Status
Available
Call number
Publication
National Geographic Kids
Pages
127
Description
Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child's immediate world, "Big Book of Why?" delivers lively information, hands-on games, simple recipes, crafts, and more. It helps prepare preschoolers for school in an interactive way. Full color.
Description
Linking to a popular feature in the super successful National Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book brings the browsable fun of the bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanac to a new audience: preschoolers! Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child's immediate world, the Big Book of Why delivers lively information, hands-on games, simple recipes, crafts, and more. What makes a car go? How does mushy dough become a crispy cookie? What does the doctor see in my throat? An essential parent reference, The Big Book of Why invites children to ask big questions, think big thoughts, and get answers that are accurate, engaging, level-appropriate, and based on sound educational findings. It helps prepare preschoolers for school in an interactive way-the very best way to foster learning at this age, according to research. Highly photographic and playful, this big book is an adventure in exploration.
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
127 p.; 10.2 inches
ISBN
9781426307935
UPC
884623855328
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User reviews
LibraryThing member sarah.vargo
National Geographic goes through commonly asked questions form kids
LibraryThing member heathergoodman
The National Geographic's "Book of Why", written by Amy Shields, focuses on satisfying young children’s curiosity and need to know “why.” The central message of this book is to provide young readers with answers and explanations to a variety of questions many children seem to be interested
First, the author uses different literary tools to answer commonly asked questions in a fun and exciting way. For example, throughout the text, the author puts certain words and sentences in bold to highlight the key words and important information. Along with this, the author presents the information in a variety of ways that keeps the reader interested and engaged. For example, almost every page that has a new question is written in a different layout and format. Some questions come with “did you know” bubbles, while others provide step-by-step instructions for readers to create their own experiments that go along with certain questions.
Another literary tool that the author used to convey the message was language and word choice. Throughout the book, many questions, such as “Why do seeds grow up?” usually come with in-depth explanations involving complex words that can be difficult to comprehend. The author effectively brings the language down to the level of the readers to ensure they understand the content and information presented and to ensure they stay engaged. Also, the author frequently presents the reader with questions involving the topic of discussion to give readers the opportunity to gauge their understanding and learning.
This easy to read, brightly colored informational text is extremely well written and enjoyable to read. The authors use of pictures, page layout and design, conventions, language and word choice, and opportunities for the reader to self-evaluate their learning provides young readers with an interesting and exciting way to discover answers to a variety of frequently asked questions by children.
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in. I found this book to be very enjoyable to read and I liked it for a few different reasons.First, the author uses different literary tools to answer commonly asked questions in a fun and exciting way. For example, throughout the text, the author puts certain words and sentences in bold to highlight the key words and important information. Along with this, the author presents the information in a variety of ways that keeps the reader interested and engaged. For example, almost every page that has a new question is written in a different layout and format. Some questions come with “did you know” bubbles, while others provide step-by-step instructions for readers to create their own experiments that go along with certain questions.
Another literary tool that the author used to convey the message was language and word choice. Throughout the book, many questions, such as “Why do seeds grow up?” usually come with in-depth explanations involving complex words that can be difficult to comprehend. The author effectively brings the language down to the level of the readers to ensure they understand the content and information presented and to ensure they stay engaged. Also, the author frequently presents the reader with questions involving the topic of discussion to give readers the opportunity to gauge their understanding and learning.
This easy to read, brightly colored informational text is extremely well written and enjoyable to read. The authors use of pictures, page layout and design, conventions, language and word choice, and opportunities for the reader to self-evaluate their learning provides young readers with an interesting and exciting way to discover answers to a variety of frequently asked questions by children.
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LibraryThing member sloth852
Such a great series for preschool/early elementary school. This one talks about why things do what they do.
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