There Are No Silly Questions - by Mike Rampton (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Have you ever wondered . . .

If dinosaurs sneezed?

How long would it take to run around the world?

If moths like light so much, why do they only come out at night?

Find out in this hilarious collection of more than 200 wacky and wide-ranging questions, cleverly answered by author Mike Rampton with help from world-leading experts from the University of Cambridge. Covering everything from science, math, and zoology to history, art, and sports, There Are No Silly Questions answers all the questions you've always wondered about--and some you've never even thought to ask. Rampton's answers are brought to life with delightfully zany, full-color illustrations from award-winning illustrator Guilherme Karsten. The perfect gift for curious readers of any age, this treasure trove of knowledge proves that there are truly no silly questions, only ones still waiting to be asked. . . .

Review Quotes

Behold! More than 200 weird and wacky questions expertly answered in a book produced through the largesse of the University of Cambridge. What kinds of questions? Stuff like: Why do we burp? Why do we have two nostrils but only one mouth (did you know that we only breath out of one nostril at a time and we switch off)? Which animal has the most bones? Which animal has the most teeth? The book alternates between science, history, animals, and humans. Would there still be people if dinosaurs didn't exist? Find out here!--Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production

Clear explanations with a healthy dash of appropriate humor make this a very enjoyable read. For example, answering the question "How much space is there?" the text replies: "Short answer: oodles. Longer answer: ooooooodles." A scientific answer is then provided, and the humorous tone continues throughout, each time making the information entertaining and digestible. The accompanying illustrations use bold, bright colors and highlight the humor of the questions, adding to the enjoyable reading experience. Intended to be read straight through or for readers to browse for informative tidbits, the book also features a list of subjects, index, and glossary. That makes this useful for the launch of a research project for students who want to ask the ultimate puzzlers such as "What was the first person's name?" or "What happens if you fall into a volcano?" VERDICT Clear explanations that acknowledge that not all questions have answers, this book encourages young thinkers to ponder the world around them and perhaps find some answers through their own investigations. Recommended for all collections seeking to add to their general knowledge sections.--John Scott, School Library Journal

"This book encourages young thinkers to ponder the world around them and perhaps find some answers through their own investigations. Recommended for all collections seeking to add to their
general knowledge sections."--John Scott, School Library Journal

"Behold! More than 200 weird and wacky questions expertly answered in a book produced through the largesse of the University of Cambridge."--Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production

About the Author

Mike Rampton
Mike is an author and journalist who lives in a nice village near Cambridge with his wife and daughter. He often has a pen behind his ear because he thinks it makes him look clever and busy, and he knows a very good song about dinosaurs. There's No Such Thing as a Silly Question is his first book for children.

Guilherme Karsten
Guilherme lives in Blumenau, in southern Brazil. In 2010, he won a national contest for new children's book illustrators and has been working with editorial illustrations ever since. After illustrating many books for other authors, Guilherme started writing his own books in 2017. Guilherme's work has been published worldwide and has received various accolades, including the Jabuti Award and the Golden Pinwheel Grand Award. Guilherme continues to seek ways to entertain and delight children through his art and stories.