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The Handy Answer Book for Kids presents almost 800 questions that children naturally wonder about, from the number of stars in the sky to the history of toothbrushes. The book is organized into simple topical chapters—Earth, Sky, and Beyond; Me, My Family, and Friends; Being Green; How Things Work; Home Life and School Days; World Tour; Animal Neighbors—to let readers and parents find quick, understandable answers. Each chapter is written in plain language, making complex ideas accessible for young readers while still being useful for parents who want to explain everyday mysteries. The format encourages independent learning and provides a dependable reference for both home and school.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Judy Galens
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