I Wonder Why Camels Have Humps: And Other Questions About Animals
I Wonder Why Series
What’s inside...
Children are fascinated by the world around them, and 'why' is a favourite word. This series takes as its starting point this natural desire to understand the world, and then feeds it with text and illustrations designed both to entertain and to inform. This book focuses on the animal world, and each spread contains one, two or three questions which investigate a specific theme or topic. Alongside are additional snippets of relevant information.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think camels have humps, and how do they help them survive?
Which animal in the book surprised you the most and why?
What are some unique features other animals have, and how do those features help them?
If you could have a special feature like any animal in the book, what would it be and why?
How do you think learning about different animals can help us take better care of them?
Tip: Role play these questions
Foster curiosity by asking your child to guess the answers before reading more about the animals.
Relate the animal facts to your child's everyday life or to animals they are familiar with to make the information more relatable and memorable.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite animal from the book and describe its special features to you.
After reading, watch a documentary or visit a zoo to see some of the animals in real life, enhancing the connection with the book.
Discuss the importance of animal conservation and how understanding animals can help us protect them.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The book's format of posing intriguing questions about animals naturally encourages children's curiosity and desire to learn more about the natural world.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this natural curiosity to explore and ask questions about their everyday environment, fostering a lifelong love for learning.
Example Lesson: Understanding Diversity in Nature
Explanation: By introducing various animal adaptations like camels' humps, the book teaches children about biodiversity and the uniqueness of different species.
Real-World Application: This can help children appreciate and respect biological differences and diversity among people and other living creatures.
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking
Explanation: Each question about animals is followed by a clear, educational answer that aids in developing critical thinking as children assess information.
Real-World Application: Children can utilize critical thinking skills in school and in daily decisions, evaluating information before accepting it as true.
Example Lesson: Conservation Awareness
Explanation: Explaining animal characteristics and their roles in the ecosystem, the book subtly promotes awareness of the importance of conservation.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of environmental preservation and can participate in or advocate for conservation efforts in their communities.