A stunningly illustrated question and answer book from Britannica, with answers to more than 130 questions that kids really want to know.

In this huge, authoritative and lavishly illustrated question and answer book from Britannica, you'll find the answers to all those questions curious kids want to know. Why do elephants have long trunks? Why are clouds different shapes? Why does popcorn pop? Why does your tummy rumble?

Why do we flush the toilet? This magnificent book features chapters on Space, the Body, Pets, Wild Animals, Bugs, Food and Machines, and also includes some of the mysteries which experts are still trying to solve! With stunning photography and gorgeous original illustrations by Kate Slater, this is the ultimate gift for kids who want to know WHY.

• Britannica offers authoritative, clear and fascinating answers to more than 100 questions that span space, earth, wild animals, pets, bugs, machines, the body and food. 
• A huge and lavishly illustrated book with more than 200 illustrations, including specially commissioned artworks by Kate Slater and stunning photography. 
• Pages feature 'Wacky Facts' and 'Who Knows?', where a spotlight is shone on the mysteries that scientists are still trying to solve.