Packed full of fascinating facts and quirky questions, this volume has something for every inquisitvie child, with over 140 topics, ranging from dinosaurs, birds, and oceans to medieval castles and space-age technology. Presented in an easy-to-follow format, each topic has a short introduction followed by the questions that children love asking and straightforward answers to increase their knowledge of the world around them. Suitable for reading alone, with a friend, or with an adult, every question is clearly presented with an easy-to-grasp, complete answer paired with an illustration or diagram. And to test your knowledge, there is a fun, quick-fire, multiple-choice quiz at the end of every topic.

Includes index.

Stars and planets -- Planet earth -- Dinosaurs -- Birds -- Ancient civilizations -- Knights and castles -- Inventions -- Transportation.