Bite-Sized Bedtime Science

Why does thunder arrive after the flash? How can a gecko hold on to a wall?

For a child who always has one more question before bed, Bite-Sized Bedtime Science offers 100 illustrated discoveries about the world around them.

Written for curious kids ages 6-12, each discovery pairs a short, clear explanation with a warm illustration and one idea to remember. Open to a favorite topic, read together, or let your child explore at their own pace.

Follow water from clouds to the ground, discover the slow forces that shape mountains, and look inside the human body. Meet animals that find their way in the dark, change color, or use surprising ways to survive.

Inside you'll find:

• 100 science discoveries organized into seven easy-to-browse groups.
• An illustration for every discovery, with diagrams and enlarged details identified when needed.
• Selected Word Corners that explain scientific terms without interrupting every page.
• Linked contents and a discovery list for finding favorites and returning to them.
• References for families who want to follow a question further.

The explanations are brief enough to read one at a time, with room to pause and talk. Parents can share a discovery aloud; children who prefer to read independently can choose their own starting point.

Pick a question for tonight and see where the conversation goes.