Why Is Water Wet?: Questions and Answers About Chemistry

A lively hardback guide of unforgettable chemistry facts for curious kids, brought to life by full-color illustrations.

What makes soda fizz? Why do onions make us cry? And where does plastic actually come from? Every page kicks off with a fascinating question that pulls young readers straight into the surprising science behind the everyday world.

Award-winning science writer Anne Rooney leads this fun-filled journey, guiding kids through atoms, elements, chemical bonding, reactions and the w...