Ask A Scientist
Professor Robert Winston Answers 100 Big Questions from Kids Around the World!
by Robert Winston
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Pub Date Jun 11 2019 | Archive Date Sep 12 2019
DK | DK Children
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Description
Professor Robert Winston was inspired to write this kid's book by the many questions posed by his grandchildren and school children he has met over the years. Perfect for those who always have another "why?", Ask a Scientist injects fascinating fun into science for kids.
The inside of this book is packed with real questions that real children are asking. These questions have piled in from every corner of the world including the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Europe, India, China, and Japan.
DK received a phenomenal number of responses from the survey they sent out, coming back with so many great questions to choose from! The questions were carefully selected to cover the main science topics. From chemistry, physics and the human body, to all about the Earth, space, and the science of nature. They are fun, engaging, and, dare we say include some wonderfully weird questions that many adults wouldn't dream of asking.
Ask A Scientist focuses squarely on kids - what they want to know and how best to give them the right answer. We think you'll find a lot of the questions in this educational book will sound familiar and the format really lends itself to engaging young readers with just the right amount of detail. It's also brimming with illustrations that do a fabulous job of informing the content.
Science can be a tricky subject for kids and this children's book truly gets a fresh perspective on it through a child's eyes. Full of fun facts about the world of science, it's the perfect book for kids who dream up infinite why's about the world around them.
What's wonderful about how it's written is that it highlights the flexibility of science and how not knowing something strengthens its foundations. By creating a book from questions, it shows children how science always has more to answer.
Ask The Questions - Find The Answers!
Kids from all around the world have sent us their most pressing, and sometimes outlandish, questions. Professor and TV personality Robert Winston is here to answer them in this fun, friendly, and accessible kid's science book.
Why is the sky blue? Do Aliens exist? How do fish see at night?
Find the answers to these questions and more covering a range of topics like:
- Chemistry
- Space
- The Human Body
- Earth
- Physics
- Natural Science
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781465484444 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 128 |
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Featured Reviews
Kristen V, Educator
A fun, engaging book to answer all those science-type questions kids wonder about. Lots of colorful pictures to keep their interest.
Chelsea G, Librarian
This book is great for the kid who always asks, "Why??" It includes plenty of questions like, "Why do we need a brain?" and "Why does our skin get all wrinkly in the bath?" that even I, as an adult, was curious to read about.
The information is accurate and to-the-point in kid-friendly language. The layout packs a lot of information in one page and is colorful and eye-catching without being too busy or overwhelming. The mix of illustrations and photos add to the design making it interesting to just browse through to find something that catches your eye.
I would absolutely recommend this book to school-age kids at my library - I think they would love just looking through for some interesting facts!
Genevieve T, Librarian
This is such a great book for kids (and adults) who have lots of science-related questions. Our 8-year-old loves reading non-fiction books and this was the perfect fit for him.
The questions were asked and answered in a super accessible way and the graphics and illustrations added so much to the informative pages. He enjoyed reading this and we have many fun discussions on these topics after reading them.
I highly suggest this for kids ages 6-10 who are looking to learn more about science and have fun while doing it. A big thank you to NetGalley and DK Children for gifting me a copy of this book. All opinion are my own.
Laura T, Reviewer
This ia wonderful, amazing book of very simple questions, being answered in a straighforward simple way. Questions that kids really would want to know the answer to, like can scientists recreate dinosaurs, and how does velcro stick, and can we jump off the earth. All good questions.
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The answers are not patronizing, or overly difficult to understand. I also like that if there isn't an answer, such as how do bees know what jobs they are supposed to do, that the answer is, basically, we don't know, yet.
And don't think that all the questions are dry, either. There are questions such as "How do bogies get in my nose," and "How does electricity get in your body to shock people?"
Great book to share with kids, and adults. Highly recommended.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
Holly W, Librarian
The colorful format and broad coverage of topics makes this a great addition to school libraries and other libraries that serve young readers and budding scientists. Each question is treated with kid-friendly, brief language that answers key topics that kids will find interesting and help them navigate the world of science.
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