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Reading Is The Foundation
Reading Is The Foundation
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Graduate on time
Children who read proficiently by the end of third grade go on to finish high school on time. [Hernandez, "Double Jeopardy," Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2011]
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Landed the better job
Girls who read books at sixteen had a 39% shot at a professional career by thirty-three. The ones who didn't: 25%. Of every activity measured — sport, music, gaming — reading was the only one that moved it. [Taylor, University of Oxford, 17,200 people tracked]
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Less likely to drop out
Children who are reading well by the end of third grade are four times as likely to leave school with a diploma. [Hernandez, Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2011]
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The age they quit
At eight, 57% of kids read for fun most days. At nine, 35%. The research is blunt about what happens next: it doesn't come back. [Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report]
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What Will Your Child Discover? Hundreds of topics to explore across science, nature, space and more
Kids are natural scientists - they just need the right tools to explore. This encyclopedia hands them a universe of answers in one beautifully designed book, covering nine major subject areas:
- Food — why popcorn pops, how bread rises
- Animals — how geckos walk on ceilings, why cats purr
- Your Body — why your funny bone zaps you, how a scab knows to fall off
- Earth & Sky — how a rainbow happens, whether volcanoes sleep
- Science — whether folded paper could reach the Moon
- Technology — how wifi carries a movie, how a robot vacuum sees
- Engineering — how cranes get to the top of the building they're making
- Space & Travel — how a giant aeroplane stays up
- Long Ago — how the pyramids were built without machines
Every topic is explained at a level kids actually understand - no dry textbook language, just clear, fun, kid-friendly writing paired with stunning full-color illustrations that bring every concept to life.
Whether your child is already obsessed with dinosaurs and space, or you're looking to spark that first flicker of curiosity - this book meets them exactly where they are.
Why parents love this book? It's more than just a book - It's a knowledge foundation
Develops a Scientist’s Mindset: Teaches kids aged 6 to 12 not just what to think, but how to think - fostering logic, observation, and critical reasoning.
Massive Variety: Packed with hundreds of fascinating facts across Space, Nature, Technology, Earth Science, and the Human Body.
Screen-Free Adventure: Over 100+ pages of high-quality, colorful illustrations that keep young minds engaged for hours without a tablet.
Builds Confidence: Empower your child with knowledge they can share at school and with friends, building their self-esteem as "the little expert."
What they'll learn
Four kinds of familiar in the order they arrive. None of it requires you to make your child read.
Phase 1
Six major subject areas:
The science inside things a child already handles: why popcorn pops, why the back of the fridge is warm, why cotton candy turns sugar into a cloud. Familiar objects, explained properly.
Phase 2
Scientific vocabulary
Pressure, friction, current, density. Introduced in context rather than as a word list, so each term arrives attached to something the child can already picture.
Phase 3
Cause and effect
Every page follows a single chain: this happens, which causes this, which is why that. How cranes reach the top of skyscrapers. How a passenger aircraft stays up. How the pyramids were built without machines. Across a hundred questions, following a sequence becomes a habit.
Phase 4
Recall and explanation
Each of the nine sections closes with a quiz the child reads aloud, answers printed upside-down. Recalling something is a different skill from recognizing it — and it is the one that makes learning durable.
[Roediger & Karpicke, "Test-Enhanced Learning,"Psychological Science,2006]
What families are saying
Notes from the parents and grandparents reading it with their kids.
For Curious Kids
My grandson is very book smart, but I wanted to buy him something that would peak his interest. He's very curious and this book is amazing…He couldn't wait to tell me some of the facts
Reading in Disguise
Got the non/reading kid to…read? She's done with first grade, but in a summer reading program to help out a late diagnosis of ADD/ADHD that effected her learning to read… I searched for a research/identifier book for 'reference'—couldn't say 'reading', because it would have turned her off. It's been a hit. Shhh! She's reading! Don't tell her that!
Facts They Remember
He couldn't wait to tell me some of the facts. He sits and reads and tells me all the facts he learns. Takes it to school and shows his classmates. 'Dad, don't forget to look for Owls!' As a wildlife lover myself, that was music to my ears
Worth It!
I got this for his birthday in may, it is now March, and he still picks this up often. He reads it over and over until the cover fell off!
Must-Have
I bought this as a present for my, just turned 11, grandson. I'm in my late 70's and up 'till retiring a few years ago, I have been a teacher all my life…BUY IT!
Better Than Screens
It encouraged her natural curiosity and got her off of technology for a while. Hoping it will fill her appetite for such things and steer her away from his excessive screen time
For Grandparents Too!
Misleading title, 'Kids Guide'. I'm 72 and I love it! What a wonderful book for grandparents and grandkids to share.
Good In The Classroom
This book has provided a refuge of order in the midst of the chaos of the classroom.
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Shipping & Returns
Orders ship from our U.S. warehouse within 2–3 business days. Standard shipping takes an additional 3–7 business days, so most customers receive their book within 10 days of ordering.
Why order directly from Bright & Able
When you order from Bright & Able, you're buying directly from the publisher. That means:
- Quality you can verify — every book is printed to our specifications and inspected before shipping
- Direct customer support — our team is here to answer questions about your order, the books included, or anything else
- Our 30-day money-back guarantee — only available when you purchase from Bright & Able
- The complete edition — the full text, bonus e-book, and gift
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30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If you're not completely satisfied with your book, you can return it within 30 days of delivery for a full refund of the purchase price.
How to request a refund:
- Email us at team@brightandablekids.com with your order number
- Our team will respond within 1 business day with return instructions
- Once we receive your book at our U.S. warehouse, we'll process your refund within 5 business days
- Refunds are issued to your original payment method
The details:
- The 365-day window starts the day your book is delivered
- Return shipping is the customer's responsibility
- Original shipping charges are non-refundable
- You are responsible for shipping fees
Questions? Email team@brightandablekids.com