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Rainbows arc across the skyline after a refreshing rain to brighten the days and splash the horizon with color. Rainbows powerfully evoke reactions from wonder and awe to joy and … Continue reading →

Cute things come in small packages including miniature creatures found on continents and islands around the globe. Imagine a frog so tiny it can sit atop a grape—with room to … Continue reading →

Looking for something fun to pass the time while waiting for holiday celebrations? Gather family and friends for a quick round of the “Little People Game”. Elves, gnomes, pixies, fairies, … Continue reading →

One of the tastiest family traditions is passing on favorite recipes from one generation to the next. Food binds families across time and distance and recalls fond memories of holidays … Continue reading →

The origin of the Christmas seal is an inspiration to youngsters everywhere and helps children understand how one simple idea put into action has lasting effects! This event happened over … Continue reading →

When is a horse not a horse? When it’s a seahorse, of course! This unique creature of the open seas has body parts that match other animals—and not only a … Continue reading →

In late summer and early fall some animals sense the changing seasons and respond to nature’s alarm clock to preserve the life of their species. Among those animals are salmon … Continue reading →

Knowing the difference between fact and opinion will make smarter and more discerning consumers, debaters and users of information. Facts can be measured or proven, while opinions are those feelings … Continue reading →

Join the Startleson kids as they explore their spooky attic for Halloween treasures. Enter the dusty, dark and cluttered space—if you dare—to hunt costumes, critters, skulls, old dolls, pumpkins, goblins … Continue reading →

Science is in the air as fall brings opportunities to study changes between seasons. There is no more colorful display than leaves shifting from summer’s bright green to the red, … Continue reading →