Hope Babowice
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A jellyfish's meal begins with a poisonous stingDec 03, 2017 10:00 pm - "Why do jellyfish sting, and how do they eat?" asked a young patron from the Grayslake Area Public Library District. Jellyfish are really simple creatures. They don't ha...
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Lack of water gives honey long shelf lifeNov 19, 2017 10:00 pm - “Why does honey never spoil?” asked a camper at the Mundelein High School summer STEAM Camp. Growing older is a great for kids, but not for food. Mold and bacteria in fo...
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Simple drawing of a mouse launched business empireNov 05, 2017 10:00 pm - “How did Walt Disney come up with Mickey Mouse?” asked a young patron from the Wauconda Area Library. Almost 90 years ago, a very simple design — three circles represent...
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Many sources involved in the history of numbersOct 22, 2017 11:00 pm - "How did they come up with numbers?" asked a young Wauconda Library patron. Stories about the history of numbers generally start in many times and places because no one ...
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Butterflies and moths have very unusual life cyclesOct 01, 2017 11:00 pm - "How do caterpillars make cocoons?" asked a preschooler at the Libertyville Recreation Department Kinder Korner Preschool program. Moths and butterflies are similar in m...
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Hormonal changes a factor for cancer in older peopleSep 17, 2017 11:00 pm - "Why do so many people end up with cancer when they get older?" asked a cycling fan and member of Libertyville Recreation Department Teen Travelers Summer Biking Camp. C...
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Sleep is nature's way to help your brain reset, relaxSep 04, 2017 11:00 pm - “Why do people like to sleep?' asked a camper at Mundelein High School's summer STEAM camp. You're not dreaming if you think you can get by on just a few hours of sleep....
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Earthworms improve the soil by burrowingAug 13, 2017 11:00 pm - "How do worms make the soil good?" asked a curious student at Libertyville Recreation Department's Kinder Korner Preschool program. The earthworms you see when you dig i...
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Companionship with dogs has many health benefits for humansJul 30, 2017 11:00 pm - “Why do people have dogs?” asked a STEAM camper at Mundelein High School's third annual summer camp for middle school students. Wagging tails, furry faces, giant sloppy ...
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Don't underestimate the power of the tiny beeJul 16, 2017 11:00 pm - “How do bees make their hives?” asked a curious student at the Libertyville Recreation Department Kinder Korner Pre-School program. Don't underestimate the tiny flying i...