"They know macaws have bones
inside their tongues to help them
crack the toughest shells.
And glass frogs have see-through
skin so they can hide in the leaves."
Do scientists know EVERYTHING? I think not, as there is something new to learn every single day. They do know A LOT more that I do. For that matter, they likely know much more than many of us do.
The little one who makes the first statement about scientists goes on to share what scientists do know. Each statement made makes clear that there is much they know about otters, sea stars, desert sands and thorny shrubs. The list does go on from page to page and about many places, events, and even people.
Soon there comes a time when;
" ... I have questions.
And no one - no one! - has the answers."
Text that follows offers an opportunity to ask the questions that have no simple, obvious answer. They are exactly what inquisitive, thinking kids are keen to ask for themselves. Just imagine what thoughts reading this book to a group kids might spark.
Digital artwork is warm and engaging. The settings are diverse, and encourage curiosity. A final page asks readers to return to their reading and find 10 different images from the book.
What questions do you have? What might you discover if you are creative and curious?
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