Did you know that the water you drink has been around millions of times in a cycle? A cycle is the way things happen over again and again in the same order. Most water ends up in the sea. The Read More →

You are sure to have seen the changes of the tide when you are at the beach. Do you know what makes the tide come in and go out again? How often does it happen? How do the tide changes help… Read More →

What time is it right now? When is midnight? Why is it called midnight? When is midday or noon? What does afternoon mean? When we say it is six o'clock, that means six hours have passed since Read More →

Imagine what it is like at the Olympic Games, or at the Paralympics. The seats in the stadium are full. Bang! The athletes are racing. The crowd cheers as the winner crosses the line. Many… Read More →

Triceratops is one of the best-known dinosaurs because it was such an unusual-looking creature. At the back of its huge head it had a hard bony shield, with a frilly edge. Paleontologists… Read More →

Warm, hot, boiling are words we connect with heat. Do they all mean the same? How are they different? Can you think of some others? Arrange the 'heat' words in order of hotness. Can you think Read More →

The ocean we know - the one we swim, fish and play in - is very different from the deep water far from land. The deep ocean has no light, and the water pressure is so great it can shatter… Read More →

A graph is a picture or chart showing the differences between things that we can measure. It helps us to understand information when we can see the facts in a picture. We use different kinds… Read More →

What do you know about the Vikings? They lived a long time ago so why are we still interested in finding out about them? Do you think we can learn something from the way people lived their… Read More →

Oceans, lakes and rivers are great places for fun and excitement. There are so many activities we can do on the water, in the water or under the water, including sports. Let's take a look at… Read More →

How often do people say, 'It depends on the weather?' Alternative arrangements must be made if conditions are unsuitable for planned activities. Cancellation, postponement or change of venue… Read More →

The gray whales migrate further than any other mammals. They are always on the move. It's an endless journey to eat, breed and to move with the seasons. Where do you think the gray whales are Read More →

What happens when you are not sure about which way to go? How do you find the right direction? What are some things you can use to help you find your way? A compass is useful if you are in… Read More →

Things that we don't want any longer can be called rubbish, trash, junk or garbage. What do we do with it? What happens to it at your house? Do you recycle it? Recycling means reusing… Read More →

Learn all about wildfires—how they happen, why they're important, and when they're dangerous—in this fascinating reader. It's sure to ignite your interest, with color photographs, interesting Read More →