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Every page in our books is built the same way: a question a child would actually ask, a full-colour illustration, and a short answer written the way a scientist would explain it to a 6–12 year old. Open any page and read for two minutes or an hour.

Real pages from the book

Sample page: Why is fast-moving water so dangerous?
Why is fast-moving water so dangerous?
Sample page: How do polar bears stay warm?
How do polar bears stay warm?
Sample page: How do cacti store water?
How do cacti store water?
Sample page: Why do colours fade underwater?
Why do colours fade underwater?
Sample page: How do stalactites and stalagmites form?
How do stalactites and stalagmites form?
Sample page: Why does thunder mean lightning is close?
Why does thunder mean lightning is close?
Sample page: How do leeches find warm-blooded animals?
How do leeches find warm-blooded animals?
Sample page: Why do raised roots cover rainforest floors?
Why do raised roots cover rainforest floors?
Sample page: Why can desert nights become cold?
Why can desert nights become cold?
Sample page: How do dunes change shape?
How do dunes change shape?
Sample page: Why can bats be disturbed easily?
Why can bats be disturbed easily?
Sample page: How do flash floods form so quickly?
How do flash floods form so quickly?

What a page looks like

Question at the top in big type. A picture that does most of the explaining. Three or four short sentences underneath, then a field rule: one line a seven-year-old can repeat back to you a week later. No quizzes, no worksheets, no homework feel.

Which volume first?

Start with whatever your child asks about most. Animal World and The Marvelous Universe are the usual favourites for 6–8 year olds; Fun and Joyful Science suits kids who ask about everything; Planet Earth and Plant Kingdom are the ones teachers and homeschoolers reach for first. The Complete Collection has all five, ships free, and saves you 40%.

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