Ask a Scientist

Ask a Scientist is an illustrated science book in which Professor Robert Winston answers more than 100 real questions from children around the world. It covers biology, chemistry, physics, Earth science, space, and the natural world through clear, engaging explanations. Questions include why freckles appear as dots, why the sky is blue, whether dogs cry, why boiling water forms bubbles, and whether someone could jump off the world. The updated edition adds pages on contemporary topics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, making it a useful curiosity-led introduction to science for children aged 6–9. The 2023 DK Children new edition is 136 pages and has ISBN 9780744079425; the original 2019 edition is 128 pages, ISBN 9781465484444.