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Why? Interesting Stories, Fun Facts, Questions & Answers about Science, History, Pop Culture, Traditions and More
Paperback
General Juvenile NonfictionHistoryScience & Nature
ISBN13: 9781957515779
Publisher: Bcbm Holdings
Published: Oct 26 2022
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Why does a day have 24 hours? Why do doughnuts have holes? And why do we put candles on birthday cakes?
The answers are more surprising than you think.
Why? Interesting Stories, Fun Facts, Questions & Answers About Science, History, Pop Culture, Traditions and More takes curious young readers on an entertaining journey through 55 fascinating questions about the world around them.
Behind many of the objects we use, traditions we follow, and phrases we say are unexpected stories filled with strange inventions, ancient customs, scientific discoveries, and surprising moments from history.
With fun illustrations and easy-to-understand explanations, this book makes learning exciting for kids who love asking questions, discovering unusual facts, and sharing what they learn with friends and family.
Perfect for family reading time, classrooms, homeschool lessons, road trips, bedtime, and screen-free learning, this book encourages children to look more closely at the world and never stop asking, Why?
Inside this book, kids will discover:
- Why there are 12 months in a year
- Why people shake hands when they meet?
- Why we bring trees into our homes in December
- Why horses wear shoes, but cows do not?
- Which creature inspired the computer term bug
- Why doughnuts have holes in the middle?
- Why candles are placed on birthday cakes
- How familiar customs and traditions began?
- The surprising science and history behind everyday objects
- Answers to questions they may never have thought to ask
Each topic is written in a fun and easy-to-understand way, making this a great choice for curious kids, young readers, parents, teachers, homeschool families, and anyone who enjoys fascinating stories and unexpected facts.
This is more than a collection of questions and answers. It is an invitation to explore science, history, pop culture, traditions, and the strange stories hiding behind the things we see and do every day.
Because asking questions leads to discovery, and every discovery helps us understand the world a little better.
This book is great for:
- Kids who constantly ask, Why?
- Young readers who love fun facts and amazing true stories
- Parents looking for educational screen-free books
- Teachers searching for entertaining classroom discussion topics
- Homeschool families exploring science, history, and culture
- Families who enjoy reading and learning together
- Gift-givers looking for a fun and meaningful book for curious kids
If you want to inspire your child to stay curious, explore new ideas, and discover the fascinating stories hidden all around them, this book is a fun and educational choice.
Scroll up and grab your copy today to discover the surprising answers behind 55 of the world's most interesting questions.Also from
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