But why? A podcast for curious kids is known for serious answers to silly questions sent

in by kids just like you. But did you know that but why is now a book series?

Our first book, Our Lama's Ticklish, answers questions from real kids about farm animals.

This colorfully illustrated book is perfect for kids ages 8 to 10. And our second book,

New Fish Breathe Underwater explores the underwater world of the ocean. Learn more at

at TheWyKids.org slash books.

This is But Why, a podcast for curious kids from Vermont Public Radio. I'm Jane Lentholm.

On this show you ask the questions and we find the right people to help answer them.

It's summertime, at least in the Northern Hemisphere. For most of you, school is out and

you're having some long, lazy days. I hope that means you're finding time to get outside

and ride your bike. Later in the show we're going to hear from someone who liked riding so

much she has made it into a career. Leah Davison is about to compete for the United States

in the Olympics as a mountain biker. But for most of us cycling is just a hobby. When

you're learning to ride, the real hurdle to getting confident is figuring out how to balance

on two wheels. And the mysteries of balancing got one of you curious enough to ask this

question.

Hi, I'm Ruinand. I come from Underhill, Vermont. I'm four years old. I learn about why

bicycles do not fall over when they're going straight or when they're eating around the

curve but they do when they're stopped.

Hi, Ruinand. I'm Andy Ruinand. I'm 63 years old and I live in Ithaca, New York, where

I teach engineering at Cornell University. So I'm a teacher.

Professor Ruinand says he became interested in this question at about the same age as Ruinand.

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