This Is How You Know -- Kirsten W. Larson, Hardcover

Perfect for readers of What Do You Do With an Idea? and The Curious Why, this beautifully illustrated ode to science and discovery encourages the curious, inspires the imaginative, and gives dreamers of all ages a powerful tool for building a better world.

A question becomes your guiding star in the dark.
Read, watch, and wonder.
What could be the answer?

Welcoming and exciting, this picture book is a how-to of science. It encourages kids to let their imaginations run wild, let their eyes lead them to new clues, and let themselves be wrong, sometimes--but never give up! The quest for knowledge isn't always straightforward, but if they trust the journey, and trust this guiding text, eventually they'll know. Know what? The answers to big questions!

With stunning, accessible art from award-winning illustrator Cornelia Li and a lyrical, stirring text by award-winning author Kirsten W. Larson, This Is How You Know is an essential read aloud for curious kids and adults looking to inspire a passion for knowledge and learning.

Author: Kirsten W. Larson
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/16/2025
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Size: 10.25h x 10.25w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9780316283281
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Kirsten W. Larson used to work with rocket scientists at NASA. Now she writes books for curious kids, including Wood, Wire, Wings: Emma Lilian Todd Invents an Airplane, A True Wonder; The Comic Book Hero Who Changed Everything; and The Fire of Stars: The Life and Brilliance of the Woman Who Discovered What Stars Are Made Of. Originally from Virginia, Kirsten lives near Los Angeles with her husband, lhasa-poo, and two curious kids. She invites you to find her at kirstenwlarson.com or on social media @KirstenWLarson.

Cornelia Li is a Chinese born illustrator currently based in Toronto, Canada. She is intrigued by narrative weaved into daily interaction between people and their surroundings. The illustrator of Nature's Light Spectacular, Voyage Through Space, Animals at Night, and Gravity Is Bringing Me Down, her work has been recognized by Society of Illustrators, American Illustration, Communication Arts, The AOI, 3x3 Illustration, National Magazine Award, and more.