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Water Park Fun
One fun way to cool off on a scorching summer day is to take a trip to a water park. Kids love the thrill of sliding down water soaked tubes to splash in the cool pool at ride’s end. Twists … Continue reading
Sunburns
Summer brings bright warm mornings, sun drenched afternoons on the beach, and—if you’re not careful—painful sunburn from too much time outdoors. What happens to your skin while you’re splashing or playing that causes your body to reddest, blister, or tan? … Continue reading
Mighty Oak
When summer gently shifts and days begin to cool, you know fall is in the air. Recognizing seasonal indicators opens the world of science to young readers. This issue uses the oak tree to introduce autumn, connecting this majestic tree … Continue reading
Fun with the Sun
Summertime is sunny time, so why not learn more about the most amazing star that makes summer possible? Woodward the Astronaut Mascot launches his summer solar system get away with a fly by cruise past our sun to help young … Continue reading
Backyard Games
You won’t have to wait four years for the summer Olympics to come around! This Kid Scoop issue of Backyard Games will bring the Olympics to your very own home. Gather some friends, family and everyday objects to set up … Continue reading
Crickets
Warm summer evenings are a great time to be outdoors, and nature supplies its own moonlight concerto without the need of typical instruments! Listen to the melody provided by the clever cricket who creates tunes by rubbing its front wings. … Continue reading
Butterflies
No insect can quite flutter by like the butterfly, nor is any insect quite as colorful, delicate or fun to watch. Although it doesn’t look like many members of the insect family, this elegant creature has all the body parts … Continue reading
Febold Feboldson
Who had a farmhouse so big it was home to a zoo full of prairie animals? Febold Feboldson, that’s who! Whether charming the clouds into a building a rainstorm or convincing a herd of frogs to capture invading grasshoppers, Febold’s … Continue reading
The Great Skateboard Debate
Debating skills, like the ability to read and write well, can be taught and practiced following a process. Learning to present an opinion with valid reasoning and persuasive logic is something students will take throughout school and into the home … Continue reading
Water Safety
Who doesn’t love to splash in swimming pools, lakes, rivers and streams on hot summer days? We all do! So it’s very important that we remember the importance of water safety. Knowing ways to avoid danger, prevent injuries and steer … Continue reading
