds different shapes? WHY does my tummy rumble?

Britannica’s huge, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated question and answer book will satisfy even the most curious kids, with over 100 questions verified by Britannica experts. Spanning a range of topics including animals, the body, machines, space, and more, this book provides clear and accessible explanations—and even explores some of the mysteries that experts are still trying to solve!

By encouraging kids to question how the world works, Britannica First Big Book of Why supports STEAM learning and nurtures enquiring minds. With stunning photography and gorgeous original illustrations by Kate Slater, this is the ultimate gift for kids aged 4+ who need to know WHY!

Includes an index and glossary.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781913750428
Publisher:	What on Earth Publishing
Publication date:	10/12/2021
Series:	First Big Book
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	150,442
Product dimensions:	11.10(w) x 8.50(h) x 1.10(d)
Lexile:	870L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Sally Symes worked for many years as a designer of children's books before turning her skills to writing them. Her collaborations with Nick Sharratt have won several awards, including The Educational Writers' Award for Gooey, Chewy, Rumble, Plop, and The Southampton Favourite Book to Share Award for Something Beginning with Blue. She works from a shed in Sussex, UK, accompanied by her grumpy cat.

Stephanie Drimmer writes books, magazine features, and online pieces for kids. She is a regular contributor to the Scholastic magazines SuperScience and Science World. Her column for National Geographic Kids magazine, Destination Space, follows a future astronaut as she visits the most bizarre places in the universe. Her work has also appeared in Muse, Popular Science and Popular Mechanics magazines, and in videos for TED-ed. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

Kate Slater grew up on a beautiful farm in deepest Staffordshire, UK. Her children’s books include A is for Ant, The Birthday Crown, The Little Red Hen, ABC London, Magpie’s Treasure, Make Your Own Birds of Prey and Make your Own Flying Machines. Alongside work for publishing, editorial and advertising, she has created several large-scale installations and window displays.

Britannica Group is a global education leader with over 250 years of dedication to seeking out facts and providing insight into the mysteries of the universe. Its beloved Encyclopaedia Britannica is the world’s oldest English-language general encyclopedia, first published in 1768 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Today, Britannica continues to create innovative and engaging learning experiences through books, digital content and educational tools. Over three thousand expert contributors have helped make Britannica what it is today, including former U.S. presidents, professional athletes, Nobel laureates, and Pulitzer Prize winners. Britannica’s mission to inspire curiosity and the joy of learning helps build the world’s future thinkers and innovators. They are based in Chicago, Illinois.

Editorial Reviews

Selected for the Reading Rockets Holiday Gift Guide 2021

"Ideal for visual learners." - Youth Services Book Review

"This authoritative, fully sourced, informative, and positively fun book is filled with facts, all generously illustrated." - Reading Rockets

Selected for the Children's Book Committee's Spring 2023 Showcase: Spring Into a New You

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