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The “Thing Explainer” explains in detail how complicated things like “the tiny bags of water you’re made of” (animal cells) to “machines for burning cities” (nuclear bombs) work using only the 1,000 most commonly used words in the English language. A massive challenge that required both a solid understanding and creativity! It is a great example that you don’t have to use big words to explain complicated things. My kids and I really enjoy both the science and word selection.