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Biology for Kids: Investigative Skills and Experimental Design
Investigative skills play an important part in learning practical biology. Experiments are important in the scientific method. This article teaches good experimental design for young biologists.
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Top Ten Interesting and Fun Facts About Flaky Skin, Spots, Zits, Scabs, and Pimples
No matter how healthy you are, at some time you'll suffer from flaky skin, spots, zits, scabs, and pimples. Here is a lighthearted look at some icky skin stuff!
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Biology for Kids: The Movement of Substances in and out of Cells
This article explains with clear text, illustrations and videos all about diffusion, osmosis, active transport, surface to volume ratio and the temperature and concentration gradients in cell biology.
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Who Invented Windows and Doors?
We take it for granted that we can look out of our homes through glass windows and walk in and out through lockable doors. But when were the first windows made? Have we always had doors? Find out now!
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Who Invented Bricks, Mortar, and Concrete?
Many modern houses are built of bricks, mortar and concrete. Who invented bricks? When were they first used? How is concrete made? This article explores the history of these common building materials.
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Biology for Kids: Cells, Organisms, and the Diversity of Life
What is biology? What is life? What is a cell? How are varieties of living things organized? This article explains basic biology in clear, easy-to-understand language with photos, videos and a quiz.
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Top Ten Interesting and Fun Facts About Parasites
Parasites are everywhere. They live on your skin, in your hair and even inside you! Some are harmless, many are necessary for health, and a few are DEADLY. Let's find out more about crazy PARASITES...
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Hey, Mom! Want to Know What Your Kids REALLY Think About You?
This daring study asked Moms to evaluate themselves as mothers. Then they asked the kids what they really thought of their Moms. Sit down. Take a deep breath. This is what happened...
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Top Ten Interesting and Fun Facts About Mexico
Properly named The United Mexican States, Mexico is the biggest country on the land bridge connecting North and South America. A complex region with a rich cultural and political history. Bienvenido!
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Top Ten Interesting and Fun Facts About the Moon
Since ancient times, the Moon has fascinated and inspired people. The Moon was always associated with magic and mystery. Now science has unveiled those mysteries. Ready for a moonwalk? Read on...
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Top Ten Interesting and Fun Facts About Gold
Gold has fascinated humans since it was first discovered. It has inspired love, poetry, art and music as well as greed, murder and warfare. Discover about gold with these amazing facts, pics, videos!
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Top Ten Interesting and Fun Facts About Spiders
Spiders both fascinate and frighten people. Check out these weird, amazing, interesting and fun facts about spiders taken from science, history, literature and mythology with cool photos and videos.
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What is Modern Art? Abstract, Cubist & Surrealist Art Explained
Modern Art is often misunderstood. Let's sort out the facts from the fiction, exposing popular myths and finding out the truth about the history, styles and most famous practitioners of Modern Art...
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Outdoor Play: Lifetime Big Stuff Adventure Playset Information and Reviews.
Bring the park home with this durable, maintenance-free outdoor play set. A safe adventure playground for active, healthy, developmental play. Genuine reviews, product specifications and purchasing.
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Top Ten Interesting and Fun Facts About the Sun
At the dawn of civilization, people worshiped the Sun as a divine being. Today, science has solved many of its mysteries. Here are ten fun, interesting and surprising facts about our nearest star.
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Top Ten Interesting and Fun Facts About the Wild West and Cowboys
Everyone's heard of the Wild West. But what was it that made it so wild? Lawlessness? Crazy characters? New inventions? The lure of gold? The cowboy life? Wars between natives and settlers? Read on...
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What Jobs Can a Teenager Apply For?
Getting a job as a teenager can be a step towards greater independence, getting out into the world to learn new skills and make friends. But what jobs can you apply for and how ? Read on to find out!
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What Is History? Introducing History to Kids
Everyone that ever lived and everything they did has contributed to our history. It's the story of people on this planet. Historians are time-detectives, looking for clues to find out about the past.
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Why Do We Get Bored?
"I'm bored," you say. But what is boredom and why does it happen? Exploring the scientific perspective leads to surprisingly helpful insights that might banish boredom forever. Interested ? Read on...
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Why Do Babies Laugh?
Parents are delighted when their babies first start to laugh. But why do babies laugh? What do they laugh at? With some wonderful video footage and a bit of science, everything is explained here.
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History of The Nobel Prize and The Nobel Laureates
The Swedish scientist, Alfred Nobel, died in Paris in 1896. In his will he left an historic legacy: The Nobel Prize. The Nobel Laureates are important innovators in science, society and art.
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A Social History of Charles Dickens and Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens, like his character, Oliver Twist, knew from experience the meaning of poverty. Let's take a look at the social history that forms the background to the most famous of all his books.
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Top Ten Interesting and Fun Facts About Birds
Birds are among the most beautiful creatures on Earth. They're also some of the weirdest! Check out these crazy-but-true interesting and fun facts about our feathered friends...you'll be amazed!
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John Logie Baird: The Man Who Invented Television
Winter, 1926. In his tiny London laboratory, John Logie Baird turned down the lights on his small, invited audience. Moving images appeared in the darkness. The audience gasped. Television was born...
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Facts About Alexander Graham Bell and the Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell's invention of the telephone revolutionized 19th century communication and was the precursor to the development of of the satellite mobile communications revolution of today...
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Johannes Gutenberg and the Printing Press: Social & Cultural Impact
Gutenberg's printing press was a great historical event. Before it, all books had to be laboriously hand copied. His invention sparked a cultural revolution that would change the world forever...
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Marina Abramović and Ulay Meet: The Artist is Present with Video
Marina Abramović and Ulay met in the 70s. Passionately in love, they lived, worked and performed together for many years. When they parted, they thought it was forever. Until this extraordinary day...
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Michael Faraday for Kids
Michael Faraday, the son of an 18th Century blacksmith, became one of the greatest scientists of his age. One of his discoveries transformed the world and changed the way we live forever.
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Top Ten Interesting and Fun Facts About Toilet Paper
Toilet paper is something we use every day, but how much do you know about it? You might be surprised at just how many fun facts there are to learn about it. See how many of these you already knew!
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The Story of Paper
Magazines, books, art materials, toilet tissue, wall-coverings, tickets, posters, packaging and even money are all made from paper. But where does paper come from, who invented it and how is it made?
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How to Make a Tangram Square: The Chinese Puzzle Game
The Chinese Tangram Game is a cool activity to do with kids that has great educational value and is loads of fun to play. Find out its history, how to make your own, and the fun you can have with it!
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