Let's-Read-and-Find-Out about Exercise What would happen if you did nothing but watch TV all day? Why is it important to get up and play? Read and find out all about exercise with Sid the Science Kid! Introduce basic science concepts to young children and help satisfy their curiosity about how the world works.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you ate cake all the time? Why do you need to eat a lot of different kinds of food? Read and find out all about nutrition with Sid the Science Kid!

Sid's dad has a cold. He is sneezing. His nose is runny. But how come Sid has to keep washing his hands, if his dad is the one who's sick?

When Sid discovers that the ice pop he left out overnight has melted, he starts to wonder: Why don't ice pops stay frozen all the time? And why does water turn into ice in the freezer? With a little help from his family, friends, and teacher, Sid the Science Kid is ready to investigate reversible change!

When Sid's favorite shoes don't fit his feet anymore, he can hardly believe it! He is determined to get to the bottom of this strange problem. With a little help from his family, friends, and teacher, Sid the Science Kid is ready to find out—are his shoes really shrinking?

Let's-Read-and-Find-Out About Teeth Have you ever wondered what would happen if you never brushed your teeth? Why do you need your teeth to be strong and hard? Read and find out all about teeth with Sid the Science Kid!

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