Hold on tight! We’re taking a whirl through Physical Science! For kids obsessed with all the big “whys” -- What is electricity? What are we made of? -- this collection answers all in a down-to-earth way that is easily understandable.
The complexity of atoms, for kids, is made super simple in this issue, which traces them from their smallest components – quarks – through how they become elements, and delves into how the transfer of energy between atoms generates pretty much everything in existence. Learn More
Everything kids want to know about the world’s favorite form of transportation is covered here, from how a bike works to how it was invented – not to mention the fashions it set, the wars it has won, and the new sports it has launched. Learn More
Kids who are keen on learning about blood will get the full story here, starting with the different types of cells that constitute it and moving through what it does, how it does it, and what happens when it doesn’t go with the flow. Learn More
The design and construction of bridges is made straightforward for kids, with plenty of info on how they’re built, what they’re made of, and the different forms they can take, along with how they’ve inspired artists and musicians over time. Learn More
Chemistry is cool! The basics of simple chemistry, for kids, star in this issue, which zeroes in on the chemical reactions that power all life and explores how it is found in penicillin, plastic, and more. Learn More
Curious about Curie? This issue covers the wonders of electricity, for kids, through its earliest experimenters to the essential force that turns up in every facet of our lives today. Learn More
Energy, for kids learning about physical science, is a must-read; it follows this invisible, weightless force through its transformation into fuel, sunlight, heat, and more – covering basic thermodynamics along the way. Learn More
Lights, camera, action! In Lights, for kids, catch the highlights of the incredible story of light, from where it comes from to what it does to how it powers not just machines, but plants and animals too. Learn More
The composition and properties of matter, for kids, get a clear and engaging treatment in this issue, which covers matter’s elemental units, how it changes states, physical vs. chemical changes, and how it combines to form everything on Earth. Learn More
Explore the history of healing and surgery, along with its earliest practitioners, and read about the fascinating birth of modern medicine. For kids who want to be doctors, this issue is a great place to start. Learn More
The story of oil, for kids, gets the full treatment in this fact-packed issue, from its origins deep in the earth and how it is refined, to its many uses and the damaging effects of oil spills. Learn More
In this issue, get the full story on simple machines; for kids seeking facts on the wheels, pulleys, planes and levers that run our lives, this will be a treat. Learn More
The many fundamental uses of telescopes, for kids, are covered in this issue, which takes them through highlights in telescopic history, on to a survey of the electromagnetic spectrum, and then trough the great discoveries made possible with this incredible instrument. Learn More
May is National Pet Month in the U.S., a time to reflect on the value of owning a pet. National Pet Month is a good opportunity for discussion, reading, and class activities that relate to pets. Most kids love animals, so it’s pretty easy to go from the “awww” factor to introducing valuable information about our domestic buddies. Read More
Amazingly, trees cover over 30 percent of the world’s land area. In forests, they’re kings and queens, reigning supreme over all the other plants and animals below. In parks and gardens, and along city streets, trees bring beauty and a. Read More
Everything you eat – from a salad to a slice of pizza – goes through the same basic process once you eat it. That process provides your body with the energy and nourishment that it needs to survive. But how does it work? Find out with this informative, easy-to-understand infographic on the digestive process! Read More
Amphibians (frogs and salamanders are the main types) are a super-cool, freaky group of animals. Although amphibians need to live in or near water to survive, individual species have evolved incredible adaptations that allow them to survive in wild places. Read More
