The books in this series are handy guides to topics of science for readers aged 11 and up. They are great at describing the world around us, as well as teaching readers a new thing or two when it comes to their favourite subjects.
Looking at a range of topics from chemistry and biology to puberty and physics, these books are packed full of charts, stats, comic strips, fact boxes and 'nerdy notes' post-its. We love the conversational style and how easily explained important key subjects are explained – and why they apply to everyday life. Plus, some books even include simple experiments that give children working examples to learn from.
If you'd like to read more non-fiction series about all your favourite topics from science to history, do check out our Best Non-Fiction Book Series for 11 and 12 year olds blog post for more recommendations.
All the What and Why books in order:
Book 1: What's Happening To Me? (Girl) (2006)
Book 2: What's Happening To Me? (Boy) (2006)
Book 3: What's Biology All About? (2009)
Book 4: What's Chemistry All About? (2012)
Book 5: What's Science All About? (2012)
Book 6: What's Physics All About? (2013)
Book 7: What's Maths All About? (2015)
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