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Food for Thought is full of fascinating facts about ​science, news and important events to help educate and inform your young scientist.
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Playground Physics

Playgrounds are the perfect place to introduce your kids to basic physics! They will have fun as they explore gravity and friction, and how those

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How Does It Glow in the Dark?

Have you ever wondered how things glow in the dark? It’s like magic! But there’s actually a scientific explanation for it. There are two main

Hummingbird drinking nectar
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All About Hummingbirds

Imagine a bird so small it fits in the palm of your hand, yet zips around faster than a race car! That’s a hummingbird, the

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Pigments: Colorful Fun

Pigments are tiny particles of color that can be found all around us. They’re in the food we eat, the clothes we wear, and even

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Slugs and Snails: Slimy Superstars

Have you ever seen a slug or a snail? They’re both slimy creatures that live on land. Slugs don’t have shells, but snails do. Snails