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How many teeth do kids have?Kids have 20 baby teeth. Grown-ups have 32 adult teeth.
What is elementary school?Elementary school is where kids go from kindergarten to about 5th grade. Most kids are there from about age 5 to 11.
What time does elementary school start?Every school sets its own times, so the only sure answer is your school's own.
What does "6 7" mean?"6 7" has no official meaning. It started as a viral song lyric, and kids say it as a silly joke.
How many Diary of a Wimpy Kid books are there?21 books in the main series, all by Jeff Kinney, counted on 5 November 2026. A new one has come out every year since 2007.
Can you help me with my homework?Peabody can't do your homework for you, but it can help you practise the same skills, and your teacher can help with the rest.
Why is the sky blue?Sunlight is made of every colour. The air scatters blue light more than the others, so blue comes at you from all over the sky.
How far away is the Moon?On average, the Moon is 238,855 miles (384,400 kilometers) from Earth.
How many planets are there?There are eight planets in our solar system: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
Can it be too cold to snow?No. It can be too warm to snow, but never too cold. Snow needs freezing air and enough water in the air.

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