Fascinating stories, fun facts, and activities that provide hours of edu-tainment make a winning formula for this series created for kids ages 8 and up. Featuring:  * 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