Why don't we fall off the spinning Earth? How do fireflies glow? Why is the sky blue? Fact-filled and whimsically illustrated throughout, this volume answers more than 175 questions about the world we live in.

Presents answers to over two hundred science-related questions, from "what do lions eat?" to "why is planet Earth blue?".

"What do spending a year in bed, making fake memories, and suggesting a giant eruption for the good of the planet have in common? They are all done in the name of silly and strange science! Dive into the wacky world of science. Fun illustrations pair with bright photos to bring some of the craziest science to life!"--

"Sometimes, it seems as if scientists know everything about the world. They've recorded the songs of humpback whales, dug up the bones of dinosaurs, and tracked the storms of Jupiter. But the child scientist in What Will I Discover? knows there is so much more to explore. Do different trees speak different languages to one another through their tangled rainforest roots? Do faraway suns have planets like ours, with air and oceans and land? How do ideas...

Introduction to general science is full of colorful illustrations and presented in an engaging format.

Presents five basic scientific hypotheses: the atomic model, the periodic law, the big bang theory, plate tectonics, and evolution.

Ever wondered how bubbles get into fizzy drinks? Or how we know what the dinosaurs looked like? This book answers a wide range of "how" questions and provides further information with fun-filled facts.

Everyone wants to understand the world around them. And everyone knows the best way to do that is to ask a ton of questions! The World Almanac Book of Why seeks to give answers to every curious query, from the serious to the silly. Pages full of information, full-color photos, and dynamic design details will keep readers engaged and eager to discover answers to questions they have asked before---and maybe even answers to questions they would have...

"In this book, early readers will learn about what makes the sun shine. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how the sun creates heat and light and supports life on Earth. A picture diagram shows how the sun's rays reach Earth, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the sun and our planet online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...

"The world is full of mind-blowing marvels and this book uncovers our planet's most peculiar phenomena, puzzles from the past, eye-opening inventions, astonishing animals, and so much more! " -- Publisher annotation.