Tell Me What? 12 Book set What are Robots Made of, What Helps Bats See In the Dark & More

Designed for young, inquisitive readers, the Tell Me What? series brings together 12 question-led books that introduce a wide range of subjects through simple explanations. Each title focuses on a single “what” question, encouraging curiosity about the world while presenting clear, accessible information.

This set spans topics from robotics and computing to animals, the human body, plants, Earth science and prehistory. Readers can explore how robots are built, how bats navigate in darkness, what the World Wide Web is, and what keeps polar bears warm, alongside other bite-sized investigations that make complex ideas easier to approach.

Included titles

• What are Robots Made of?
• What Helps Bats See In the Dark?
• What Is the Smallest Robot Called?
• What Is the Largest Sea Structure Built by Animals?
• What Is the Little Man Computer?
• What Is the World Wide Web?
• What Keeps Polar Bears Warm?
• What Makes My Heart Go 'Lub-Dub'?
• What Makes Bamboos Grow Soo Fast?
• What Makes Our Earth Unique?
• What Makes Popcorn Pop?
• What Was the Most Brainy Dinosaur Called?

Key details

• 12-book collection from the Tell Me What? series
• Each book is structured around a single “what” question
• Covers subjects including technology, animals, the human body, plants, Earth and dinosaurs

Synopses

What are Robots Made of?

An introduction to the materials and parts used in robots, including metal alloys, circuits and sensors.

What Helps Bats See In the Dark?

Looks at bat adaptations, including echolocation, used to navigate and hunt in darkness.

What Is the Smallest Robot Called?

Explores nanorobotics and tiny machines designed to carry out tasks at molecular and cellular level.

What Is the Largest Sea Structure Built by Animals?

Examines coral reefs as vast structures created by millions of small marine organisms.

What Is the Little Man Computer?

Introduces basic computing concepts through the Little Man Computer model.

What Is the World Wide Web?

Explains the internet as an interconnected network for information and communication.

What Keeps Polar Bears Warm?

Describes how thick fur and a layer of blubber help insulate polar bears in Arctic conditions.

What Makes My Heart Go 'Lub-Dub'?

Outlines the physiological processes behind the heart’s rhythmic beat.

What Makes Bamboos Grow Soo Fast?

Explains bamboo’s rapid growth through specialised cellular processes.

What Makes Our Earth Unique?

Considers factors that make Earth distinctive, including diverse ecosystems and a protective atmosphere.

What Makes Popcorn Pop?

Breaks down the science of popping, from moisture expansion inside the kernel to the release of steam and starch.

What Was the Most Brainy Dinosaur Called?

Introduces Troodon, noted for a relatively large brain size and potential intelligence compared with other dinosaurs.