Books with title I Wonder Why the Sky Is Blue

12 year old Tia's mom has been planning a trip around the world all her life. When Tia's dad dies unexpectedly, she decides to wait no longer. Tia, her mom, and her little brother Peter who is an avid collector, set off on the adventure of a lifetime. Along the way they pick up GG, their grandma who lives in California and dedicates her life to surfing. They experience the magic of Moroccan sand dunes, take a jungle walk in Bolivia, and more. Along the way Tia writes a diary to record her journey, along with photos of the places she visits, trying to have fun and forget the sadness from her father's death that finds its way into her heart. Filled with surprise and disappointment, grief and love, Tia gains a deeper understanding of the world around her, and ultimately, her own family.

Why is the Sky Blue is a fun kids science book that answers the tough science questions that kids want to know but most adults can't answer. The book is written in a fun, rhyming style that helps simplify scientific concepts and makes science fun. The book answers the following questions. Do YOU know the answers?Why is the sky blue?Why do boats float?Why do we see the moon during the day?Why is water wet?How is electricity made?What is gravity?How do airplanes stay up?Where do bees go in the winter?What makes a rainbow?Why is the ocean salty?What makes popcorn pop?This book provides all of the answers in fun, easy verses that make the science behind the answers easy to understand and memorable.A sample of the first couple of verses for the question Why is the Sky Blue:Have you ever wondered why the sky is blueand not red or green or another hue?The reason it's blue is pretty coolAnd I bet you will think it is tooA lot of people think sunlight is whiteBut it's really made up of all different colors of lightLight travels from the sun in wavesSome are long and some are shortBut they all come to earth from the suneach and every sort.....Ages: 7+

12 year old Tia's mom has been planning a trip around the world all her life. When Tia's dad dies unexpectedly, she decides to wait no longer. Tia, her mom, and her little brother Peter who is an avid collector, set off on the adventure of a lifetime. Along the way they pick up GG, their grandma who lives in California and dedicates her life to surfing. They experience the magic of Moroccan sand dunes, take a jungle walk in Bolivia, and more. Along the way Tia writes a diary to record her journey, along with photos of the places she visits, trying to have fun and forget the sadness from her father's death that finds its way into her heart. Filled with surprise and disappointment, grief and love, Tia gains a deeper understanding of the world around her, and ultimately, her own family.

12 year old Tia's mom has been planning a trip around the world all her life. When Tia's dad dies unexpectedly, she decides to wait no longer. Tia, her mom, and her little brother Peter who is an avid collector, set off on the adventure of a lifetime. Along the way they pick up GG, their grandma who lives in California and dedicates her life to surfing. They experience the magic of Moroccan sand dunes, take a jungle walk in Bolivia, and more. Along the way Tia writes a diary to record her journey, along with photos of the places she visits, trying to have fun and forget the sadness from her father's death that finds its way into her heart. Filled with surprise and disappointment, grief and love, Tia gains a deeper understanding of the world around her, and ultimately, her own family.