Tell Me Why Elephants Have Trunks

Tell Me Why... series delves into some of the great mysteries of everyday life, and uses the world of science to make sense of them.


Bizarre, confusing and strange things happen in the world around us all the time. The Tell Me Why... series delves into some of the great mysteries of everyday life, and tries to uncover them. By combining the world of science with bright, dynamic artwork each book in the Tell Me Why series helps young readers make sense of the baffling queries in their curious minds.

Have you ever wondered why fireflies light up? Or why oysters make pearls? Tell Me Why... Elephants Can't Jump answers these (plus many more) tricky and thought provoking questions about  different animals from penguins and whales to platypuses, armadillos, crocodiles, and more. Through lighthearted text and eye-catching artwork, this book gets to the bottom of these interesting scientific inquiries every young mind wants to know.