The Kiddie Cot’s 1000 WHYs About Science Paperback

Description

A full-color visual encyclopedia for kids who want to know how everyday science really works.

Most kids’ science books give a few experiments, some diagrams and long blocks of text. This book is different. It answers 1,000 real questions children actually ask about the science all around them. Every answer is numbered, short and clear, and each one comes with bright, full-color illustrations. Kids explore alongside Ada and her robot friend Bolt as they investigate the world.

Why does a doorknob sometimes zap your finger? Why do onions make you cry? Does a heavy rock fall faster than a pebble? Why does rubbing a balloon on your hair make it stick to the wall? How does a microwave actually heat your food?

It’s designed for curious readers ages 6 to 10 who want to understand why things happen, not just memorize facts.

Inside, kids will explore 12 big worlds of science:

– The Sky and the Weather: sunsets, clouds, rain, snow, fog, thunder, lightning, hailstones, and snowflakes
– Water, Ice and Steam: why ice floats, why the sea doesn’t freeze, and why hot water sometimes freezes faster
– Light and Colour: rainbows, mirrors, glowing cat eyes, bent straws, and the speed of light
– Sound and Hearing: echoes, silent space, dog-whistle hearing, and why your recorded voice sounds weird
– Heat, Cold and Fire: what fire is made of, thermos flasks, breath on cold days, and lightning-bolt temperatures
– Electricity: static shocks, batteries, light bulbs, power stations, and what happens inside a wire
– Magnets: compasses, invisible fields, fridge magnets, and animals with built-in navigation
– Gravity and Why Things Fall: the Moon’s orbit, your weight on the Moon, and a hammer vs. a feather
– Materials and What Things Are Made Of: floating boats, see-through glass, stretchy rubber, and diamonds
– Chemistry in the Kitchen: rising bread, melting chocolate, browning apples, foaming pasta water, and eggs
– Machines in Your House: fridges, microwaves, vacuum cleaners, toasters, smoke alarms, and chargers
– Your Body Meets Physics: floating in the pool, skeleton levers, and rollercoaster loops

What makes this book different?

– 1,000 numbered answers, so kids can open any page and start anywhere
– Full-color illustrations on every answer page
– Bite-sized explanations that are quick to read and easy to remember
– Honest science: where researchers haven’t cracked a question yet, the book says so
– A glossary of real science words like density, evaporation, erosion and gravity
– Great for bedtime, car rides, homeschooling, classroom prompts and family conversations

Each answer is written in simple, age-appropriate language. It’s clear enough for younger readers and packed with enough surprises to keep older kids hooked.

This is not a dense science textbook. It is not a plain fact list. It’s a colorful journey through the science hiding in your kitchen, your home, the sky above and your own body.

Perfect for:

– Curious kids ages 4 to 12
– Parents looking for educational, screen-free reading
– Homeschool families
– Teachers and school libraries
– Grandparents searching for a meaningful gift
– Kids who love experiments, gadgets, weather, space and how things work

Open any page and start with one question. By the end, your child may be explaining science to the grown-ups around them.

Give a curious kid 1,000 answers and a whole world of everyday science worth wondering about.

Volume 2 of The Kiddie Cot’s 1000 Whys series.