Science facts for kids
How the world works, explained one question at a time.
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Sun Facts for Kids
The Sun is a 4.5-billion-year-old star at the centre of our solar system. It is a hot, glowing ball of hydrogen and…
Tectonic Plate Facts for Kids
Tectonic plates are huge slabs of solid rock that make up the Earth’s outer layer, fitting together like a jigsaw. They rest…
Tornado Facts for 5th Graders
Tornado facts for 5th graders: what tornadoes are, how they form, where and when they strike, the EF Scale, and how to…
Volcano Facts for Kids
A volcano is an opening in Earth’s surface where melted rock, ash and gas escape. Melted rock is called magma underground and…
Why Is the Sky Blue?
The sky is blue because air scatters blue light more than red. Sunlight is a mix of every colour. Blue light travels…
