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A compendious and stunningly illustrated fact-filled book for children who have endless questions about how the world works.
How do scientists see into space? How do polar bears keep warm? How do keys open locks? How do fireworks explode? Featuring more than 150 compelling questions about space, Earth, machines, buildings, animals, and the human body, this magnificent book by the author-and-illustrator team behind the bestselling First Big Book of Why provides answers for every inquisitive child. And these are answers you can trust, as they have all been thoroughly fact-checked and reviewed by subject experts, who are proudly profiled in the book.
By encouraging children to question how things are happening in the world around them First Big Book of How supports STEAM learning and nurtures curious minds. The warm and playful text is accompanied by stunning real-life photography as well as gorgeous original illustrations and helpful, friendly diagrams. This book is the ultimate gift for kids who need to know everything—and now!
Includes a contents page, glossary, index and source notes.
"Rewarding childhood curiosity, the reference text First Big Book of How makes scientific inquiry fun, explaining diverse topics with an engaging visual style."Jeff Fleischer
Selected as a 2025 Foreword INDIES Finalist. Foreword INDIES
"The book looks great and the short sections make for a breezy reading experience." - YA Books Central Book Review
"The facts feel like thrilling wisdom passed between friends on the playground… [a] well-researched, visually impressive informational treat" - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Rewarding childhood curiosity, First Big Book of How makes scientific inquiry fun, explaining diverse topics with an engaging visual style." - Foreword Magazine
"Curious kids will enjoy the eye-catching visuals while soaking up their new-found knowledge." - Booklist
“Informative and thoroughly 'kid friendly' in organization and presentation.” - Midwest Book Review – Children’s
Readers will appreciate that many of the questions are not ones typically found in similar books." - Youth Services Book Review
Selected by the Children's Book Council for October 2024 Hot of the Press List
"The images are large and engaging for young readers. This book is a wonderful resource for home or a classroom." - Children's Literature, (CLCD) five star review
"My daughter absolutely loved the axolotl section and how cute they were. I don’t have enough words to describe everything contained in this book. It’s a great educational tool for children who always wonder how things work." YA Books Central Book Review
2024 Honorable Mention for Juvenile Nonfiction Foreword INDIES