Description
• 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 typical cold; why now we have burps, gas, and other unmentionables
• Weather: wildfire weather, facts about fog
• Food: the history of the recent dog, the making of maple syrup, the primary frozen dinner, lunchbox recipes
• Accomplished Kids: kids who made amazing discoveries, kids who lend a hand to make the arena a greater 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