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Why Is Water Wet?: Questions and Answers about Chemistry

by Anne Rooney

Chemistry in the questions of everyday life

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Chemistry in the questions of everyday life

From fizzy soda and tearful onion chopping to the origins of plastic, the questions here connect familiar experiences with core chemistry topics. The Q&A format moves across atoms, elements, chemical bonds, and reactions, giving each subject a practical point of entry. Full-color illustrations accompany the explanations, while the book’s scope links small-scale chemical ideas to things children encounter around them.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children aged 9–12 who enjoy asking questions about how everyday things work
  • Young readers looking for an illustrated introduction to chemistry
  • Budding scientists interested in short question-and-answer explanations

Themes

Everyday chemistryAtoms and elementsChemical bonding and reactionsCuriosity and scientific explanation

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Book overview

A lively hardback guide of unforgettable chemistry facts for curious kids, brought to life by full-color illustrations.

What makes soda fizz? Why do onions make us cry? And where does plastic actually come from? Every page kicks off with a fascinating question that pulls young readers straight into the surprising science behind the everyday world.

Award-winning science writer Anne Rooney leads this fun-filled journey, guiding kids through atoms, elements, chemical bonding, reactions and the wonders hiding in plain sight. Illustrator Darcie Olley brings each idea to life with bright, witty artwork that sparks laughter as well as learning.

Inside, curious minds will enjoy:
- Dozens of engaging, kid-friendly science questions
- Clear explanations that demystify tricky concepts
- Full-color illustrations packed with character and charm

Perfect for budding scientists who love asking "why?", this vibrant Q&A book transforms curiosity into discovery - one amazing fact at a time.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Ask Me Anything? invites young readers aged to explore the weird, wonderful and downright surprising science behind everyday life. Each book opens the door to a different area of science, offering clear, exciting explanations that make tricky ideas easy to understand.
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