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Why? Over 1,111 Answers to Everything

By Crispin Boyer and National Geographic Kids

Can you solve 1,111 amazing mysteries hiding in everyday life, nature and space?

curious informative funny interactive

Genres

Non-fiction Animals Nature

What is Why? Over 1,111 Answers to Everything about?

Why do animals play? Why is snot yellow? Why doesn’t Earth float away? This fascinating question-and-answer book explores more than 1,111 curious, funny and surprising mysteries about people, animals, space, nature, technology and everyday life. Packed with clear explanations, colourful photographs, illustrations, weird-but-true facts, top-ten lists, explorer profiles and activities, it encourages readers to investigate the world around them and keep asking questions.

About the author

Crispin Boyer is a writer who loves sharing amazing true stories with children. He has written many fun and fascinating books for National Geographic Kids, covering topics like animals, history, and cool facts. Crispin enjoys making learning exciting and helping young readers discover the wonders of the world.

Pages

224 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2015

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