How Do Roller Coasters Work?A re you ready for some excitement? Today in Wonderopolis we're headed to the amusement park to take a spin on that hair-raising, scream-inducing ride we know as the roller ...

W hat'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.

Try It Out We're glad you took today's Wonder of the Day for a whirl. Keep the learning going by checking out one or more of the following activities with a friend or family member: To answer today's ...

Why Are They Called Daddy Longlegs?D o you like creepy - crawlies? Some kids freak out when they see a spider or a scary insect. Others, though, are fascinated by them and love to catch them to study ...

T his 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? For some people, WONDERing ...

Why Do People Keep Pets?D o you have a dog at home? If so, you know that special feeling you get when you arrive home after a long day of school to be greeted with a wagging tail and a few excited ...

What Are You Wondering+11 How dose touchscreen work? Monica — Fowler +7 Can disabled athletes compete in the Olympic… Sherryl — Gisborne +3 What is a Ranatra? Heather — Holland, MI +3 Why does only ...

What Is the Space-Time Continuum?W hen you read today's Wonder of the Day question, what comes to mind? Do the words "space-time continuum" conjure up thoughts of light sabers from Star Wars and ...

Who Is the World’s Strongest Person?A re you strong? In gym class, you've probably tried push-ups. When you're young — and even when you're older — push-ups can be hard. Pushing your body weight up ...

Why Does Food Rot?W hew! What's that smell? You opened up the refrigerator door to grab a quick snack. You spied a plastic container with leftovers from your favorite meal earlier in the week. But ...

How Does Water Get to My Faucet?W hen you want a drink of water, what do you do? If you're like most children, you grab a cup and head to the sink. One turn of the faucet yields a nice cool cup of ...

How Does a Plasma Ball Work?W hen you study history, do you have an appreciation for how early humans survived way back when? Hunting and gathering food in the wild must have been a big challenge. It ...