Britannica First Big Book of Why: Why can't penguins fly? Why do we brush our teeth? Why does popcorn pop? The ultimate book of answers for kids who need to know WHY!
by Sally Symes
Illustrator: Kate Slater
Britannica First Big Book of Why: Why can't penguins fly? Why do we brush our teeth? Why does popcorn pop? The ultimate book of answers for kids who need to know WHY! — charted as a top-100 best-selling children's book on Amazon UK in 5 different years (2022–2026), peaking at #34.
Details
| Peak position | #34 (of 5 years charting) |
|---|---|
| Charted | 2022–2026 |
| Category | Education & Reference › Reference › Encyclopaedias |
| This edition published | 7 October 2021 |
| Publisher | Britannica Books |
| Pages | 272 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| ISBN-13 | 9781913750411 |
| ISBN-10 | 1913750418 |
| Price range | £9.29 – £20.00 (all time) |
Price history
Price history chart by Keepa.
In the charts
Its best year was 2025, when it finished at #34 in the annual chart for its age group. It first charted in 2022 at #58, climbed to a peak of #34 in 2025, and last appeared in 2026, at #138. That is 5 consecutive years in the Top 100.
Chart History
- #138 best-selling children's book of 2026
- #34 best-selling children's book of 2025
- #64 best-selling children's book of 2024
- #43 best-selling children's book of 2023
- #58 best-selling children's book of 2022
FAQs
Was "Britannica First Big Book of Why: Why can't penguins fly? Why do we brush our teeth? Why does popcorn pop? The ultimate book of answers for kids who need to know WHY!" a bestseller?
Britannica First Big Book of Why: Why can't penguins fly? Why do we brush our teeth? Why does popcorn pop? The ultimate book of answers for kids who need to know WHY! — charted as a top-100 best-selling children's book on Amazon UK in 5 different years (2022–2026), peaking at #34.
What years did "Britannica First Big Book of Why: Why can't penguins fly? Why do we brush our teeth? Why does popcorn pop? The ultimate book of answers for kids who need to know WHY!" chart on Amazon UK?
It appeared in the annual Top 100 best-selling children's books list in: 2026 (#138), 2025 (#34), 2024 (#64), 2023 (#43), 2022 (#58).