NONFICTION - ELEMENTARY

There Are No Silly Questions: More than 200 Weird and Wacky Questions, Expertly Answered!

Nosy Crow. Oct. 2025. 144p. Tr $24.99. ISBN 9798887771960. K-Gr 4
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K-Gr 4–Clear explanations with a healthy dash of appropriate humor make this a very enjoyable read. For example, answering the question “How much space is there?” the text replies: “Short answer: oodles. Longer answer: ooooooodles.” A scientific answer is then provided, and the humorous tone continues throughout, each time making the information entertaining and digestible. The accompanying illustrations use bold, bright colors and highlight the humor of the questions, adding to the enjoyable reading experience. Intended to be read straight through or for readers to browse for informative tidbits, the book also features a list of subjects, index, and glossary. That makes this useful for the launch of a research project for students who want to ask the ultimate puzzlers such as “What was the first person’s name?” or “What happens if you fall into a volcano?”
VERDICT Clear explanations that acknowledge that not all questions have answers, this book encourages young thinkers to ponder the world around them and perhaps find some answers through their own investigations. Recommended for all collections seeking to add to theirgeneral knowledge sections.

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