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SciFun Holidays Around the World

Dates: November 30th, December 7th, 14th, and 21st
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Museum at Prairiefire - Great Hall
Admission: FREE

Explore holiday traditions from across the globe with the SciFun Holidays Around the World series at the Museum at Prairiefire! Join us for FREE family-friendly events from 12-4pm in the Great Hall as we celebrate four unique cultural festivities, each filled with exciting hands-on activities for all ages:
Anzac Day (November 30th): Dive into Australian and New Zealand traditions, with fun crafts and more.
Chuseok (December 7th): Celebrate the Korean harvest festival by creating Korean fans, Origami with Archie, and enjoying face painting!
Karneval (December 14th): Embrace the vibrant pre-lent festival from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Craft your own celebration hat and try Origami with Archie!
Hogmanay (December 21st): Welcome the Scottish New Year with noise maker crafts, face painting, and Origami with Archie.
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled, educational, and creative celebration of diverse cultures!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Germs
Nov
23

Little Explorer’s Club: Germs

Discover the invisible world of germs! In this Little Explorer’s Club, we'll explore what germs are, how they can make us sick, and why washing with soap is so important for staying healthy. Through fun activities and experiments, you'll learn how to keep those pesky germs away and protect yourself and others.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Snowflakes
Dec
10

Little Explorer’s Club: Snowflakes

Discover the wonder of snowflakes in this engaging Little Explorer’s Club! We'll explore what snowflakes are, how they form in the atmosphere, and why each one is unique. Through hands-on activities, we'll learn about the conditions needed for snowflakes to develop and the science behind their intricate shapes. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the magic of winter!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Snowflakes
Dec
12

Little Explorer’s Club: Snowflakes

Discover the wonder of snowflakes in this engaging Little Explorer’s Club! We'll explore what snowflakes are, how they form in the atmosphere, and why each one is unique. Through hands-on activities, we'll learn about the conditions needed for snowflakes to develop and the science behind their intricate shapes. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the magic of winter!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Snowflakes
Dec
14

Little Explorer’s Club: Snowflakes

Discover the wonder of snowflakes in this engaging Little Explorer’s Club! We'll explore what snowflakes are, how they form in the atmosphere, and why each one is unique. Through hands-on activities, we'll learn about the conditions needed for snowflakes to develop and the science behind their intricate shapes. Perfect for curious minds eager to explore the magic of winter!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jan
14

Little Explorer’s Club: Tyrannosaurus Rex

Step back in time to learn about the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex! In this exciting class, we'll uncover how the T. rex lived, what it ate, and just how massive (or tiny!) it was as a baby. Through fun facts and interactive activities, join us on the Little Explorer’s Club as we discover what made this fierce predator one of the most fascinating dinosaurs of all time.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jan
16

Little Explorer’s Club: Tyrannosaurus Rex

Step back in time to learn about the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex! In this exciting class, we'll uncover how the T. rex lived, what it ate, and just how massive (or tiny!) it was as a baby. Through fun facts and interactive activities, join us on the Little Explorer’s Club as we discover what made this fierce predator one of the most fascinating dinosaurs of all time.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jan
18

Little Explorer’s Club: Tyrannosaurus Rex

Step back in time to learn about the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex! In this exciting class, we'll uncover how the T. rex lived, what it ate, and just how massive (or tiny!) it was as a baby. Through fun facts and interactive activities, join us on the Little Explorer’s Club as we discover what made this fierce predator one of the most fascinating dinosaurs of all time.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Dinosaur Extinction
Jan
28

Little Explorer’s Club: Dinosaur Extinction

Step back in time with our Little Explorers as we uncover the mystery of dinosaur extinction! Through fun stories, hands-on activities, and imaginative play, we’ll learn about the events that caused the dinosaurs to disappear millions of years ago. Perfect for curious minds ready to explore the prehistoric world!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Dinosaur Extinction
Jan
30

Little Explorer’s Club: Dinosaur Extinction

Step back in time with our Little Explorers as we uncover the mystery of dinosaur extinction! Through fun stories, hands-on activities, and imaginative play, we’ll learn about the events that caused the dinosaurs to disappear millions of years ago. Perfect for curious minds ready to explore the prehistoric world!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Dinosaur Extinction
Feb
1

Little Explorer’s Club: Dinosaur Extinction

Step back in time with our Little Explorers as we uncover the mystery of dinosaur extinction! Through fun stories, hands-on activities, and imaginative play, we’ll learn about the events that caused the dinosaurs to disappear millions of years ago. Perfect for curious minds ready to explore the prehistoric world!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Marvelous Minerals
Feb
25

Little Explorer’s Club: Marvelous Minerals

Discover the marvelous world of minerals and how we use them every day. Through interactive activities, stories, and hands-on exploration, children will learn about different types of minerals, their unique properties, and how they impact our lives—from the food we eat to the toys we play with. Get ready for a colorful and educational experience!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Marvelous Minerals
Feb
27

Little Explorer’s Club: Marvelous Minerals

Discover the marvelous world of minerals and how we use them every day. Through interactive activities, stories, and hands-on exploration, children will learn about different types of minerals, their unique properties, and how they impact our lives—from the food we eat to the toys we play with. Get ready for a colorful and educational experience!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Marvelous Minerals
Mar
1

Little Explorer’s Club: Marvelous Minerals

Discover the marvelous world of minerals and how we use them every day. Through interactive activities, stories, and hands-on exploration, children will learn about different types of minerals, their unique properties, and how they impact our lives—from the food we eat to the toys we play with. Get ready for a colorful and educational experience!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Rock Cycle
Mar
11

Little Explorer’s Club: Rock Cycle

Join us on a fun adventure to learn all about rocks! In this hands-on class, young explorers will discover the three types of rocks—igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic—and how the rock cycle transforms them. Through interactive activities, we’ll uncover the secrets of how rocks are made and changed over time.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Rock Cycle
Mar
13

Little Explorer’s Club: Rock Cycle

Join us on a fun adventure to learn all about rocks! In this hands-on class, young explorers will discover the three types of rocks—igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic—and how the rock cycle transforms them. Through interactive activities, we’ll uncover the secrets of how rocks are made and changed over time.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Rock Cycle
Mar
15

Little Explorer’s Club: Rock Cycle

Join us on a fun adventure to learn all about rocks! In this hands-on class, young explorers will discover the three types of rocks—igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic—and how the rock cycle transforms them. Through interactive activities, we’ll uncover the secrets of how rocks are made and changed over time.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Germs
Nov
21

Little Explorer’s Club: Germs

Discover the invisible world of germs! In this Little Explorer’s Club, we'll explore what germs are, how they can make us sick, and why washing with soap is so important for staying healthy. Through fun activities and experiments, you'll learn how to keep those pesky germs away and protect yourself and others.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Germs
Nov
19

Little Explorer’s Club: Germs

Discover the invisible world of germs! In this Little Explorer’s Club, we'll explore what germs are, how they can make us sick, and why washing with soap is so important for staying healthy. Through fun activities and experiments, you'll learn how to keep those pesky germs away and protect yourself and others.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Human Body
Nov
9

Little Explorer’s Club: Human Body

Explore the amazing systems that keep your body running! In this Little Explorer’s Club, we'll discover how many systems the human body has, what each one does, and why they're all important for keeping us healthy and strong. From the circulatory system that pumps blood to the digestive system that gives us energy, get ready to dive into the science behind how our bodies work!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Human Body
Nov
7

Little Explorer’s Club: Human Body

Explore the amazing systems that keep your body running! In this Little Explorer’s Club, we'll discover how many systems the human body has, what each one does, and why they're all important for keeping us healthy and strong. From the circulatory system that pumps blood to the digestive system that gives us energy, get ready to dive into the science behind how our bodies work!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Human Body
Nov
5

Little Explorer’s Club: Human Body

Explore the amazing systems that keep your body running! In this Little Explorer’s Club, we'll discover how many systems the human body has, what each one does, and why they're all important for keeping us healthy and strong. From the circulatory system that pumps blood to the digestive system that gives us energy, get ready to dive into the science behind how our bodies work!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Skeletons
Oct
26

Little Explorer’s Club: Skeletons

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of skeletons, learning about their structure and function. Discover how skeletons provide support, protection, and movement for living organisms, and understand why they are essential for life. Through interactive activities and hands-on exploration, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the role skeletons play in both humans and animals!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Skeletons
Oct
24

Little Explorer’s Club: Skeletons

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of skeletons, learning about their structure and function. Discover how skeletons provide support, protection, and movement for living organisms, and understand why they are essential for life. Through interactive activities and hands-on exploration, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the role skeletons play in both humans and animals!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Skeletons
Oct
22

Little Explorer’s Club: Skeletons

Join us as we explore the fascinating world of skeletons, learning about their structure and function. Discover how skeletons provide support, protection, and movement for living organisms, and understand why they are essential for life. Through interactive activities and hands-on exploration, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the role skeletons play in both humans and animals!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Pumpkins
Oct
12

Little Explorer’s Club: Pumpkins

Join this fun and interactive Little Explorers Club as students will explore the lifecycle of a pumpkin, from seed to harvest. They'll learn about the different parts of a pumpkin, such as the stem, skin, flesh, seeds, and the fascinating process of how pumpkins grow and develop over time. Hands-on activities will help bring the science of pumpkins to life!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Pumpkins
Oct
10

Little Explorer’s Club: Pumpkins

Join this fun and interactive Little Explorers Club as students will explore the lifecycle of a pumpkin, from seed to harvest. They'll learn about the different parts of a pumpkin, such as the stem, skin, flesh, seeds, and the fascinating process of how pumpkins grow and develop over time. Hands-on activities will help bring the science of pumpkins to life!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Pumpkins
Oct
8

Little Explorer’s Club: Pumpkins

Join this fun and interactive Little Explorers Club as students will explore the lifecycle of a pumpkin, from seed to harvest. They'll learn about the different parts of a pumpkin, such as the stem, skin, flesh, seeds, and the fascinating process of how pumpkins grow and develop over time. Hands-on activities will help bring the science of pumpkins to life!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Forests
Sep
28

Little Explorer’s Club: Forests

Join us at the Little Explorers Club this week as we venture into the enchanting world of forests! Children aged 3-5 will embark on a journey through the trees, discovering the wonders of the forest ecosystem. Get ready to unleash your creativity as we delve into tree art activities, where every little explorer can craft their own masterpiece inspired by the majestic trees of the forest. Don't miss out on this magical adventure!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Forests
Sep
26

Little Explorer’s Club: Forests

Join us at the Little Explorers Club this week as we venture into the enchanting world of forests! Children aged 3-5 will embark on a journey through the trees, discovering the wonders of the forest ecosystem. Get ready to unleash your creativity as we delve into tree art activities, where every little explorer can craft their own masterpiece inspired by the majestic trees of the forest. Don't miss out on this magical adventure!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Forests
Sep
24

Little Explorer’s Club: Forests

Join us at the Little Explorers Club this week as we venture into the enchanting world of forests! Children aged 3-5 will embark on a journey through the trees, discovering the wonders of the forest ecosystem. Get ready to unleash your creativity as we delve into tree art activities, where every little explorer can craft their own masterpiece inspired by the majestic trees of the forest. Don't miss out on this magical adventure!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Symbiosis
Sep
14

Little Explorer’s Club: Symbiosis

Join us this week at the Little Explorers Club, where we'll dive into the fascinating world of symbiosis! Children aged 3-5 will embark on an adventure to learn about the special relationships between creatures in nature. Our young explorers will have a hands-on experience as they create their very own sea anemone, discovering how these amazing creatures rely on symbiotic relationships to thrive in the ocean. Join us for a fun-filled exploration into the wonders of the natural world!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Symbiosis
Sep
12

Little Explorer’s Club: Symbiosis

Join us this week at the Little Explorers Club, where we'll dive into the fascinating world of symbiosis! Children aged 3-5 will embark on an adventure to learn about the special relationships between creatures in nature. Our young explorers will have a hands-on experience as they create their very own sea anemone, discovering how these amazing creatures rely on symbiotic relationships to thrive in the ocean. Join us for a fun-filled exploration into the wonders of the natural world!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Symbiosis
Sep
10

Little Explorer’s Club: Symbiosis

Join us this week at the Little Explorers Club, where we'll dive into the fascinating world of symbiosis! Children aged 3-5 will embark on an adventure to learn about the special relationships between creatures in nature. Our young explorers will have a hands-on experience as they create their very own sea anemone, discovering how these amazing creatures rely on symbiotic relationships to thrive in the ocean. Join us for a fun-filled exploration into the wonders of the natural world!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Bioluminescence
Aug
31

Little Explorer’s Club: Bioluminescence

Join us this week at the Little Explorers Club, where our curious adventurers aged 3-5 will dive into the enchanting world of bioluminescence! They'll embark on an illuminating journey as they learn about glowing sea creatures and their fascinating habitats. Plus, get ready to get crafty as our explorers create their very own Angler Fish headbands to light up their own adventures! Don't miss out on the fun-filled exploration this week!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Bioluminescence
Aug
29

Little Explorer’s Club: Bioluminescence

Join us this week at the Little Explorers Club, where our curious adventurers aged 3-5 will dive into the enchanting world of bioluminescence! They'll embark on an illuminating journey as they learn about glowing sea creatures and their fascinating habitats. Plus, get ready to get crafty as our explorers create their very own Angler Fish headbands to light up their own adventures! Don't miss out on the fun-filled exploration this week!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Bioluminescence
Aug
27

Little Explorer’s Club: Bioluminescence

Join us this week at the Little Explorers Club, where our curious adventurers aged 3-5 will dive into the enchanting world of bioluminescence! They'll embark on an illuminating journey as they learn about glowing sea creatures and their fascinating habitats. Plus, get ready to get crafty as our explorers create their very own Angler Fish headbands to light up their own adventures! Don't miss out on the fun-filled exploration this week!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Ocean
Aug
17

Little Explorer’s Club: Ocean

Dive into the wonders of the ocean with this week's Little Explorers Club! Children ages 3-5 will embark on an exciting journey to discover the mysteries of the ocean and its various zones. From the sunlit surface to the mysterious depths, we'll learn about the creatures that call each zone home. Plus, get ready to get crafty as we create our very own jellyfish to take home! Join us for an ocean adventure filled with learning and fun!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Ocean
Aug
15

Little Explorer’s Club: Ocean

Dive into the wonders of the ocean with this week's Little Explorers Club! Children ages 3-5 will embark on an exciting journey to discover the mysteries of the ocean and its various zones. From the sunlit surface to the mysterious depths, we'll learn about the creatures that call each zone home. Plus, get ready to get crafty as we create our very own jellyfish to take home! Join us for an ocean adventure filled with learning and fun!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Ocean
Aug
13

Little Explorer’s Club: Ocean

Dive into the wonders of the ocean with this week's Little Explorers Club! Children ages 3-5 will embark on an exciting journey to discover the mysteries of the ocean and its various zones. From the sunlit surface to the mysterious depths, we'll learn about the creatures that call each zone home. Plus, get ready to get crafty as we create our very own jellyfish to take home! Join us for an ocean adventure filled with learning and fun!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Wild Weather
Aug
3

Little Explorer’s Club: Wild Weather

From thunderstorms to tornadoes, we'll learn all about the powerful forces of nature that shape the landscape around us. Explorers will embark on a journey of discovery through interactive activities, hands-on experiments, and engaging stories. Through fun and educational games, our young adventurers will learn how to stay safe during severe weather events and understand the importance of weather preparedness. With plenty of opportunities for creativity and exploration, this week's Little Explorers Club is sure to be a whirlwind of excitement! Join us as we uncover the mysteries of wild weather in the Midwest and inspire a lifelong love of learning about the world around us. Don't miss out on this weather-tastic adventure!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Wild Weather
Aug
1

Little Explorer’s Club: Wild Weather

From thunderstorms to tornadoes, we'll learn all about the powerful forces of nature that shape the landscape around us. Explorers will embark on a journey of discovery through interactive activities, hands-on experiments, and engaging stories. Through fun and educational games, our young adventurers will learn how to stay safe during severe weather events and understand the importance of weather preparedness. With plenty of opportunities for creativity and exploration, this week's Little Explorers Club is sure to be a whirlwind of excitement! Join us as we uncover the mysteries of wild weather in the Midwest and inspire a lifelong love of learning about the world around us. Don't miss out on this weather-tastic adventure!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Wild Weather
Jul
30

Little Explorer’s Club: Wild Weather

From thunderstorms to tornadoes, we'll learn all about the powerful forces of nature that shape the landscape around us. Explorers will embark on a journey of discovery through interactive activities, hands-on experiments, and engaging stories. Through fun and educational games, our young adventurers will learn how to stay safe during severe weather events and understand the importance of weather preparedness. With plenty of opportunities for creativity and exploration, this week's Little Explorers Club is sure to be a whirlwind of excitement! Join us as we uncover the mysteries of wild weather in the Midwest and inspire a lifelong love of learning about the world around us. Don't miss out on this weather-tastic adventure!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Water Cycle and Properties
Jul
16

Little Explorer’s Club: Water Cycle and Properties

Join us this week at the Little Explorers Club as we dive into the fascinating world of water! In this engaging session, we'll learn that water can exist in three different forms: solid, liquid, and gas. Through fun activities and interactive demonstrations, we'll explore how water transforms from ice to liquid to vapor, experiencing firsthand the wonders of the water cycle. We'll also delve into why water is essential for all living things. From plants to animals, water plays a vital role in sustaining life on Earth. Through games, stories, and hands-on experiments, our little explorers will gain a deeper understanding of just how precious and important water is to the world around us.

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Little Explorer’s Club: Ancient Architecture
Jun
29

Little Explorer’s Club: Ancient Architecture

Join the Little Explorers Club for a captivating journey into Ancient Architecture! Young students will delve into a fascinating book, uncovering secrets of the past. Through engaging activities, they'll discover intriguing facts and embark on a creative adventure, crafting their own pyramid using sugar cubes. Don't miss this hands-on exploration of history and imagination!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Ancient Architecture
Jun
27

Little Explorer’s Club: Ancient Architecture

Join the Little Explorers Club for a captivating journey into Ancient Architecture! Young students will delve into a fascinating book, uncovering secrets of the past. Through engaging activities, they'll discover intriguing facts and embark on a creative adventure, crafting their own pyramid using sugar cubes. Don't miss this hands-on exploration of history and imagination!

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Little Explorer’s Club: Ancient Architecture
Jun
25

Little Explorer’s Club: Ancient Architecture

Join the Little Explorers Club for a captivating journey into Ancient Architecture! Young students will delve into a fascinating book, uncovering secrets of the past. Through engaging activities, they'll discover intriguing facts and embark on a creative adventure, crafting their own pyramid using sugar cubes. Don't miss this hands-on exploration of history and imagination!

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