Ask Magazine for Kids - July/August 2021

When a Whale Falls

When an enormous whale dies, its body sinks to the bottom of the ocean. There it provides food for thousands of deep-sea creatures.

The Deepest Dive

In 1872, two scientists set out to study the ocean.

Marie Maps The Sea

Young Marie Tharp thought her dad had the best job ever. He traveled around the country, making maps. His maps were special—they revealed hidden things. They showed where different kinds of soil were, and wet and dry places. That helped farmers know what to plant.

Internet Ocean

Say you’re curious about giraffes.

Bigger Than The Rules

How one tall kid changed the way we play basketball.

Eat This Spoon

Imagine you’re at a picnic, enjoying some spicy noodles and fruit salad. For dessert, you have a slice of cake. Then you top off your meal by eating your fork.

In the Hot Shop

The hot shop at Chicago’s Ignite Glass Studio sizzles with activity.

The Glass Ocean

Peering out from its case in the museum, the little brown octopus looks ready to uncurl its tentacles and glide away. But this octopus isn’t going anywhere. It’s made of glass.

Living Glass

What would you do if your skeleton were made of glass?  Maybe you’d be a sponge.

The Greedy Glass

How many pennies can you add to a completely full glass of water?