With factual material presented in a lively style, this text presents everything you want to know about caves - how they are formed, who and what lives in them, and how they are explored by potholers.

Designed to amuse and intrigue the young reader, this addition to the I Wonder Why series answers many of the questions that children ask about deserts including: Are all deserts sandy, Why are cactuses spiny?, and Is there treasure in the desert?.

This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores 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.


IWW Fish Grew Legs

by Jackie Gaff

Published 20 August 2001
The best-selling I Wonder Why series has always been the perfect place for children to find the answers to their questions. With their quirky style and informative text, these books are great for gripping the imagination and for developing reading skills. Designed to amuse and intrigue the young reader, I Wonder Why Fish Grew Legs answers all sorts of fascinating questions that children ask about prehistory. Illustrated with stunning, high-quality artwork, a wealth of information is backed up with fun facts and lively cartoons. When did life on Earth begin? What killed the dinosaurs? When were elephants as small as pigs? - discover the answer to these questions and much, much more.

I Wonder Why Ponies Wear Shoes

by Jackie Gaff

Published 21 February 2011
This highly popular and long-running series has been revamped for a new generation of readers, with a clean, crisp redesign and colourful covers. The series explores 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. Designed to amuse and intrigue the young reader, I Wonder Why Horses Wear Shoes answers all sorts of fascinating questions that children ask about horses. Illustrated with stunning, high-quality artwork, a wealth of information is backed up with fun facts and lively cartoons. How high can horses jump? Which horse had wings? Can horses dance? - discover the answers to these questions and much, much more.