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TIME Magazine announced the finalists of its very first ‘Kid of the Year’ award this week and Gitanjali Roa was selected from more than 5,000 applicants, as the competition’s overall winner. Gitanjali was acknowledged for her use of technology which helped her develop devices to test lead levels in water and early-stage opioid addiction. At just 15 years old she is one of the world's top young scientists and was also featured in Forbes 30 under 30 list. https://youtu.be/rVyfHp4ckrE

Mad Science Christmas Book Club Actual Size by Steve Jenkins For ages 4+ Recommended by Evelyn, one of our Educational Designers and a mom of a six year old... This documentary in print format brings reality into your home, without the need to go digital! Each turn of the page shows a true-to-life sized image of the creatures living on our planet. Give your child a chance to get hands-on with a world of wonderful comparisons!

If you’re looking for more at-home experiments, we’ve got some for you! We post new content every month! https://www.madscience.org/kidsclub-content-public.aspx

Igloos are traditional Inuit structures that can reach temperatures of up to 16 degrees Celsius (60.8 degrees Fahrenheit) simply due to body heat! But how does this work? Since fresh compacted snow is approximately 90% to 95% trapped air (meaning it can’t move and transfer heat) it’s a great insulator and keeps the heat inside the igloo.

Now that Halloween is over, we’re sure you have some carved jack-o-lanterns that need a new purpose. This is a great way to turn them into a science experiment! #NationalVinegarDay

Did you know that pumpkins are one of those culinary vegetables that are actually scientifically a fruit? They are classified as a fruit because they contain seeds.

The tallest tree in the world is just over 379ft (~116m) tall and is named Hyperion; a great Californian Redwood. That’s taller than the Statue of Liberty and Big Ben! #gianttrees #treescience

Scientists have fairly recently discovered evidence that suggests that our lungs are not just used for breathing! It seems that they may actually produce platelets and other factors responsible for blood clotting, which stops bleeding! #lungs #scienceforkids #stlkids

Not only are bats the only mammals that can fly, but some species can reach speeds of up to 100mph (160km/h), which also makes them the fastest mammals on the planet.

Never be afraid to ask questions!