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The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 6

ebook

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 . . .

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 common cold; why we have burps, gas, and other unmentionables
Weather: wildfire weather, facts about fog
Food: the history of the hot dog, the making of maple syrup, the first frozen dinner, lunchbox recipes
Accomplished Kids: kids who made amazing discoveries, kids who help to make the world a better 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
Plus too much more to mention!


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Publisher: HMH Books

Kindle Book

  • Release date: September 1, 2015

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781571987174
  • Release date: January 29, 2019

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
Kindle restrictions

Languages

English

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 . . .

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 common cold; why we have burps, gas, and other unmentionables
Weather: wildfire weather, facts about fog
Food: the history of the hot dog, the making of maple syrup, the first frozen dinner, lunchbox recipes
Accomplished Kids: kids who made amazing discoveries, kids who help to make the world a better 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
Plus too much more to mention!


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