


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
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Following up on the best-selling Little Kids First Big Book of Why, this book features even more of the endless “Why?” questions preschoolers love to ask! This charming reference book answers questions kids ask every day, taking a closer look at the things that surround them and how they work. This delightful reference book includes more than 200 colorful photos paired with age-appropriate text and kid-friendly maps designed to inspire kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them. Introduce young readers to some of the world’s most interesting and important people in this bold and lively first biography book.
Publisher : National Geographic Kids
Publication date : May 10, 2011
Edition : 1st
Language : English
Print length : 128 pages
ISBN-10 : 1426307934
ISBN-13 : 978-1426307935
Item Weight : 1.53 pounds
Reading age : 3 – 6 years, from customers
Dimensions : 10.16 x 0.55 x 10.16 inches
Part of series : National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books
Grade level : Preschool – 2
Best Sellers Rank: #271 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Children’s Mystery & Wonders Books (Books) #1 in Children’s Questions & Answer Game Books #1 in Children’s Almanacs (Books)
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13 reviews for National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Why: Questions and Answers About the World for Curious Kids
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LIZ –
Great for kids
Completely love this for my kids. It opens the doors for discussion and teaching.
Todd Cooksey –
Great toddler fact book
Such a fun book for toddler learning !!! My son loves when I read this to him!! He is super interested in all The fun facts and pictures !
Kayla Swiney –
10/10
I love this book so much because my son is seven now and he asks 1 million questions because he’s so curious about the world and how everything works so I got this book so I could read it to him and it does a good job of explaining things you know easy way to understand
Sherry –
Great book for kids
Great book for kids!
Lana Leung –
Fun facts!
My 4 year olds go to bed time book!
Bugz –
Useful content
We bought this book to gift 4 Year old and they loved it Also mentioned that the content is so useful and matches what she is learning at school currently.Worth it!
BARBARA HUME –
Perfect kids book
Great explanations for questions young kids frequently ask!
Wille –
Beautiful photography & learning experience. A future heirloom. We love National Geographic.❤️
What beautiful – photography!It is educational and easy to understand and admire for all ages.Photos of animals and our planet. We are so fortunate to inherit… and take care this sacred place for future generations.
Luiza F –
My 3yo loved it!! Super interesting info and images
D Newman –
Quick delivery and good factual book for youngsters who are forever asking questions about everything!
Marlon –
😍 OMG, I’m so excited to share my review of the National Geographic First Big Book of Why with you! 🌟 I got this for my little Anthony, who’s 10 (wait, I mean, he’s actually 3… _ahem_ my bad, brain’s got multiple kids on the go 😅), and let me tell you, it’s been a GAME CHANGER for us! 🤩As an Early Childhood Educator and a mom of a little one with ASD, I was looking for something that would spark his curiosity and love for learning. And, honey, this book DELIVERS! 📚💡 The “why” questions are answered in a way that’s perfect for little ones, with awesome pictures and fun facts that keep him engaged for hours! 🤓Anthony loves exploring and asking “why?” about everything, and this book is like a treasure trove of answers! We’ve had some amazing conversations about science, nature, and the world around us. It’s become our go-to for quiet time, and I love seeing his little brain working overtime 🧠💡.The illustrations are stunning, and the layout is so kid-friendly. He’s obsessed with the pictures, and I’m obsessed with how much he’s learning! 😂If you’re looking for a gift for a curious little one, or just want to spark some curiosity at home, this book is a MUST-HAVE! 🌟 Trust me, you won’t regret it! 💯⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5 stars from us!)
ihsan –
VERY HAPPY
Estee –
Book came in a good quality and the book contains many interesting facts. Even the adults can learn something from this book.