Curious kids ask the best questions!

What keeps the stars from falling from the sky? Why do metal boats float? And more importantly, why don't cars run on apple juice?! All these questions and more are found in the pages of this science Q & A book with questions from the most inquisitive of science center visitors-kids. With help from a slew of scientists, author Kira Vermond serves up the answers to more than 50 quizzical queries in a fun and engaging style. Vibrant illustrations by Suharu Ogawa add to the appeal, making this a STEM-tastic gift for young graduates, science buffs, and everyone who loves to ask "Why?".

• Poster
• Bookmarks
• Presented at the Association of Science and Technology Centers conference, Mar/Sep 2019 in Toronto
• Ontario Science Centre events for their fiftieth anniversary
• Pitch to gift market for other science educational institutions
• Social media including quizes
• National Science Literacy Week Canada (Sept)

About the Author
Kira Vermond leads a double life. She's written more than 1,500 articles for adults as a journalist and six nonfiction books for kids about money, puberty, geography, science, fads, and lies. In other words, she likes to mix things up. She lives in Guelph, Ontario. Suharu Ogawa is a Toronto-based illustrator originally from Japan. After working as an art librarian in California for several years, she packed up her suitcase and moved to Canada in 2011. Now she creates illustrations for various publications.

Awards
Short-listed for Hackmatack Children's Choice Book Award 2020 (Canada).



Book Information
ISBN 9781773213026
Author Kira Vermond
Format Hardback
Page Count 88
Imprint Annick Press Ltd
Publisher Annick Press Ltd