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I bought this book for my 9 year old daughter and myself to read on a spring break road trip. She read while I drove and we discussed many of the questions as we drove through the Idaho desert. I was blown away by how well each person who answered a question broke it down so a child could understand it. And, I was also surprised how much I learned as we read the book, and also how much I learned about my daughter because of the conversations the questions and answers started.
Of course my daughter loved reading about why our wee is yellow, she got a great kick out of that, but what really got her excited were the questions about where we come from and what we are made of, she's very pleased to know we are all stardust!
I really liked that the experts who answered the agenda didn't have an agenda or an axe to grind. They were simply focused on giving the most scientifically or philosophically correct answer they could without adding their prejudice or personal opinions.
I strongly recommend this book for every parent who wants to deepen their relationship with their child while stretching the bounds of the child's (and often the parent's) intellect.
This is a must have book for every parent and grandparent!
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I bought this as a birthday gift for my 8 year old after reading an article about the author and the idea behind the creation of this book. It was an instant hit, she didnt put it down for a few weeks then it disappeared. I figured she was tired of it and had moved on to another book or activity. A week or so later I attended a class activity at her school (2nd Grade), I was shocked and surprised when the teacher told the class that it was their weekly reading time and were going to continue reading from my daughter's book!
Apparently the teacher had heard my daughter and another child discussing one of the many questions in there and wanted the whole class to participate, so my daughter handed her the book and it has now become a weekly section of their class, the school has also ordered a few more copies for other classes.
I must say that it is the best 16 dollars I have ever spent! I will say that some of the questions will be for older kids than 8, so the material should cover ages 6 to 12 or 14.
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I highly recommend this book. I love, love, love it, and so does my daughter (age 6). We started reading it together a month or so ago and enjoy picking topics to learn about together (you don't have to read the chapters in order). Sometimes, she likes to reread the chapters she's already read. We usually read fiction at night but this is great for a break in between. It's also a good book to keep in the car, as the chapters are short and interesting. You can reread it again and again and not get bored.
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Stunningly irresponsible. I don't recall ever asking for a refund based on a book's content, but I did this one. The editor of this thing should be shamed. It is supposedly appropriate for very young children:. Perhaps you would like to read and discuss the meaning of "drawing and quartering" in killing a man - this is your book. Or perhaps you would like to instruct your child - point by clearly defined point - in how to build a live fire. Its in here with a fake name for the author who mentions it is also important to know how to put a fire out but that he/she will answer that elsewhere. Or maybe the Spanish Inquisition is a fit topic for bedtime discussion in this grotesque children's book. I received my refund for this ugly exercise of what was intended as a gift for a friend's grandchild.
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Wonderful approaches to some pretty hefty questions. The explanations are clear and enjoyable to read. Even as an adult, I appreciate the approach and the candidness of the responses.
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