National Geographic Kids Why?: Over 1,111 Answers to Everything [Hardcover]

The concept is simple. Got a question? Well now you have an answer! 1,111 of them, in fact. Want to know why your snot is yellow? Flip to the human body chapter. What's on the inside of a turtle shell? The animal section's got you covered. What's in the deepest part of the ocean? Why doesn't Earth just float off into space? Check, check, and check. With hundreds of topics ranging from silly to serious, we've got the expert information you need in a fun and entertaining format that will keep kids digging for answers. Answers include all kinds of fascinating extra info like top ten lists, weird-but-true facts, explorer profiles, and cool activities. Now, go stump your parents! In short, this book is everything you always wanted to know about . . . well, everything, and then some.

The text is written with a lively vocabulary that pushes teens and tweens to expand their minds and challenge their reading levels. This is definitely one for the science, reading, art, or language classroom. – New York Journal of Books


.CRISPIN BOYER is a veteran NG Kids writer, with 10 books and dozens of Kids' Magazine articles to his name. His ability to combine wit with impeccable research and apply it to high kid interest topics makes him a hot commodity in the children's books market. He lives in Mexico.CN