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Gardening
Spring is a good time to plant a garden, but how much do you know about how they grow? Here are some links to sites and videos that will help you learn more about plants and gardens.
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Stuffed Animals
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Some people call them stuffed animals. The toy industry says “plush toys.”
Others say Beanie Babies, Teddy Bears, Webkinz or Build-a-Bears. ...
Welcome to the New LittleClickers
Welcome to the NEW and IMPROVED LittleClickers — a partnership between Children’s Technology Review and Computer Explorers. Starting January 2013 (this issue) we’ve started ...
Curious About Mars?
Is Mars really red? (Not really). Is it larger or smaller than the Earth? (Smaller). Is it warmer or colder than the Earth? (Much colder). How many moons does Mars have? (Two). How ...
Electric Vehicles
We’ve all grown used to stopping at the gas station, the smell of exhaust, and worrying about global warming. But thanks to stronger lithium-ion batteries and computer controlled ...
What’s Inside an iPad?
Have you ever wondered what it looks like inside an iPad 2? How thick and strong is the glass? Where is the CPU? How big are the batteries? Taking your mom’s iPad apart is NOT ...
Dogs
Ahhhh…. there’s nothing like a little puppy breath to brighten your day. Puppies and dogs are fun, but they can require a lot of work. Here are some links and ...
Submarines
In 2012 a submarine called the Deepsea Challenger took explorer James Cameron to the deepest part of the ocean, more than seven miles down. Subs like his use some amazing technology. ...
Myths About Moths
Summertime is a great time to hunt for the giant green Luna moth. But, it also brings up some common questions.
Where do moths they live?
What’s the difference between ...
Legos
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We’ve all seen, and certainly stepped on, those famous sharp cornered LEGO blocks. But where did they come from, and what can you make with ...
Meteors
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Last month, a rock the size of a school bus struck the earth’s atmosphere. Fortunately, nobody was hurt, but a sonic boom and crater stirred up our curiosity ...
Hurricanes
THEY huff and they puff…. and can blow your house down. We know. We had one pass over our house. As hurricanes go, ours wasn’t very strong http://youtu.be/GUXYxZomqIs. ...
Perplexing Puzzles
Cyberchase Tangrams
At the PBS Kids Cyberchase site, Tangrams is our favorite game. By moving shape tiles around you can copy designs and make buildings and creatures. All it takes ...
Learn To Draw
Teach Yourself toDraw!
Want to dazzle your teacher and friends? Grab your pencils and visit these sites, which can help you learn the steps to drawing cartoons, faces and animals.
Rugrats ...
Let’s Visit The Serengeti
Let’s go to a really amazing place. The grassy lands of Eastern Africa are called the Serengeti, and it is home to some incredible animals. Here are some links to sites that will ...
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