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How Many Seconds Are In a Year?S ome people believe that life is not about how many breaths you take, but instead how many moments take your breath away. What's for certain is that the time we have is ...
How Do You Make Paper From a Tree?Wood (pun intended!) you believe paper is made from trees? It's true! Let's take a look at how trees are turned into all sorts of paper. If you look at a tree, you ...
Where Do Last Names Come From?D o you like social studies? Learning about the past can be so much fun. It’s great to learn about where we’ve been and how the past shapes the future. Of course, it can ...
Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Addison. Addison Wonders, “who invented porta potty's” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Addison! You might call it “the loo.” Maybe your preferred term is “the ...
Try It Out Are you ready to keep the party going? Grab a friend or family member to help you explore one or more of the following activities: The quinceañera may be one of the most important birthdays ...
Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Anna. Anna Wonders, “How do the claws of wolfs and bears retract and reatract” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Anna! If you’ve spent much time around cats of ...
T his planet we call home is an amazing place. It's been around for as long as we can remember. But how did it get to be that way? Exactly how did Earth come into existence? For some people, WONDERing ...
What Is a Food Desert? - QuizW hen you see the word “ desert,” what comes to mind? If you’re hungry, you may think of ice cream, chocolate, cake, or pie. But that would be “dessert” you’re thinking of ...
Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Caitlin. Caitlin Wonders, “How does dream catchers work” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Caitlin! Yawn! Here in Wonderopolis, it’s just about time for a nap.
Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Alexa. Alexa Wonders, “How are wigs made?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Alexa! The earliest wigs date back thousands of years. Some experts say evidence may ...
Keep learning with help from a friend or family member and the activities below! Have you made your decision? Will you press Button A or Button B? Why? Explain your choice to a friend or family member ...
Try It Out Keep learning with help from a friend or family member and the activities below! Ready to read some fables? Check out the Aesop's Fables in the Library of Congress. Read a few with a friend ...