What's the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? If you're like a lot of people, you might go to the nearest window, open the blinds, and let the morning sunshine warm your face.

Are you fascinated by those powerful, destructive storms some people call twisters?What are we talking about? Tornadoes, of course! We don't experience tornadoes in Wonderopolis very often, but when ...

Have you ever seen a Rube Goldberg machine in action? You probably have, even if you didn’t know what it was. A Rube Goldberg machine is a contraption that uses a chain reaction to carry out a simple ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Victor from AL. Victor Wonders, “what are the physical and chemical properties of the mantle?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Victor!

After a long day of school, you ride the bus home and anxiously anticipate having a snack as soon as you burst through the front door. But what kind of snack will you choose? Will it be a healthy ...

This planet we call home is an amazing place. It's been around for as long as we can remember. But how did it get to be that way? Exactly how did Earth come into existence?

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by teagan from AL. teagan Wonders, “Why are only certain animals our pets?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, teagan!

Have you ever been wandering around the streets of a city and happened upon a street performer wearing interesting clothes, lots of white make-up, but not making a sound?If so, chances are you've met ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Kate from Waukesha , WI. Kate Wonders, “Why does food rot?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Kate! What's going on here? What you just encountered was rotten ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by ethan. ethan Wonders, “how powerful is stomach acid” Thanks for WONDERing with us, ethan! There are some substances on Earth that children of all ages seem to ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Ngatau. Ngatau Wonders, “What Would Happen If Vinegar And Baking Soda Combined?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Ngatau! Take baking soda and vinegar, for ...

When the weather turns cold outside, many kids look forward to special treats to warm their tummies when they come inside from making snow angels and sledding.After all, is there any better way to ...