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Books in I Wonder series

  • I Wonder Why Volcanoes Blow Their Tops: and Other Questions About Natural Disasters

    Rosie Greenwood

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Jan. 8, 2013)
    This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way. Why are twisters so dangerous? What makes floods happen in a flash? What was the Dust Bowl? How big can waves get? Find out the answers to these and many more questions about volcanoes, tsunamis, earthquakes, and extreme weather. I Wonder Why Volcanoes Blow Their Tops by Rosie Greenwood offers a wealth of information is backed up with stunning, high-quality artwork, fun facts, and lively cartoons.
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  • I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings: And Other Questions About Transportation

    Christopher Maynard

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Jan. 31, 2012)
    Children want to know "Why don't ships sink?", "Which is the fastest jet plane?", and "Why do cars need gasoline?" Climb aboard and discover the answers in I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings by Christopher Maynard!
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  • I Wonder Why Triceratops Had Horns: and Other Questions about Dinosaurs

    Rod Theodorou

    Paperback (Kingfisher, March 1, 2011)
    Dinosaur fans will quickly find out why some dinosaurs ate stones in this prehistoric problem solver.
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  • I Wonder Why the Wind Blows

    Anita Ganeri

    Paperback (Kingfisher, March 1, 2011)
    I Wonder Why the Wind Blows answers all sorts of tricky and fascinating questions about Planet Earth, such as "How cold is snow?", "How hot are deserts?", and "Where do rivers end?"
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  • How Bread Is Made

    Neil Curtis, Peter Greenland

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, July 1, 1992)
    A look at how bread is made takes young readers through the production process, discussing everything from the assembling of the necessary ingredients to the completion of the finished product.
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  • I Wonder Why Spiders Spin Webs: And Other Questions About Creepy Crawlies

    Amanda O'Neill

    Paperback (Kingfisher, March 1, 2011)
    With detailed , lively answers to these and many other fascinating questions, I Wonder Why Spiders Spin Webs is a perfect introduction to the world of creepy crawlies.
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  • How Steel Is Made

    Neil Curtis, Peter Greenland

    Library Binding (Lerner Pub Group, July 1, 1992)
    A look at how steel is made takes young readers through the production process, discussing everything from the collection of the raw materials to the completion of the finished product.
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  • I Wonder Why I Sleep

    Brigid Avison

    Paperback (Kingfisher, March 1, 2011)
    Favorite questions such as "Why do I get hiccups?"; "What makes me sneeze?"; "What is sleepwalking?" are answered in I Wonder Why I Sleep by Brigid Avison, a lively look at the human body
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  • I Wonder Why the Sea Is Salty: and Other Questions About the Oceans

    Anita Ganeri

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, April 15, 1994)
    Browsers and young students alike will enjoy these lively question and answer books with their unique mix of realistic illustration and engaging cartoons. The enticing questions will amaze, amuse and inspire, while the highly visual format encourages kids to keep reading.
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  • I Wonder Why the Sun Rises: and Other Questions About Time and Seasons

    Barbara Taylor

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Browsers and young students alike will enjoy these lively question and answer books with their unique mix of realistic illustration and engaging cartoons. The enticing questions will amaze, amuse and inspire, while the highly visual format encourages kids to keep reading.
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  • I Wonder Why The Dinosaurs Died Out: and Other Questions About Extinct and Endangered Animals

    Andrew Charman

    Paperback (Kingfisher, March 19, 2013)
    This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way. Why did all of the dinosaurs die? Why is a boat bad for a manatee? You'll be surprised when you find out why! The answers to these important and topical questions―as well as others about extinct and endangered animals will inform and delight readers of all ages. Youngsters will be amazed at the dangers to animals, conservation efforts, and what they can do to help save future generations of animals from extinction. Sensitive to today's environmental issues, I Wonder Why The Dinosaurs Died Out by Andrew Charman is a welcome and timely addition to any bookshelf.
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  • What Makes Different Sounds?

    Lawrence F. Lowery

    Paperback (NSTA Kids, Oct. 1, 2012)
    On their walk home from school, twins Jane and Jim explore why sounds can be startling (like sirens), soothing (like music), or mysterious (like eerie creaking in an empty house). By coming along, young readers of What Makes Different Sounds? can learn as the twins do. They’ll be introduced to the roles vibration, pitch, and volume play in how rustles, rumbles, and rat-a-tat-tats are made and transferred to their own ears. What Makes Different Sounds? is part of the I Wonder Why book series, written to ignite the curiosity of children in grades K–6 while encouraging them to become avid readers. These books explore the marvels of sound, animals, plants, and other phenomena related to science and nature. Included in each edition is a Parent/Teacher Handbook with coordinating activities. The I Wonder Why series is written by an award-winning science educator and published by NSTA Kids, a division of NSTA Press.
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