What and Why Series

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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)

Book 1
Book 1

What's Chemistry all about?

An approachable introduction to what chemistry is, how it works and why it is vital to everyday life. Topics include: th... MoreWhat's Chemistry all about?

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Book 2
Book 2

Whats Biology All About

This is the first in a fantastic new range of science books, explaining biology in an informal, fun and informative way.... MoreWhats Biology All About

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Book 3
Book 3

What's Science all about?

This book contains the following Usborne titles: What's biology all about?, What's chemistry all about? and What's physi... MoreWhat's Science all about?

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Book 4
Book 4

What's Physics All About?

Discover why things fall to the ground, how sound travels through walls and how many wonderful inventions exist thanks t... MoreWhat's Physics All About?

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Book 5
Book 5

What's Maths All About?

Discover what numbers are and how they help describe the world around us, and learn about some of the greatest mathemati... MoreWhat's Maths All About?

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Book 6
Book 6

What's Happening to Me? (Boy)

A sensitive, detailed and informative guide to male puberty, this book will prove invaluable for both young boys and the... MoreWhat's Happening to Me? (Boy)

(4 reviews) 5 4
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Book 7
Book 7

What's Happening to Me? (Girl)

A sensitive, detailed and informative guide to female puberty, invaluable for young girls and parents alike, tackling ke... MoreWhat's Happening to Me? (Girl)

(6 reviews) 4 6
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Book 8
Book 8

What's Happening To Me? The Boy One

This totally revised edition of the bestselling 'What's Happening to Me?' guide comes with all-new artwork, and 16 more ... MoreWhat's Happening To Me? The Boy One

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