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Britannica's First Big Book of Why

By Sally Symes, Stephanie Drimmer and others

Adjectives

captivating informative visually stunning

Genres

Science Non-fiction Nature

Synopsis

Discover the answers to over 100 intriguing questions like 'Why can't penguins fly?' and 'Why does popcorn pop?' in this captivating book. Verified by Britannica experts, it covers topics from animals and the human body to machines and space. With stunning photographs and beautiful illustrations by Kate Slater, this book nurtures curiosity and supports STEAM learning for children aged 4 and up.

About the author

Sally Symes is a talented author who loves writing fun and engaging books for children. She is well known for her work on the 'Look, Say, Touch' series and for creating books that encourage children to explore and learn. Sally enjoys making words come alive to inspire a love of reading in young minds.

Pages

272 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2021

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