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When you walk around you probably think of the Earth as a solid, stable mass, when really it is constantly moving and reshaping itself - usually at a pace too slow to be noticed, but… Read More →

In the 16th century there were many people who didn't know much about the world. They knew that planet Earth was sphere-shaped, but nobody had ever sailed right around the globe. There were… Read More →

Do you look at pictures and read stories in the newspaper? Some of the news is exciting, like sport and new inventions and celebrations, but not every story has a happy ending. There are… Read More →

Some stories are unbelievable fiction - full of imagination - but many are based on fact, like this adventure experienced by a family of black bears. This account is based on a true story… Read More →

Charlie planned to follow in his father's footsteps and become a wildlife expert when he finished school. Meanwhile, he learned all he could by helping his Dad with animal rescues and caring… Read More →

Emperor penguins have a fascinating life cycle that is different to other species in several ways: they are larger; they live further south in Antarctica; they breed during freezing winter;… Read More →

Trying something for the first time can be both challenging and rewarding. People are often afraid to try new things in case something goes wrong, but the rewards we get from overcoming these Read More →

Do you like to eat fruits and vegetables? Why is it important for us to eat them? You can buy vegetables, but many kinds are easy to grow yourself at home. All it takes is a little bit of… Read More →

The helicopter (or chopper) is an amazing machine, capable of so many more movements than fixed-wing aircraft. As well as being able to fly in any direction - forward, backward, sideways, or… Read More →

Theo, like girls and boys all over the world, is fascinated by astronomy. He dreams of making contact with intelligent beings from outer space. He has modified his old computer to send… Read More →

Have you ever listened to a beautiful piece of music and been amazed by how many different instruments you can hear, and wondered how they all sound so good together? You were probably… Read More →

Before any road construction can begin, road planners must study the area to decide which way is best to get from one place to another. They need to know how many vehicles will use the new… Read More →

The decline of elephant populations worldwide is happening very quickly and soon there may be no elephants left in the wild at all. Not only are these animals wonderful to see in their… Read More →

Model-making is a fascinating hobby requiring skill and patience. Aircraft and boats are sometimes working models that can actually fly or sail. The people who build them are often called… Read More →

What sort of things does a person do if they are trying 'to be cool'? Why do some people act this way? Can you tell about a time when you or somebody else was trying 'to be cool'? What would… Read More →