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product_id: 286596266
title: "Britannica's First Big Book of Why: Why can't penguins fly? Why do we brush our teeth? Why does popcorn pop? The ultimate book of answers for kids who need to know WHY!"
price: "190.96 DT"
currency: TND
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reviews_count: 13
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# Britannica's First Big Book of Why: Why can't penguins fly? Why do we brush our teeth? Why does popcorn pop? The ultimate book of answers for kids who need to know WHY!

**Price:** 190.96 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Britannica's First Big Book of Why: Why can't penguins fly? Why do we brush our teeth? Why does popcorn pop? The ultimate book of answers for kids who need to know WHY!
- **How much does it cost?** 190.96 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/286596266-britannicas-first-big-book-of-why-why-cant-penguins-fly)

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- Customers looking for quality international products

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## Description

WHY do elephants have trunks? WHY are clouds different shapes? WHY does my tummy rumble? Britannica’s huge, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated question and answer book will satisfy even the most curious kids, with over 100 questions verified by Britannica experts. Spanning a range of topics including animals, the body, machines, space, and more, this book provides clear and accessible explanations—and even explores some of the mysteries that experts are still trying to solve! By encouraging kids to question how the world works, Britannica First Big Book of Why supports STEAM learning and nurtures enquiring minds. With stunning photography and gorgeous original illustrations by Kate Slater, this is the ultimate gift for kids aged 4+ who need to know WHY!

Review: Kids love it. - Great book. Bright pictures and very informative and accurate.
Review: Great book - Fun book to read with my 5 year old that is always asking why questions.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,432 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Humor Encyclopedias #16 in Children's Mystery & Wonders Books (Books) #58 in Children's Reference Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,037 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kids love it.
*by M***D on March 21, 2026*

Great book. Bright pictures and very informative and accurate.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book
*by N***E on February 20, 2026*

Fun book to read with my 5 year old that is always asking why questions.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for ages 6-10ish
*by A***N on December 1, 2025*

Amazing art + real world photo visuals, very simple text info. As a teacher reviewing educational books for potential use in my own classes, this book seemed to be best for ages 6-10ish, or 1st-5th grades. Some of the photos and animal/insect choices were genuinely incredible, using their vibrant colors and shapes to inspire kids to appreciate/explore our natural world.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Britannica First Big Book of Why
- Britannica All New Children's Encyclopedia
- Britannica's Encyclopedia Infographica: 1,000s of Facts & Figures-about Earth, space, animals, the body, technology & more-Revealed in Pictures

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*Last updated: 2026-06-02*