Britannica First Big Book of Why

The definitive and stunningly illustrated question and answer book from Britannica, with answers to more than 100 questions that kids really want to know. Why do elephants have trunks? Why are clouds different shapes? Why does popcorn pop? Why does my tummy rumble? Why do we flush the toilet? This magnificent book features chapters on Bugs, Pets, Wild Animals, the Body, Food, Machines and Space and also includes some of the mysteries which experts are still trying to solve! By encouraging children 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 who need to know WHY. Britannica offers authoritative, clear and fascinating answers to more than 100 questions that span space, earth, wild animals, pets, bugs, machines, the body and food. A huge and lavishly illustrated book with more than 200 illustrations, including specially commissioned artworks by Kate Slater and stunning photography. Pages feature 'Wacky Facts' and 'Who Knows?', where a spotlight is shone on the mysteries that scientists are still trying to solve.

With clear and accessible explanations, diagrams, photography, Kate Slater’s stunning illustrations, intriguing picture puzzles, wacky facts, and an exploration of some of the world’s still unsolved mysteries, this brilliantly conceived and created book is the ideal food to nurture enquiring minds and instill an appetite for learning in the years to come

-- Pam Norfolk Lancashire Evening Post
This engaging book is sure to be a HUGE hit … Britannica First Big Book of Why is a fantastic example of non-fiction with all the text features children learn in their early years at school. -- Kate Heap Scope for Imagination
'The perfect resource for curious kids (and their bamboozled parents), Britannica First Big Book of Why answers all those essential questions about the world around us in a fun, vibrant way. -- Mark Skinner The Waterstones Round Up: October's Best Children's Books 2021
If you know a child who might ask such questions as "Why do flies like poo?"; "why do frogs croak?"; "why does music make me want to dance?"; "why don’t skyscrapers fall over?"; or perhaps "Why does Saturn have rings?" then you definitely need to keep a copy of this book to hand, be that at home or in your KS1 classroom. It will also go down well with slightly older, visual learners. -- Jill Bennett Red Reading Hub
A vibrant, authoritative bumper question and answer book … you'll learn as many eye-opening facts as the kids. The School Run

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.

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