The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 6
- Editore:
OLD FARMERS ALMANAC
- Collana:
- Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids
- EAN:
9781571986832
- ISBN:
1571986839
- Pagine:
- 192
- Formato:
- Paperback
- Lingua:
- Inglese
Descrizione The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 6
Fascinating stories, fun facts, and activities that provide hours of edu-tainment make a winning formula for this series created for kids ages 8 and up. Featuring: • 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