The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 6

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Fascinating stories, fun facts, and activities that provide hours of edu- tainment make a winning formula for this biannual series created for kids ages 8 and up. This brand-new edition includes chapters with features on . . . *; Astronomy: Earth's volcanoes and other planetary wonders *; Calendar: origin of the birthday cake, why we save daylight time, and more ';special' days *; Health: fun facts about your brain; uncommon advice for the common cold; why we have burps, gas, and other unmentionables *; Weather: wildfire weather, facts about fog *; Food: the history of the hot dog, the making of maple syrup, the first frozen dinner, lunchbox recipes *; Accomplished Kids: kids who made amazing discoveries, kids who help to make the world a better place *; Nature: a bug guide, little-known facts about nuts, poison dart frogs *; In the Garden: secrets of composting, growing a bean teepee and other edibles, plus fun crafts *; Sports: a wooden car derby, plus adventurers Sam Patch (falls jumper), Jay Cochrane (wire walker), and Charles F. Lummis (cross- country hiker) *; Amusement: tips for setting a record, advice for whistlers, and more *; Plus too much more to mention!