by Amy Shields
Published
May 10, 2011
Pages
128 pages
Language
English
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Hardcover
$10.25
Paperback
$0.99
Audio CD
Not found
Linking to a popular feature in the super successful National Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book brings the browsable fun of the bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanac to a new audience: preschoolers! Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child's immediate world, the Big Book of Why delivers lively information, hands-on games, simple recipes, crafts, and more. What makes a car go?
How does mushy dough become a crispy cookie? What does the doctor see in my throat? An essential parent reference, The Big Book of Why invites children to ask big questions, think big thoughts, and get answers that are accurate, engaging, level-appropriate, and based on sound educational findings.
It helps prepare preschoolers for school in an interactive way—the very best way to foster learning at this age, according to research. Highly photographic and playful, this big book is an adventure in exploration.
Why is the sky blue? Why do birds sing? These are some of the many questions that spark the curious minds of children everywhere.
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why opens the door to a universe of exciting explanations. With vibrant illustrations and simple text, this book nurtures children's natural inquisitiveness by turning their endless questions into a fun learning adventure. Readers are guided through different topics, uncovering scientific marvels and everyday mysteries alike.
Explores engaging questions kids naturally ask about the world around them. Colorful illustrations make learning visually stimulating and enjoyable for children. Encourages critical thinking by promoting curiosity-driven exploration.
National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why captively explores a child's innate curiosity about the world. This book is tailored for young readers eager for answers with content crafted to satisfy their quest for knowledge. Packed with vibrant illustrations and easy-to-comprehend explanations the book covers fascinating questions across a variety of topics.
From everyday phenomena to scientific principles children are encouraged to discover the hows and whys of the environment around them. It delves into areas such as nature technology and everyday occurrences transforming complex concepts into understandable explanations. These approachable narratives empower children to learn and appreciate the world in a playful yet informative manner.
The vibrant approach ensures that children remain engaged turning education into an exciting adventure. By fostering a thirst for knowledge this book acts as a gateway to a lifelong love of learning. Ideal for young readers and parents alike it establishes an interactive learning experience strengthening the bond through shared curiosity and exploration.
The book excels in transforming everyday questions into an engaging learning experience that captivates young minds Its vivid illustrations support the text making understanding easy and enjoyable By tackling a wide range of topics the book caters to various interests ensuring that every inquisitive child finds something that resonates with them It encourages critical thinking and curiosity The compelling and nurturing tone of the book builds a strong foundation in STEM education from an early age preparing children for future success while keeping their playful spirit alive.
1426307934
978-1426307935
10.13 x 0.53 x 10.14 inches
2.31 pounds
Based on 19223 ratings
I think they liked it.
Great book chiloice to answer all of the why's that a child asks
It is bright & colorful and suitable for a 5-year old.
Bought this as s gift for a young child and they seem to enjoy it. Lots of cool facts and pictures.
My son loved it and learnt many things.
Exactly what the headline states. He loves it....very colorful and informative!
It's not perfect but has tons of content. One of the reviews said it has misinformation because it classifies humans as "carnivores", but some recent studie shave classified humans as such "based on the percentage of meat in the typical human diet". See: http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2012/04/20/150817741/for-most-of-human-history-being-an-omnivore-was-no-dilemma Another negative review said the information is shallow and gave this example: "Some question do not even have answers like this one, 'why some animals are big and some are smalls?' the answer 'life happens everywhere it can on this amazing planet. life comes in every size, shape and color' ? what kind of answer is that?" Well, I think is a very good answer for the audience the book is intended for. Why are some animals big and others small? Because there are all kinds of animals in the world, some big and some small. I think it's a perfectly valid answer. If your kid needs more information you can teach him about evolution for an hour if you want. You have to understand the purpose of this book is having a lot of questions and a lot of content. If they start going deeper into answers then that means less content. I rather have more questions with simple answers than a few questions with 3 pages of an answer. Finally, another reviewer seems to be confusing this book for something else and tries to show the "inaccuracies" but only comes off as a trying to display his knowledge of things. We get it, you know how to use wikipedia, guess what? This is a book for "KIDS", if you want to show off how much you know why don't you review a PHD book on physics? This is a great book with tons of content and my kid loves it. It's not perfect, but that's why you're there as a parent.
My son a collection of these now. They're fun to read together. He always chimes in with the answers (or what he thinks are the answers) and it gives us a chance to discuss things. He's practically memorized the dinosaur one.