How Things Work

What's the difference between a yam and a sweet potato?

A common dish at Thanksgiving is some kind of sweet potato or yam casserole. They are very similar looking vegetables – both are orange on the inside, both are the...

What happens to Autumn leaves when they fall?

Needles and leaves that fall from trees are a vital part of our ecosystem. Once the leaves have fallen, they begin to decompose and provide the soil with essential nutrients...

What's the difference between trace and body fossils?

Happy Fossil Day! Fossils are the remains of a once-living creature, either animal or plant. However, there are two different types of fossils. Body fossils are leftover parts of the...

What is the ozone layer?

September 16 is International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. Your curious little one might wonder what exactly is the ozone layer? The Ozone Layer is a layer...

How does air help planes fly?

Air is all around you, but since it’s invisible, it might be easy to forget that it’s always there. Airplanes rely on air to be able to fly. Many forces...

Why do the tides change?

What a great question! Would your little one ever guess that it is actually the moon causing the tides to change? Tides are caused by the gravitational forces of the...

Where does sand come from?

Has your little one ever wondered where sand comes from? At Kazoom Kids, we love when curious kids ask BIG questions! As caregivers, we might not always know the best...

Why is salt water denser than fresh water?

Here is another fun STEM concept to explore with your budding scientist. Why is salt water denser than fresh water? The answer is that salt water has salt in it...

Why measure the brightness of stars?

Scientists who study objects in space are called astronomers. There are many different objects to study in space, including stars. One of the ways that astronomers study stars is by...

How do phones work?

This is such a great question to spark a fun conversation with your curious little one. Take a moment to ask them how they think phones work. Enjoy listening to...

Are hurricanes bad for the environment?

Hurricanes can be catastrophic in many ways. They can hurt people and cause damage to buildings. The strong winds can tear down trees and flooding can get rivers and water...

How does a hurricane form?

Did you know, hurricanes start as tropical storms in the ocean? As the warm ocean water evaporates, the air gets moist and Earth’s rotation turns it into a spiral shape....