If you are a young friend full of curiosity about the world, don’t miss this book. The moment you open it, the door to the world’s secrets slowly opens for you.
—Gou Lijun, Researcher, National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences

This picture book series covers a wide range of topics, all filled with knowledge children are eager to explore. Following the little arctic fox “Little Kanzan” and with the help of Dr. Snowman, young readers unlock answers to wonderfully imaginative questions. Beyond gaining knowledge, this series inspires curiosity and nurtures children to think like scientists and forge ahead like explorers.
—Lin Qinwen, Senior Engineer, Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Even better suited for children than the text-only version.
—Li Miao, Professor, Department of Physics, Southern University of Science and Technology

A thoughtfully made picture book. It offers both knowledge and perspective. I’ll be reading it with my daughter.
—Tian Jishun, Renowned Obstetrician and Gynecologist

This is how children grow: gazing at the stars and dreaming of space, asking endless questions about everything around them. This series treasures every question a child asks and guides them toward the stars and beyond.
—Guo Jianning, Standing Committee Member of the Science and Technology Commission, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation; Chief Engineer for Commercial Remote Sensing Satellites

As a more expansive version designed to spark curiosity, it makes an excellent supplement.
—A Jia, Children’s Book Author, Researcher, and Promoter

★Copyright sold: Vietnamese version! The “Culture” section has been sold in Thai as well!
★ Reprinted within one month of publication—over 100,000 sets sold!
★ 200 selected questions and 800 knowledge points, covering everything from nature and culture to everyday life.
★ Compiled and reviewed by a top-tier team of experts, with content support from a nationally renowned Q&A platform. Recommended by the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation and experts from the National Astronomical Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
★ Recommended for 3-8 years old children.

The series includes 10 volumes:
Where Can I Find Dinosaur Fossils? (Prehistoric Life)
Can a Giraffe Break Its Own Neck? (Animals)
Why Do Roses Have Thorns? (Plants)
Where Does the Sun Hide When It Rains? (Nature)
Why Don’t Stars Fall Out of the Sky? (Universe)
Did Ancient People Have Ice Cream? (Culture)
Why Do We Burp After Drinking Soda? (Human Body)
Why Can’t I Keep Playing on My Phone? (Habits)
Why Shouldn’t I Play on the Escalator? (Safety)
Why Do Adults Keep Playing on Their Phones? (Daily Life)

From a child’s perspective and using language children understand, this series presents scientific topics in a lively Q&A format across ten major themes—animals, plants, prehistoric life, the universe, nature, daily life, the human body, habits, safety, and culture. It aims to spark and satisfy children’s natural curiosity about science.

Each volume contains 20 questions. This particular volume focuses on plants. Check out if there are any questions that interest you!

Do sunflowers always face the sun?
Why are lotus roots full of holes?
Why does eating chili peppers cause a burning sensation in the mouth?
Why are some oranges sour while others are sweet?
Why do roses have thorns?
Why should fruits be eaten raw while vegetables should be cooked?
Why does corn have “whisks” on it?
Are there any black flowers?
Why do some plants eat insects?
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Zhihu is a top-class Q&A online community in China and a wonderland for curious citizens. Influenced by its serious, professional and friendly community atmosphere, unique product mechanism and structural, accessible and quality contents, it gathers a great number of the most creative people in these industries: Chinese Internet Technology, Business, Film and Television, Fashion, Culture and Mother and Child. You can find interesting and meaningful answers to children’s whimsical questions and solutions to troubles in parenting.

Do sunflowers always face the sun?
Why can some algae survive in dark underwater areas without sunlight?
Why are lotus roots full of holes?
Why does eating chili peppers cause a burning sensation in the mouth?
Why are some oranges sour while others are sweet?
Why does the mimosa plant “shy away” when touched?
Why does durian smell bad but taste good?
Why does steamed bun become sweeter as you chew it?
Why do roses have thorns?
Why do peeled apples turn yellow quickly?
Why do dandelions scatter their seeds when blown by the wind?
Why should fruits be eaten raw while vegetables should be cooked?
Why do peaches have hairs on them?
Why is the center of a watermelon sweet while the outside is also sweet?
Why do coconut trees mostly grow by the sea?
Why do some trees lose their leaves while others don’t?
Why does corn have “whisks” on it?
Are there any black flowers?
Why do some plants eat insects?
Why can seeds germinate and grow?