Blog Tour: First Big Book of How
I am delighted to be taking part in the Blog Tour for ‘First Big Book of How’! Children are always bursting with natural curiosity about the world around them and this beautifully presented, chunky volume is the perfect place for them to find the answers they are looking for!
The book is divided into six clear sections: The Body, Machines and Buildings, Wild Animals, Bugs and Creepy Crawlies, Earth and Space. A contents page lists all the questions posed in each section and there is a comprehensive index at the end to help locate specific information, but this is a book which is perfect for browsing! A clear explanation is given in answer to each question, using straightforward language and in a good sized font, making it perfect for younger readers. Technical terms are explained within the text and a glossary at the back of the book offers further definitions. Fact boxes and diagrams add further details.
A lot of thought has been given to the presentation of this book. ‘Wow! What’s that?’ spreads are scattered throughout, showing close up images, offering a fascinating look at various things like the tongue or a dragonfly. Other spreads are called ‘Tell me how…now!’ which pose and answer specific questions- a chameleon’s tongue is up to 20cm long, the oldest tree in the world is almost 5000 years old, 280 people have been to the International Space Station… There is so much to learn here!
Some of the facts are truly disgusting- bogies can be green, brown or even pink depending on what’s trapped in it- which is sure to add to their appeal! There are questions here which you don’t know you want the answers to until you see them! How do worms know where they are going? Now I know! This is the sort of book which offers endless entertainment as it will be returned to again and again, allowing readers to share gleaned gems of knowledge. There is much in here which supports topics covered in the school curriculum, making it a useful book for home and school!
Illustrated with an appealing mix of photographs and pictures, ‘First Big Book of How’ is a real treasure trove of knowledge and discovery.
First Big Book of How
Sally Symes and Saranne Taylor, illustrated by Kate Slater
What on Earth ISBN: 978-1804661185