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!

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 Whysupports STEAM learning and nurtures enquiring minds. With stunning photography and gorgeous original illustrations by Kate Slater, this isthe ultimate gift for kids aged 4+ who need to know WHY!

Includes an index and glossary.

Sally Symesworked 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 forGooey, Chewy, Rumble, Plop, and The Southampton Favourite Book to Share Award forSomething Beginning with Blue. She works from a shed in Sussex, UK, accompanied by her grumpy cat.

Stephanie Drimmerwrites books, magazine features, and online pieces for kids. She is a regular contributor to the Scholastic magazinesSuperScienceandScience 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 inMuse, Popular ScienceandPopular Mechanicsmagazines, and in videos for TED-ed. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

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

Britannica Groupis a global education leader with over 250 years of dedication to seeking out facts and providing insight into the mysteries of the universe. Its belovedEncyclopaedia Britannicais 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.

• Publisher: Britannica Books
• Publish Date: October 12, 2021
• Pages: 272
• Language: English
• Type: Hardcover
• EAN/UPC: 9781913750428
• Dimensions: 11.1 X 8.4 X 1.1 inches | 2.8 pounds
• BISAC Categories: Kids