Fascinating stories, fun facts, and activities that provide hours of edu-tainment make a winning formula for this series created for kids ages 8 and up. Featuring: - Astronomy: Earth's volcanoes and other planetary wonders - Calendar: origin of the birthday cake, why we save daylight time, and more "special" days - Health: fun facts about your brain; uncommon advice for the common cold; why we have burps, gas, and other unmentionables - Weather: wildfire weather, facts about fog - Food: the history of the hot dog, the making of maple syrup, the first frozen dinner, lunchbox recipes - Accomplished Kids: kids who made amazing discoveries, kids who help to make the world a better place - Nature: a bug guide, little-known facts about nuts, poison dart frogs - In the Garden: secrets of composting, growing a bean teepee and other edibles, plus fun crafts - Sports: a wooden car derby, plus adventurers Sam Patch (falls jumper), Jay Cochrane (wire walker), and Charles F. Lummis (cross-country hiker) - Amusement: tips for setting a record, advice for whistlers, and more
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