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Our AI features let kids generate new stories that answer their own questions about the world — as well as enabling them to ask follow-up questions during stories they're reading.
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Professor S
Professor S
He's the brilliant (and slightly bonkers) brain behind Sparks: scientist, explorer and inventor of the world-famous Curiotron — the world's most marvellous question-and-answer machine.
Got questions?
If you have questions while reading, tap the ✦ to chat with the Prof. He's always happy to explain more.
While reading, you can ask things like:
"Why did cave painters work in the dark?"
"How big was a T-Rex baby?"
"How far away is the Moon?"
AI features are optional and can be controlled by parents from the Settings page.
Earn Sparks points
With Sparks, you earn points by reading, learning and asking great questions.
Points are awarded by the Professor's robotic helpers, the Woos. They keep an eye on your activity in Sparks, and award points for reading and learning.
Finish a story — 10 points
Get a quiz question right — 1 point
Create a story that we publish — 15 points
5-day reading streak — 10 points
Top scorers earn rewards
Every month, the Sparks readers with the most points win real prizes. Happy reading!
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Why do sloths move so slowly?
A brilliant survival strategy — moving slow means predators can't see you.
Did T-Rex care for its babies?
What dinosaurs were really like — beyond the teeth.
What came before the Big Bang?
The biggest question about the beginning of everything.
Why do frogs sing at night?
On warm evenings, thousands of frogs fill the air with song.
Where does maple syrup come from?
The sweet science of tapping trees in spring.
Why do we lose our eyelashes?
The surprising life cycle of the tiny hairs protecting your eyes.
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Create with the Curiotron
Welcome to the Sparks Laboratory, where Professor S keeps his most spectacular invention: the Curiotron.
What does it do?
Ask a question below and the Curiotron will answer it in classic Sparks style. If you like the result, you can send it to the Professor — he might even add it to the Sparks collection, for the whole world to enjoy!
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Why — "Why do cats always land on their feet?"
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How — "How do fireflies make light?"
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What — "What happens inside a volcano?"
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Scoreboard
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How to earn points
Earn points for reading and creating. The month's top scorers win real prizes!
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Finish a story — 10 points
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Get a quiz question right — 1 point
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Create a story that we publish — 15 points
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5-day reading streak — 10 points
Scoreboard
This week
This month
All time
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OceanExplorer
892
2
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CuriousOwl
1,247
1
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SpaceDreamer
756
3
4
🦋
NatureLover
634
5
🔬
ScienceKid
598
6
🎨
ArtStar
521
7
🌋
DinoHunter
487
8
🌙
MoonWatcher
445
9
🐋
DeepDiver
412
10
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ThunderBolt
389
Monthly prizes
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Free 12-month subscription + mystery swag
2nd
Free 3-month subscription + mystery swag
3rd
Free 1-month subscription + mystery swag
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