2015年2月13日 · Have You Ever Wondered... How does a magnifying glass make things appear bigger? What is the most powerful magnifying glass? In what ways are magnifying glasses used today?

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Stephanie. Stephanie Wonders, “ What is heritage and why is it important? ” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Stephanie!

W hat comes to mind when you think of ancient civilizations? You might think of the Romans. Maybe Maya pops into your head. Perhaps you think of the Aboriginal people of Australia. Today’s Wonder of the Day is another great ancient civilization--the Sumerians. Situated in Mesopotamia, ancient Sumer was a collection of city-states. The Sumerians had advanced …

2014年8月13日 · Learn about the history and characteristics of mime, a type of performance art that relies on body movements and facial expressions.

Charlie Engelman is a writer, producer, and director of two National Geographic television series, Nature Boom Time! and Weird But True. His career as a science communicator began while he was still an undergraduate in ecology at the University of Michigan when his proposal, Nature Boom Time, was chosen from over 700 worldwide entries in Nat Geo’s “Expedition Granted” …

A re you a lover of all things math? Everyone on the Wonder team enjoys exploring how many ways we use math in everyday life. We add up our coins to make purchases. When we go grocery shopping, we compare prices by subtracting one from another. Dividing is the best! If we have a yummy dessert to share, we can figure out how everyone can get an equal piece. What about …

Have You Ever Wondered... What is a dystopia? What are the characteristics of dystopian literature? Are there any dystopian books written for kids?

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Sophie. Sophie Wonders, “ Who was Alan Turing and why his accomplishment made him famous? ” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Sophie!

Have You Ever Wondered... What happened on April 11, 1954? Who is William Tunstall-Pedoe? Is there always news to be shared?

I f you could be any bird, real or fictional, which would you choose? Surely, you wouldn’t choose to be a buzzard. But what about an eagle? Maybe a wise owl? A beautiful peacock? Harry Potter fans may say that one bird rises above the rest: the phoenix. The phoenix is a mythical creature. It has been around since the time of the ancient Egyptians. It was first described in writing by a …