50 Big Questions to Discover the World
Big Questions Explorers Series
2025
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What’s inside...
A visually engaging, question-and-answer guide that helps children aged 7-11 explore our planet’s science, cultures, and environments. Through 50 carefully chosen questions—ranging from “Why do oceans have tides?” to “How do people celebrate the New Year around the globe?”—readers travel across continents and centuries, discovering key facts, surprising stories, and hands-on activities that bring each topic to life. Bright infographics, photographs, and maps turn complex ideas into fun, digestible snippets, encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-10
Length
54 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Which question surprised you the most, and why?
How can we help protect one ecosystem mentioned in the book?
What new fact will you share with a friend tomorrow?
Did any chapter change how you see your hometown?
Tip: Role play these questions
Connect chapters to real-world outings (e.g., museum visits).
Encourage children to keep a ‘Big Question’ journal.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Ask questions fearlessly
Explanation: Every chapter begins with a child-friendly ‘why’ question.
Real-World Application: Practice asking follow-up questions during school lessons.
Example Lesson: Think like a scientist
Explanation: Experiments model observation, hypothesis, and conclusion.
Real-World Application: Use simple home experiments to test ideas.
Example Lesson: Celebrate diversity
Explanation: Cultural chapters compare global traditions without ranking them.
Real-World Application: Show respect for classmates’ traditions and holidays.
Example Lesson: Protect the planet
Explanation: Environmental questions end with actionable eco-tips.
Real-World Application: Start a recycling or energy-saving habit at home.
Example Lesson: Connect the dots
Explanation: Links between geology, climate, and culture illustrate interdependence.
Real-World Application: See how local actions impact global systems.