Top-notch nonfiction from a profoundly accomplished author, it's the sort of book that could ignite lifelong scientific curiosity.

The Guardian

Full of insightful facts and curious conundrums, this is the perfect present for any inquisitive child. Queries such as "Can you touch a rainbow?", "How do planes fly?" and more are answered in witty, informative ways. I'd advise reading it yourself so you can act smug when the answers finally come!

The Sunday Times

Super-smart, witty and full of wide-eyed wonder. Every page is a delight. Be prepared to have your mind boggled!

Ben Hoare Author of An Anthology of Intriguing Animals

This is a delightful book to read with a child. Isabel's clear and succinct answers, combined with the gorgeous illustrations make this a perfect addition to our regular bedtime reading.

Alom Shaha, physics teacher and author

With a toddler who asks me why, dozens of times a day, I'm relieved to have found the perfect book to satisfy her curiosity! The range of topics and breadth of science covered is breathtaking, and the illustrations bring a beautiful warmth. Forget my child, I'm learning loads too.

Roma Agrawal engineer and author of How Was That Built?

Certain to appeal to the always and the sometimes curious, this is a book you'll want to return to again and again.

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