Who says you can’t mix language study and science? Why? How? A First Grader’s Guide to Science is the perfect book for the young and young-at-heart who are still wondering how dry ice can burn or why farts smell bad. The simple Japanese is broken up so beginner readers can easily tell where vocabulary ends in sentences. Cute photos and drawings add to the informative stories. The book also makes sure only use kanji that 1st graders learn in school, so the sentences are easy to read and understand, making it a perfect book to read for the whole family.  

The book is broken down into themed sections like the human body, animals, and real life. The book also features stories about some of humanity’s greatest scientists, Thomas Edison and Hideyo Noguchi (He’s on the 1000 yen note!). We recommend this book for anyone, but especially beginners, looking to learn about science while practicing their language skills.

Be sure to check out the other Naze? Doushite? Book series:

Naze? Doushite? Familiar Questions

Naze? Doushite? How Science Works

Stories You Can Read in 10 Minutes

Tales You Can Read in 10 Minutes

Japanese Title: なぜ？どうして？かがくの話　1年生

Pages: 191

ISBN: 978-4-05-205044-2

Book Size: B5

Languages: Japanese (Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji)