This new edition is packed with hours of fun guaranteed to tantalize young readers, such as secrets of planet Uranus (almost named George!); peculiar plants on Earth and vegetable gardens in space; curious cat tricks and the case of the canine commuters; how to grow rice, make raisins, and use American Sign Language; the "Snow Day Calculator," plus pink snow; why chickens don't sweat and what's great about goat's milk; inspirational kids from around the world; monthly birth flowers, birthstones, and historic happenings; and so much more!