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Over Everything: National Geographic Kids Why? is an illustrated question-and-answer book offering more than a thousand answers across topics from the human body and animals to Earth and space. Short, entertaining explanations, photos, trivia, profiles, and activities make it suited to browsing as well as screen-free reading.
At a glance
- More than 1,111 answers presented in a Q&A format.
- Topics span science and the natural world, including the human body, animals, oceans, and space.
- Includes photos and illustrations alongside trivia, top-ten lists, explorer profiles, and activities.
- The publisher describes it as a screen-free travel companion and classroom or homeschool resource.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Wide-ranging questions and concise answers offer multiple points of entry for curious readers.
- Illustrations and colorful photography complement the text, while extra trivia and activities vary the format.
- A substantial 224-page reference-style book can be browsed by topic rather than read straight through.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | National Geographic Kids |
|---|---|
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| Publication date | October 13, 2015 |
| Reading age (listing) | 7 - 10 years, from customers |
| Grade level | 3 - 7 |
| Weight listed | 2.74 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.41 x 0.87 x 12.28 inches |
| ISBN-10 (listing) | 9781426320965 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 (listing) | 978-1426320965 |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Curious children who enjoy jumping between questions and topics.
- Families looking for an illustrated, screen-free book for travel or shared browsing.
- Classrooms and homeschool settings seeking a broad supplementary Q&A resource.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking an in-depth textbook or a focused guide to just one subject.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as engaging, easy to read, educational, and useful for answering many children's questions, with photos and illustrations singled out as attention-grabbing. The listing also shows a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 15,381 global ratings. These reactions suit the book's illustrated, broad-topic Q&A format, but neither the rating nor feedback guarantees that it will cover a particular child's questions in depth.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the breadth and informativeness of the content, its readability, illustrations, and educational appeal.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of book is National Geographic Kids Why?
It is an illustrated Q&A book with more than 1,111 answers to children's questions across a broad range of topics.
What extras are included beyond the answers?
The listing describes top-ten lists, weird-but-true trivia, explorer profiles, and activities, alongside photos and illustrations.
Is this a single-subject science book?
No. The description spans subjects including the human body, animals, oceans, and space, with questions ranging from lighthearted to serious.
What age and school level does the listing suggest?
It lists a reading age of 7–10 years and grade level 3–7, the reading-age field specifies that it is based on customers.
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