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