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Britannica First Big Book of Why

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The definitive and stunningly illustrated question and answer book from Britannica, with answers to more than 100 questions that kids really want to know.

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SKU: 9781913750411 Category: CH REFERENCE Tag: General knowledge & trivia (Children's / Teenage)
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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.

Weight 1.274 kg
Dimensions 28 × 21 × 2.9 cm
Author

Symes, Sally

Publisher

Britannica Books

Imprint

Britannica Books

Cover

Hardback

Pages

271

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

032.02 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J

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