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Why? invites children to explore the world through an expansive Q&A format that addresses 1,111 questions. The book spans diverse subjects—science, history, geography, and more—presented with entertaining facts, top‑ten lists, and surprising “weird‑but‑true” tidbits. Interactive activities and profiles of explorers encourage hands‑on learning, turning every page into a discovery adventure.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Crispin Boyer
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