questions and answers

Answers such questions about reptiles as why do snakes stare, are frogs and newts reptiles, and which reptile lives longest.

Serafina is summoned from her village to the magical cottage of a great aunt she has never heard of and learns that she is meant to become the new Baba Yaga, whose magical role is answering the first question any stranger might ask her with the truth.

Presents information on mummies in question-and-answer format, explaining how various cultures around the world made mummies in ancient times and what scientists learn by studying them, and describes significant mummy discoveries, providing color illustrations.

Presents a brief biography of Abraham Lincoln, in a narrative, question and answer format, explaining his childhood and youth, growing up poor in Kentucky, his education, law career, family life, and presidency. Includes illustrations.

Questions and answers present information about the building, passengers, launching, sailing, sinking, and rediscovery of the Titanic. Includes illustrations, archival images, and step-by-step diagrams.

Uses a question-and-answer format to explain how presidential elections and the U.S. government work.

Uses a question and answer format to discuss the structure and function of plants.

Provides information on our universe, the Earth, animals, plants, mathematics, the fine arts, grammar, etiquette, and other areas.

Contains answers to questions such as why do ants congregate on sidewalks, why do dentist offices smell the same, and what happens to the tread that wears off tires?.