By Kathy Wollard, Illustrated by Debra Solomon

Maybe the first "How come?" question is "How come these books do so well?" And the answer is in how they cater to every boy and girl's insatiable curiosity about the world around them! Crack science writer Kathy Wollard answers 125 sneakily simple questions that ambush even the most erudite moms and dads. Like: "Why do apples turn brown when cut?", "Why do we get dizzy from spinning around on the playground?" or "How can a fly walk up the kitchen wall?".

The 125 questions are all derived from the experiences central to a kid's world - stuff that happens at home, in the backyard, at school, on vacation. There are the inevitable insect questions - "Why do bees die after they sting someone?" (the honeybee's stinger is barbed, and can't detach from the bee without pulling out its venom sac, a fatal injury). Food questions - "Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?" (a fruit, in fact a berry). Science questions - "We used dry ice in our school play to make fog. How does it do that?" (unlike water, carbon dioxide goes straight from gas to solid and back - when frozen as dry ice, it "melts" into fog). And the classic: "Why can't we tickle ourselves?" (tickling depends on the element of surprise, and the brain can't surprise itself).

Softcover containing 304 pages.

The ingenuity of MightyMind makes it a stand-out favorite with teachers and child development experts. An activity toy that develops the essential skills every child needs. MightyMind develops creativity and helps children understand visual/spatial relationships. A great confidence builder in a fun, purposeful format.

This version of Mighty Mind has magnetic tiles. It contains 32 proportional design tiles in 6 basic geometric shapes, 4 colours, in large and small sizes, plus matching magnetic shapes. The tiles are neatly stored in the convenient cotton storage pouch. Also included is a deck of 30 sturdy puzzle board cards which are organized and programmed in numerical sequence to show children how to build and solve puzzles.

All items are enclosed in a handy storage tin, ideal for travel. Recognized as a valuable learning tool in over 17 countries around the world! Universal in appeal as no language is required. Children learn to solve puzzles entirely on their own. Starting with the simple concept of manipulating two half circles, the child creates a full circle. Then by following a logical numerically programmed sequence of patterns, the child learns how to manipulate 32 geometric shapes to build pictures of increasing complexity.

Whether your child uses the enclosed pattern cards or designs his own figures, animals, people, buildings and imaginative pictures...increased skills result. Just the right level of challenge in problem solving and visual spatial experiences. Predictable Success. Brilliant Colors. Intriguing Pictures to Create on their Own. Smarter kids. Great Fun. MightyMind.

The awesome Magnetic Sea Explorer from MightyMind is a creative adventure activity that builds the skills that every child needs! It shows children how to build and solve colourful puzzles, as they combine shapes and design blocks to create aquatic figures such as fish, sea creatures, boats and more!

Smart Game's Hide and Seek Canada is an adventure in the Canadian forest! Hundreds of combinations... but only 1 solution! Beavers, Canadian geese, moose, racoons, grizzly bears, only a few will stay visible. Now it is your turn to position the 4 "forest" puzzle pieces on the board and duplicate the animals that are visible in the challenge booklet. Includes 48 challenges in varying levels of difficulty and their solutions!

For 1 player. Can be played in both English and French.

Magnetic MightyMind® Zoo Adventure is an ideal travel companion for keeping kids creatively busy on long trips. This dramatic and colourful play-alone activity provides hours of fascinating fun by challenging children to think for themselves. Kids get totally absorbed as they follow the carefully programmed series of puzzles that build the skills every child needs. MightyMind Zoo Adventure provides the essential elements for developing independence and self-expression by encouraging children to accomplish tasks which are rewarding and build self-confidence.

Includes 32 magnetic design tiles in 6 basic geometric shapes, 30 different puzzle boards, as well as a cards and storage bag.