Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Science Questions That Children Ask
Jack Myers · 1995
78/100
👍 Worth It
Jack Myers spent more than forty years answering children's science questions for Highlights, and that depth of practiced explanation shows — these are not dumbed-down answers but genuinely satisfying ones that model how to think about the natural world. The Q&A format is perfect for dipping into rather than reading cover to cover, which suits its audience exactly. A dependable gift for a curious 6-to-12-year-old, with enough Myers expertise behind it that parents can trust the science.
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safety96
substance76
craft78
originality72
accuracy82
hype85
age-fit88
human-eye78
Penny’s verdict78
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