The Why Vault

Does your child always ask why?

The Why Vault is the book built for them.

Inside this full-colour children's encyclopedia, 200 of the biggest, boldest and most irresistible questions in science, nature, space and the human body are answered in a way that actually makes sense - and actually sticks.

From page one, kids will want to know:

• Why does the Moon seem to follow you everywhere?
• Why do volcanoes erupt?
• Why does the ocean glow at night?
• What would happen if lightning struck the sea?
• Why did the dinosaurs really disappear?
• Why do we dream - and does our brain ever truly switch off?

More than just a book. It's a curiosity engine.

Every question is answered at two reading levels - so a 7-year-old and a 12-year-old can sit side by side and both come away amazed. Each page features a bold lead answer, a deeper scientific explanation, an "Isn't It Amazing!" fact worth telling someone immediately, and a "Try This" activity kids can do at home right now.

Ten chapters take readers through Space & Stars, Planet Earth, Wild Animals, Oceans & the Deep, The Human Body, Brain & Senses, Dinosaurs & Ancient Life, How Things Work, Everyday Science and Wild What-Ifs - with a quiz at the end of every chapter and full answers at the back.

Perfect for:

• Curious readers aged 7 to 12
• Boys and girls who love How It's Made, Blue Planet and Horrible Science
• Homework help and independent reading
• Reluctant readers who need a real reason to pick up a book
• Christmas, birthday or back-to-school gifting

Readers and parents are saying:

"I couldn't get my son to sit still for five minutes. He read this for two hours."

"Every answer leads to another question. That's exactly what a children's book should do."

"Beautifully designed. Reads like a DK book but feels completely fresh."

From the author:

"Every child is born curious. This book is my attempt to keep that alive a little longer - one weird, wonderful question at a time." - Jermoy Cummings, Author

About this Kindle Edition

This digital edition is fully formatted for tablet and Kindle Fire and is best enjoyed in landscape mode or on a large-screen device to experience the full-colour illustrated spreads. A large-format paperback edition is also available.