The Book of Why
by Hortense de Chabaneix, Martine Laffon
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Author: Hortense de Chabaneix, Martine LaffonIllustrator: Jacques Azam
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-06-17
ISBN: 0810959879
Number of pages: 96
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Summary of The Book of Why
Why do we cry? Why is the sky blue? Why must children obey their parents? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this clever road-trip book, in the tradition of the bestseller The Way Things Work.In this fact-filled book, difficult questions are broken down and explained in persuasive, fun language that kids will relate to. Great for summer reading and back-seat entertainment, this book tackles the perennial puzzling questions and even provides a few important lessons in the process. Why does fire burn? What is infinity? Can wishes come true? These and 80 other burning questions are thoughtfully answered in this well-researched book.
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