Why Do They Do That?!
Gross, weird & true answers for curious kids. Every book in the series turns fifty real kid-asked questions into full-page illustrated answers — with a Wow Fact on every single one.
The Series
One question. One page. A clear explanation, a hand-drawn diagram, and a Wow Fact — every single time.
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Why Do Sharks Do That?!
50 Wild Questions and Jaw-Dropping Answers About the Ocean's Most Misunderstood Hunters
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About Eli Thornwood
Eli Thornwood writes gross, weird, and true answer books for kids who ask a hundred "whys" a day. Every book in the Why Do They Do That?! series takes on a different corner of the animal kingdom and turns real science into something kids actually want to read out loud at the dinner table — no textbook language, no filler, just the facts worth knowing.
When not chasing down another Wow Fact, Eli can usually be found outside with a magnifying glass, convinced the next amazing discovery is hiding under the nearest rock.