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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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Cicadas

Have you ever heard a loud buzzing sound in the trees on a hot summer day? It’s probably a cicada! Cicadas are insects that are

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Octopuses: Cool Creatures of the Sea 

Octopuses are some of the most fascinating creatures in the ocean. They are highly intelligent, playful and have some amazing abilities! Let’s learn more about

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Patterns in Nature

Patterns are all around us, but they’re especially beautiful in nature. Have you ever looked at a flower and noticed the way the petals are

Child on swing set
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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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Desert Ecosystems

A lot of people think deserts are dry places where nothing can live. But deserts are full of life! There are many plants and animals

Glow sticks of many colors on table
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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

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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