This is a highly popular and long-running series that explores the questions that young readers ask about the world around them in an unrivalled child-friendly style. The conversational format is perfect for delivering solid information in a natural, amusing and imaginative way. "I Wonder Why the Dodo is Dead" takes a look at animals in danger, their habitats, causes of extinction and the efforts that are being made to conserve them. Sensitive to environmental issues, this a welcome and timely treatment of a high-interest topic.

Iww;Dodo Is Dead (Pb)

by Andrew Charman

Published 25 July 1996

Why do leaves change color in the fall?, Are plants really alive?, and Why do plants have flowers? -- these are some of the questions children love to ask their parents, and the answers are growing right here!

Written for 6 to 9 year olds this authoritat ive text answers the questions that children really ask abou t plant life. The book is designed to amuse and intrigue by means of artwork, cartoons and simple analogies. '