Linking to a popular feature in the super successfulNational Geographic Little Kidsmagazine, this book brings the browsable fun of the bestsellingNational Geographic Kids Almanac to a new audience: preschoolers! Using an interactive question-and-answer format and content grounded in a child's immediate world, theBig Book of Whydelivers 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, TheBig Book of Whyinvites 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.“Highly photographic and playful, this big book is an adventure in exploration and will make long car rides seem like a quick trip around the corner!”–Woman of Many Roles blogAmy Shieldsis a longtime editor of National Geographic books who is known for her work in children's literature. She has written several popular titles, includingLittle Kids First Big Book of Whyand numerous installments for the National Geographic Readers series. Shields lives in upstate New York with her beloved dogs, Jenny and Toby.CN