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Why?: The Best Ever Question and Answer Book About Nature, Science, and the World Around You
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4 out of 5
Based on 7 Ratings and 7 Reviews

Book Description
Everyday activities such as taking a trip to the park, splashing in the bathtub, or fixing a snack prompt many questions from young children. Why is the sky blue? Why is soap so slippery? Why do cows moo? Curious kids want to know, and adults never seem to have the answers. Why? provides easily understood explanations of dozens of everyday mysteries. This delightful book takes readers to the super... More
Book Information
PublisherMaple Tree Press
BindingHardcover (6 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages192
ISBN-10B002HJ3IVU
Publication Date08/03/2004
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About Catherine Ripley (Author) : Catherine Ripley is a published author and an editor of children's books. Some of the published credits of Catherine Ripley include Why?: The Best Ever Question and Answer Book About Nature, Science, ... more
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About Scot Ritchie (Illustrator) : I've been illustrating for about 20 years and have 48 books out now, some of which I also wrote. Being an author feels great. I was actually looking for reviews of a book that recently came out (Let... more
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