Kids Answers

Hi! It’s the Kids Answers magazine team here. We love learning about God’s amazing creation and discovering what our Creator says in the Bible. We hope you do, too!

Kids Answers Articles

• Are Bees the Only Pollinators?

  

  April 29, 2024

  Most people already know about pollinating bees, but God’s creation is filled with other superhero pollinators of every shape and size, living in nearly every place on earth.

• Meet Dr. Nathaniel Jeanson, A Biologist!

  

  April 22, 2024

  Ever wondered what a biologist does? Let’s find out!

• Can Birds Fly in the Rain?

  

  April 15, 2024

  God created his creatures with amazing abilities to thrive, even in our sin-cursed world affected by severe weather.

• What Makes Everything So Colorful?

  

  April 8, 2024

  God made color and beauty for our enjoyment—and for proclaiming his creative majesty.

• Why Do We Have Different Hair Colors?

  

  April 3, 2024

  The color of your hair is caused by a pigment called melanin.

• Why Do Some People Need Glasses?

  

  April 1, 2024

  Have you ever wondered how glasses fix vision problems? Let’s find out!

• Meet Andrea Chatman, a Disaster Scientist!

  

  March 18, 2024

  We had the chance to talk with a disaster scientist, Ms. Andrea Chatman. She studies what happens when natural hazards (like volcanoes, earthquakes, and floods) impact people and their communities.

• Why Do Beestings Hurt?

  

  March 11, 2024

  If you’ve ever been stung by a bee, you know that it can be pretty painful! How can something so small cause so much pain?

• How Do Hearing Aids Work?

  

  March 5, 2024

  Thankfully, God gave mankind the intelligence needed to create special devices called hearing aids that help some people hear better.

• How Many Breeds of Domestic Dogs Are There in the World?

  

  March 1, 2024

  On day six of creation, God created the canine kind.

• Did Jesus Have a Belly Button?

  

  Feb. 29, 2024

  The belly button is the scar that remains from the umbilical cord. Did Jesus have one?

• Meet Sarah Jo, an Animal Health Program Manager!

  

  Feb. 19, 2024

  Have you ever heard of an Animal Health Manager? We talked to Sarah Jo, Animal Health Program Manager for the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum, to learn all about her job.

• Why Does Snow Sparkle?

  

  Feb. 5, 2024

  This sensation is called “snow sparkle,” because it makes the snow glitter. How does it happen?

• What Does It Mean to Fear God?

  

  Jan. 22, 2024

  “In the Bible it says to fear God, but it also says to not be afraid. How can you fear God and not be afraid?”

• Why Do Our Fingers Get Wrinkly in Water?

  

  Jan. 16, 2024

  Scientists are still trying to understand why this happens.

• What Are the Differences Between Turtles and Tortoises?

  

  Jan. 12, 2024

  Though turtles and tortoises are similar in some ways, they each have distinct traits that help them survive in their own environments in our fallen world.

• Poetry Contest

  

  Jan. 2, 2024

  Do you like to write? Want to have your poem published in Kids Answers magazine?

• Paleontologist Interview

  

  Dec. 27, 2023

  Meet Gabriela, a paleontologist and creation scientist who works right here at Answers in Genesis.

• Why Do Some Animals Live Life in the Slow Lane?

  

  Dec. 18, 2023

  God created many poky-on-purpose creatures, like snails, turtles, and starfish.

• How Does Carbon Dioxide Turn into Dry Ice?

  

  Dec. 12, 2023

  To understand how carbon dioxide turns into dry ice, we first need to find out what carbon dioxide is.

• Why Are Some People Right-Handed and Some Left-Handed?

  

  Dec. 4, 2023

  No matter what hand you use, God created you wonderfully unique!

• What’s Up with Whiskers?

  

  Nov. 27, 2023

  Though animals use their eyes, nose, and ears to experience the world (just like you), God made whiskers to be an animal’s antennae, helping the animal sense its surroundings even better.

• Rocket Scientist Interview

  

  Nov. 20, 2023

  Meet Rob Webb, a rocket scientist who works right here at Answers in Genesis.

• What Makes the Colors in a Sunset?

  

  Nov. 13, 2023

  Next time a beautiful sunset takes your breath away, remember to thank God for putting it there for you to enjoy!

• How and When Did People Start to Believe in Evolution?

  

  Nov. 7, 2023

  No matter what some scientists it is important that we think about everything with a biblical worldview.

• What Is the Smallest Volcano in the World?

  

  Oct. 30, 2023

  There is some disagreement about the smallest volcano in the world, but two of the smallest are Cuexcomate and Mount Taal.

• How Can I Learn God’s Word?

  

  Oct. 23, 2023

  The Bible is for everybody! Even though you might not understand everything you read, there is plenty in it for you! God wants you to read his Word because it helps you grow closer to him.

• Why Does the Wind Blow?

  

  Oct. 17, 2023

  We feel or see the effects of the wind almost every day, but what makes the wind blow?

• Why Do Animals Have Tails?

  

  Oct. 9, 2023

  Tails have lots of purposes, but one thing’s for sure: God made each tail to help his creatures survive and thrive in our fallen world.

• Why Do I Yawn?

  

  Sept. 25, 2023

  There are lots of ideas about why we yawn, but no matter the reason, we can be sure that God designed our bodies to do what they need to do to keep us healthy.

• Do Llamas Spit at Each Other?

  

  Sept. 18, 2023

  God created all his animals with unique habits and traits that help them communicate, defend themselves, and survive in our fallen world.

• Why Is the Sky Blue?

  

  Sept. 11, 2023

  Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue and not orange, green, or some other color?

• Meet Karina Altman, a Zoo Animal Programs Manager

  

  Aug. 31, 2023

  This week, we have something extra special for you! We had a chance to talk with Karina Altman, the zoo animal programs manager at the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum.

• Why Is the Bible Called the Bible?

  

  Aug. 29, 2023

  The word Bible never actually appears in Scripture. So why do we call it that?

• How Are Rainbows Made?

  

  Aug. 24, 2023

  It’s always exciting to see a colorful rainbow in the sky after a rainstorm. But have you ever wondered how a rainbow is made?

• What’s in a Purr?

  

  Aug. 7, 2023

  God designed all his creatures to communicate in unique ways, including the calming purrs of your feline friend!

• What’s up with Watermelon Seeds?

  

  July 24, 2023

  God made all kinds of yummy foods for us to enjoy, including refreshing fruits like watermelon.

• How Do Animals Beat the Heat?

  

  July 17, 2023

  Though most animals don’t enjoy sweet treats when it’s hot, God created them with their own clever ways to beat the heat.

• Why Do Hiccups Happen?

  

  July 10, 2023

  Though our bodies are affected by our fallen world, we can still be sure that our Creator designed us fearfully and wonderfully.

• Welcome to the Kids Answers Blog!

  

  July 5, 2023

  We love learning about God’s amazing creation and discovering what our Creator says in the Bible. We hope you do, too!