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First Big Book of Why

by Amy Shields   |  Ages 0-4
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First Big Book of Why
First Big Book of Why

Curious preschoolers' interactive question-and-answer adventure.

As a parent seeking to quench the endless "why's" from your little one, this book is a treasure trove. It taps into their inherent curiosity in the form of questions they relate to and gives you a wonderful tool to engage with them educationally. The interactive elements, from games to crafts, make learning an adventure they'll want to embark on daily.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

First Big Book of Why

by Amy Shields   |  Ages 0-4
Compare to estimated retail price: ₱1,100.00 PHP  

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ISBN: 9781426307935
Authors: Amy Shields
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Date of Publication: 2011-05-10
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Educational, Preschool
Related Topics: Early Learning, Reference, Picture Books, Science & Nature, Nature
Goodreads rating: 4.47
(rated by 1024 readers)

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Linking to a popular feature in the super successful National Geographic Little Kids magazine, this book brings the browsable fun of the bestselling National Geographic Kids Almanac to a new audience: preschoolers! Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child's immediate world, the Big Book of Why delivers lively information, hands-on games, simple recipes, crafts, and more. What makes a car go? How does mushy dough become a crispy cookie? What does the doctor see in my throat? An essential parent reference, The Big Book of Why invites children to ask big questions, think big thoughts, and get answers that are accurate, engaging, level-appropriate, and based on sound educational findings. It helps prepare preschoolers for school in an interactive way—the very best way to foster learning at this age, according to research. Highly photographic and playful, this big book is an adventure in exploration.
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Curious preschoolers' interactive question-and-answer adventure.

As a parent seeking to quench the endless "why's" from your little one, this book is a treasure trove. It taps into their inherent curiosity in the form of questions they relate to and gives you a wonderful tool to engage with them educationally. The interactive elements, from games to crafts, make learning an adventure they'll want to embark on daily.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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