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479 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 1965

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Arkady Leokum

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Arkady Leokum is a 20th-century writer notable for both his adult pulp fiction and best-selling juvenile encyclopedic-knowledge books.

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285 reviews1 follower
August 17, 2021
وقتی کلاس دوم بودم نصف زنگ تفریح‌هام با این گذشت:)))
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145 reviews72 followers
May 12, 2012
این کتاب اصل اصلش اسمش "آیا ...چگونه...چرا" بود وقتی که من دوره ی گمانم نه جلدی اش را خواندم...بعدها که تجدید چاپ شد اسمش هم عوض شد...این مجموعه کتاب از یک کودک دبستانی دانشمند کوچکی میسازد که هر جایی حرفی برای گفتن داشته باشد:))
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6 reviews
February 25, 2009
I loved these books as a kid. So much so that I'd drag them around with me whenever our family traveled. I filled a suitcase with them one time, leaving the clothes behind. I'm still scolded to this day for that move.
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152 reviews3 followers
July 15, 2020
A wonderful and informative book, that answered questions I never knew my mind asked; and gave knowledge I never realised my mind sought.
One of my best reads as a child. I'd reread it every holiday, cover to cover. I learnt so much!
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22 reviews5 followers
December 14, 2017
یکی از بهترین کتاب‌هایی که در زمان کودکی‌ام (وقتی کلاس اول یا دوم دبستان بودم). یک روز برادر بزرگ‌ترم که اتفاقا اصلا حوصله‌ی درس خوندن رو نداشت این کتاب‌ها رو خرید و بهم هدیه داد و شاید هر مطلبش رو اقلا ۳-۴ بار خوندم و عشق و علاقه‌ام به علم و دانش از همین جا شکل گرفت. اگر فرزند یا بچه‌ی کوچکی در اطرافتان دارید بهترین هدیه می‌تواند همین باشد
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2 reviews3 followers
March 16, 2009
یک چهار جلدی بود،که به موضوعات مختلف علمی می پردازد مه برای نوجوانان نوسته شده.در دوران راهنمایی یک معلم علوم داشتیم که در مورد مطالب کتاب با بچه ها بحث می کرد.
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60 reviews83 followers
May 19, 2016
Just found the Persian translation of this book among our old books and it reminded me of the sweet childhood and made me smile.
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28 reviews43 followers
June 9, 2010
I have read most of its volumes since I was in middle school!
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3 reviews
April 19, 2020
A must-read for every kid. This book was my initiation into the world of science and reason. Brilliantly segregated into intriguing questions and answers, the author has an extremely fine grasp of a child's curious and ever-questioning mind. Even in the age of an information overload, when everything is available in great detail on the internet, this book has stood the test of time, undergone multiple revisions and remains as an excellent treasure trove of facts that is worth recommending to any child aged approx 8-14, anywhere in the world.
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8 reviews34 followers
February 6, 2022
As a child, this was my go-to book, and I loved it. My mother bought it out of frustration: she was ill-equipped to answer my ceaseless queries, which swelled to the point of annoyance. I was delighted! My special book was ever-accessible and didn’t tell me I was irritating. My not-so-clever mom also purchased a set of Encyclopædia Britannica. (One of her few light bulb moments.) Tell Me Why, my encyclopædias, dictionary and thesaurus were my siblings, teachers and companions. They shaped the nerdy, wordy, loveable know-it-all I am today and I am eternally grateful.
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62 reviews
June 18, 2020
Interesting. The fact that is from 60's makes it unique.
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22 reviews3 followers
August 2, 2019
Its one of the most wonderful books i came across among all amazingly complete and precise reviews of all happening around us solving the mysteries of a little brain from lightening of skies to northern lights teaching us the wonderful uncontrollable and massive nature has beyond comparison organized system and above all the book complements the 7 Cs of writing at its best...LOLs for the writer made me follow the upcoming editions... "irresistible read"
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March 29, 2015
به گمونم يك دوره ى ٩ جلدى بود كتاب هاى " به من بگو چرا؟" كه به عنوان يك بچه ى دبستانى با خوندنش كلى حس دانشمندى به آدم دست ميداد! خيلى از تحقيقات و مشقهامون رو هم از روى اين كتابها مى نوشتيم. يادش بخير!
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2,691 reviews
February 12, 2008
Contains information on just about anything in the world, history, science, geography, anything!! This is the first volume in the 'Tell Me Why' series.
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241 reviews7 followers
August 9, 2011
Wonderful book! Loved reading it as a child!
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