Books in I Wonder Why series

This national best-selling and innovative series starts with the basic building blocks of all scientific inquiry-interesting questions, which are answered in an accessible, child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for engaging curious readers, and delivering solid information in a way that encourages imaginative discussions and a creative learning environment. Take a thrilling and interactive journey to find out why dinosaurs once ruled Earth. Filled with fantastic activities built around common questions young learners wonder about dinosaurs, over 40 stickers, and a "Choose Your Own Dinosaur Hunter Adventure Game" that spans the entire book-the I Wonder Why Dinosaurs Ruled Sticker Activity Book by Belinda Weber will entertain, inform, and delight children for hours.

The world is a fascinating place, and I Wonder Why Countries Fly Flags uses some irresistible questions to get kids thinking about the world beyond their doorstep. From the basics on what makes a country, to interesting customs and cultures around the world, each question delivers an entertaining and thought-provoking answer that is sure to get kids talking. The open-anywhere format, accessible text, and entertaining illustrations make this a great choice for casual browsing or focused learning.Book Details:Format: PaperbackPublication Date: 9/18/2012Pages: 32Reading Level: Age 5 and Up

Children are fascinated by the world around them, and "why" is a favourite word. This series takes as its starting point this natural desire to understand the world, and then feeds it with text and illustrations designed both to entertain and to inform. This book focuses on astronomy, and each spread contains one, two or three questions which investigate a specific theme or topic. Alongside are additional snippets of relevant information.

I Wonder Why Pirates Wore Earrings by Pat JacobsThis brand-new addition to the IWW series is a whirlwind journey through the history of pirates and smugglers, from ancient times all the way to the present day. Readers will learn all about life on board a pirate ship, the jobs that pirates did, how they attacked other ships and stole their cargo, how they were caught and punished, and answers to many more of the best pirate questions. The question and answer format, entertaining illustrations, and open-anywhere format make this perfect for reluctant readers and pirate lovers alike. Arrgh!

"Where is the twilight zone?", "Who buried their dead in caves?", and "What insects feed on bat guano?" are some of the questions answered in this lively look inside caves. With information and quirky facts to explain everything from caves, chambers, and caverns to stalactites and stalagmites, this new addition to the popular I Wonder Why series answers the questions that intrigue kids most about every type of subterranean space.