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.

WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • Answer some of life’s most peculiar questions with this fascinating, browsable book that brings the fun of National Geographic Kids to preschoolers and curious kids!

Why do I have a belly button? Why can't fish breathe air? What makes a plane fly?

Kids are relentless question-askers, and this colorful, charming book helps provide them with easy-to-understand, age-appropriate answers! Using an interactive Q&A format and content grounded in a child's immediate world, the Little Kids First Big Book of Why delivers lively and accurate information, plus hands-on activities, simple recipes, crafts, and more.

The Little Kids First Big Book of Why helps prepare children for school by inviting them to ask big questions and think big thoughts. Perfect for kids in preschool through first grade, it's also an essential parent reference with trustworthy, engaging, level-appropriate explanations based on sound educational findings. Highly photographic and playful, this big book is an adventure in exploration!

Continue exploring with these other National Geographic Little Kids First books:
The Little Kids First Big Book of Dinosaurs
The Little Kids First Big Book of Animals
The Little Kids First Big Book of Space
The Little Kids First Big Book of Where
The Little Kids First Big Book of Sports

“Highly photographic and playful, this big book is an adventure in exploration and will make long car rides seem like a quick trip around the corner!” –Woman of Many Roles blog