The Honest Book of Whys for Curious Kids
101 real answers to the big questions kids actually ask — across space, science, history, people, and how the world works.
Not 100,000 whys. Just the right ones.
“Engaging, educational, and easy to understand. My favorite feature is the ‘Short Answer’ box — the quick takeaway before diving deeper.”
“I’ve seen other examples of this type of book (‘100,000 Whys’ comes to mind), and I feel confident we picked the best of the bunch!”
“Perfect coffee table book. My kids pull it out during commercial breaks and it always sparks conversation.”
A smarter kind of “whys” book.
Some books underestimate kids. This one never does. The Honest Book of Whys for Curious Kids gives readers ages 8–14 — especially tweens, advanced readers, and kids ready for real explanations — thoughtful answers to the questions they actually ask.
Inside are 101 questions and 101 real answers, written in a direct, age-appropriate style. Each entry starts with a short response, then goes deeper with context, examples, and surprising facts — for readers who want to understand how things work, why people behave the way they do, and where the honest answer is sometimes, “We’re still figuring that out.”
Also by Billie Alexander
America 250: What Makes America America — 101 honest answers to big questions about America, for curious readers 10 and up. Paperback and Kindle.
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