This color-illustrated reference features relatively brief answers to about 800 common questions children ask. Entries are grouped in sections on topical areas such as outer space, Earth, animals, plants, people around the world, politics and government, how things work, measurement and time, and the body. A final chapter answers tough questions on divorce, life after death, and God. This second edition adds new questions today's kids are likely to ask: Why do some women wear veils? How does an electric car work? What is a test tube baby? What is global warming? Color photos and illustrations are included on about half of the book's pages. Information on the author is not given. The book is distributed by Independent Publishers Group. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

As a launching pad for inquisitive young minds and a life raft for parents at wits end, this collection addresses a critical part of being a kid: asking questions. A wide variety of questions are answered, such as Is there life on Mars? Do rivers ever dry up? Why are there wars? Is there such a thing as a funny bone? What is DNA? Having this nearby will equip every parent for those difficult, absurd, or sometimes funny questions from their kids.