Eyewitness Question and Answer Book (Eyewitness Guides)
Eyewitness Science Series
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What’s inside...
Provides the opportunity to find out how many weird and wonderful facts you really know. Culled from the files of the 'Eyewitness Guides', this book contains 250 questions dealing with nature, history, science and technology. A book to browse through and pick up snippets of information, to use for trivia evenings and to use for testing your knowledge. More than 250 fascinating questions and amazing answers are illustrated with Eyewitness-style photographs.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-12
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is one new fact you learned from this book and why did you find it interesting?
Can you think of a way the information from the book could be useful in everyday life?
How would you explain one of the book's topics to a friend?
What questions do you have after reading this book?
If you could add a chapter to the book, what topic would you choose and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage curiosity by asking your child to pick a particular topic from the book and explore it further together.
Use the book as a springboard for a mini project or experiment that relates to one of the subjects covered.
Discuss the visuals and ask your child to describe what they see and how it relates to the text, enhancing their understanding and retention.
Connect the topics to real-world events or personal experiences to make the information more relatable and memorable.
Praise their efforts to understand and engage with the content, reinforcing positive learning behaviors.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and the importance of asking questions
Explanation: The book encourages children to explore a wide range of topics by posing intriguing questions followed by detailed answers, fostering a natural curiosity and desire for knowledge.
Real-World Application: Children learn to ask questions about the world around them, enhancing their understanding and interaction with their environment.
Example Lesson: Critical thinking
Explanation: By presenting information through a question-and-answer format, the book prompts young readers to think critically about the answers and assess the reliability and relevance of information.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children in everyday problem-solving and decision-making, enabling them to navigate challenges more effectively.
Example Lesson: Appreciation for diverse subjects
Explanation: The book covers a variety of topics from different fields such as science, history, and nature, which broadens the child's knowledge and interest in different subjects.
Real-World Application: This broad perspective can inspire a lifelong passion for learning and exploration across different areas of interest.
Example Lesson: Reading comprehension and retention
Explanation: The engaging question-and-answer format helps to enhance reading skills by making the reader actively think about the content they are reading.
Real-World Application: Improved reading comprehension aids in academic performance and better understanding of complex materials in school.