Why?: The Best Ever Question and Answer Book about Nature, Science and the World around You
Why The best ever question and answer book about nature science and the world around you By Catherine Ripley Illustrated by Scot kids owl Ritchie
Contents Bathtime Questions How can hot and cold water run out of the same tap 12 Why do I have to brush my teeth Why do I have to go to the bathroom 16 18 Where does it go when I flush 14 Animals don’t have bathtubs so how do they stay clean Why is soap so slippery Ow Why do some shampoos sting my eyes Why do my fingers get so wrinkled in the tub Why does the floor feel colder than the bathmat Why can I draw on the mirror Why is there a funny noise when the water drains away How do towels get dry by morning Bath Bits 21 22 24 26 29 31 32 34 38 Supermarket Questions Do the doors open by magic Where do apples come from in winter 44 47 Why does it smell so good here 43 How does all this food get here What’s behind the big doors What holds jelly dessert together Why are some eggs brown and some white How do they make spaghetti look like spaghetti and macaroni look like macaroni What puts the fizz in soda pop Why do my fingers stick to the frozen juice cans Why do people bring their own bags to the store Supermarket Bits 48 50 54 56 58 61 62 64 68
Nighttime Questions Where does the sun go at night Why do a cat’s eyes shine in the dark Is there a man in the moon Why do tulips close up at night Why do I yawn when I’m tired Why do stars twinkle Why doesn’t that bird fall off the branch What’s under my bed Why do I have to sleep 73 74 77 78 80 83 84 86 88 Outdoor Questions Why does it smell so fresh after it rains Why do worms come out when it’s wet 103 104 Why do dogs sniff everything Ow How does my cut stop bleeding 109 106 Why can’t I see just after the light goes out What makes that toy glow in the dark 93 95 Will I dream tonight 91 Why do dandelions turn white and fluffy Why is the sky blue What’s that white line in the sky Nighttime Bits 98 Why do I feel funny inside when I swing Why do some rocks sparkle Why do birds sing What’s a shadow Where do puddles go Outdoor Bits 110 113 114 117 119 120 123 124 128
Farm Animal Questions Why do ducks waddle How does a chick get out of the egg 165 166 Why does a bunny’s fur feel so soft 162 What’s a ewe Why are sheep shaved Why do cows moo What are the cows chewing Why do horses swish their tails 168 170 172 175 176 Why do horses sleep standing up Why do only some goats have horns 180 183 How do bees make honey 179 Why do pigs roll in the mud Farm Bits Index 184 188 190 Kitchen Questions Why does my tummy g-r-r-rowl Why does popcorn pop 132 135 136 Why are peaches fuzzy Why does dish soap bubble so much 139 How does the fridge keep food cold 140 143 Why do onions make you cry What makes food sizzle Why does garbage smell Where does glass come from Why do lemons make you pucker 144 146 149 151 Why do ice cubes crack How does blowing on food cool it off 155 158 Kitchen Bits 152
