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The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 6
The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids Volume 6 Author:Old Farmer’s Almanac 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 dayl... more »ight 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