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  • I Wonder Why the Sea Is Salty: and Other Questions About the Oceans

    Anita Ganeri

    Paperback (Kingfisher, March 1, 2011)
    Insatiable young oceanographers will discover amazing facts in this compendium of marine questions and answers.
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  • I Wonder Why the Sun Rises: and Other Questions About Time and Seasons

    Brenda Walpole

    Paperback (Kingfisher, March 1, 2011)
    What is a leap year? Why are bees busy in summer? Who eats the moon? Why does it get dark at night? In I Wonder Why the Sun Rises by Brenda Walpole children will find out the answers to these and many more questions about time and seasons.
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  • I Wonder Why Penguins Can't Fly: And Other Questions About Polar Lands

    Pat Jacobs

    Paperback (Kingfisher, March 1, 2011)
    A highly popular and long-running series that explores the 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. I Wonder Why Penguins Can't Fly by Pat Jacobs takes a look at the coldest places on Earth – the Poles. Readers will learn about animals that live at the Poles, such as polar bears, penguins and seals; and also discover how plants survive at the Poles, why the polar ice caps are in danger of melting, and how scientists gather important information about the climate and more in the harshest environment.
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  • I Wonder Why Greeks Built Temples: and Other Questions about Ancient Greece

    Fiona MacDonald

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Jan. 31, 2012)
    I Wonder Why Greeks Built Temples - by Fiona MacDonald - answers all kinds of questions, large and small, that children ask about this ancient culture, from "Who ran the first marathon?" to "Who discovered that the earth is round?" and "Why were Greek sandals bouncy?"
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  • I Wonder Why Stars Twinkle

    Carole Stott

    Paperback (Kingfisher, March 1, 2011)
    Curious young astronomers who ask, "What are stars made of?" and "Why do astronauts float in space?" will find the answers here.
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  • I Wonder Why Camels Have Humps: And Other Questions About Animals

    Anita Ganeri

    Paperback (Kingfisher, Jan. 31, 2012)
    I Wonder Why Camels Have Humps by Anita GaneriBrowsers 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 Soap Makes Bubbles: And Other Questions About Science

    Barbara Taylor

    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 colorful 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. Designed both to entertain and to inform, this book answers all of those tricky questions about science in everyday life and how the world works. Starting with understanding the world around you with questions such as €œwhat makes cakes rise?€ and €œWhy does a teaspoon get hot when you stir cocoa?€ to understanding the natural world with questions such as €œwhy do shadows happen?€ and €œWhy is the grass green?€Combining incredible information with awesome artwork, it is d to amaze and inspire!
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  • I Wonder Why the Wind Blows: And Other Questions About Our Planet

    Anita Ganeri

    Hardcover (Kingfisher, Sept. 15, 1994)
    A reference guide for curious students offers a blend of realistic illustrations and cartoons that accompany the reasons behind such wonders as "How high is the sky?" and "Has it ever rained frogs?"
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  • What Does an Animal Eat?

    Lawrence F. Lowery

    Paperback (NSTA Kids, Oct. 1, 2012)
    Kids who want to know all about animals will find this book fascinating. What Does an Animal Eat? offers insights into two special aspects of hungry animals: how their teeth and beaks offer clues to what they eat and the food chain’s role in helping to make sure there’s enough for all. Illustrated with detailed drawings, the book’s simple explanations lay the foundation for a deeper understanding of animal adaptation and the need for human help to protect the food chain. What Does an Animal Eat? 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 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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  • The Really Big I Didn't Know That Book: Bugs, Sharks, Dinosaurs, Cars, & Trains

    Ltd. Aladdin Books, Johannah Gilman Paiva, Jo Moore Myke Taylor, Rob Shone

    Hardcover (Flowerpot Press, Oct. 24, 2014)
    Get ready to hear your kids say: ""Wow! I didn't know that!"" as they dive in this huge, fun, question-answering book! Covering all of the most fun topics, from bugs, to sharks, to dinosaurs, to cars, to trains, studentsand teachers and parentswill love learning countless things about the world around them that they never knew before!
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  • Mountains: Explore Earth's Majestic Mountain Habitats

    Charlotte Guillain, Chris Madden

    Hardcover (words & pictures, July 21, 2020)
    Take a hike through alpine landscapes and snowy mountain peaks and discover Earth's diverse and delicate ecosystems.From the mighty Himalayas to the majestic Rockies, this book will take you on an amazing journey. See the different flora and fauna, learn about the diverse range of species, and understand the importance of maintaining these beautiful, natural habitats. This lyrical picture book looks at plants, animals, and land formations in Earth's amazing mountain ecosystems, from the smallest creatures to the largest predators, gently covering the topic of global warming. The World of Wonder series shines a light on our planet's fragile ecosystems, from majestic mountains, to expansive forests, and deep oceans, gently covering important topics such as global warming and the impact of humans on the natural world. Also available: World of Wonder: Oceans 978-0-7112-5010-9
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  • I Wonder Why Pyramids Were Built

    Philip Steele

    Paperback (Kingfisher, March 1, 2011)
    I Wonder Why Pyramids Were Built By Philip SteeleBrowsers 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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