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Why Can't I Sleep?

Ajun's book on bears says he should be sleeping all through winter. That's funny. He never has before, but he'll give it a try. So why can't he sleep? More →

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Animals · Science

Why Can't Penguins Fly?

Do spiders have a heart? How do cockroaches survive without a head? Why can't penguins fly? answers all these intriguing questions about the science of animals, and much more. More →

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Life Science

Why Chemistry Matters

Four new titles have been added to this fascinating series from Crabtree Publishing that aims to make chemistry fun for young readers! Using common examples from everyday life, Why Chemistry… More →

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Life Science

Why do animals become extinct?

Animals have become extinct for many reasons. The most famous example, the extinction of the dinosaurs, may have been the result of an asteroid hitting Earth or an Ice Age freezing them to… More →

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Life Science

Why do animals migrate?

Autumn is the time that many birds fly to places with warmer climates. Spring signals their return trip. Many birds migrate to keep warm and to find food that is not available in their winter More →

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Science

Why Does a Mirror Show Things Backwards?

Why is the sky blue? Where does light go when you switch it off? Why does a mirror show things backwards? answers all these intriguing questions about the science of light, and much more. More →

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Civics · Social Studies

Why Does Democracy Matter?

Appealing text and supportive images introduce young readers to democratic principles, including fairness, equality, and respect for legitimate authority and rules. Young readers will also… More →

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Social Studies

Why Does Media Literacy Matter?

This timely series encourages readers to build the essential media literacy skills needed to become critical consumers of information, ideas, and news. The series examines core concepts… More →

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Economics

Why Does Money Matter?

This title explores the role of money in the lives of people around the world, including its necessity for meeting basic needs, as well as the importance for charity. Through authentic… More →

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Science

Why Doesn't the Moon Fall Out of the Sky?

How can a plane fly upside down? Why aren't there any super-giant humans? Why doesn't the Moon fall out of the sky? answers all these intriguing questions about the science of forces, and much more. More →

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Health · Science

Why Don't Eyeballs Fall Out?

Why is blood red? What exactly is a belly button for? Why don't your eyeballs fall out? answers all these intriguing questions about the science of the human body, and much more. More →

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Life Science · Physical Science

Why Do We Need Air?

Clean air is essential to the health of the planet. This colorful title examines the importance of air to all living things and provides practical ways young readers can protect this valuable More →

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