Why is Soap So Slippery? (Question & Answer Storybooks) - Softcover

Ripley, Catherine

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199104646 ISBN 13: 9780199104642

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 1998

Synopsis

A colour picture book to help answer some of the questions children ask about very common experiences like bath time and shopping. It is one of four in a series of read aloud storybooks with non-fiction questions and answers. The books are aimed at pre-school, nursery and reception-class children and questions are phrased as a child would ask them. Some of the questions include: how can hot and cold water run out of the same tap? Animals do not have bath tubs, so how do they stay clean? Why do worms come out when it's wet? Where do apples come from in winter? Why do I yawn when I'm tired? And so on. Catherine Ripley, the author provides answers that should not only satisfy children's curiosity, but will do so without being condescending or overly complex. Scot Ritchie's illustrations are intended to add to the idea that learning can be fun.

About this title

About the Author

If there is such a thing as an expert on kids' questions, it would be Catherine Ripley. As a former editor of the award-winning Chickadee magazine for young children, Catherine began collecting questions submitted by curious readers. She continued through visits to various schools and libraries, turning her talent for making science fun to all the great questions kids could come up with. Catherine is also the author of Two Dozen Dinosaurs (Owl Books).

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199104646
• ISBN 13: 9780199104642
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32