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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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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.
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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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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!

💡 Great questions start with...
Why — "Why do cats always land on their feet?"
How — "How do fireflies make light?"
What — "What happens inside a volcano?"
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How to earn points

Earn points for reading and creating. The month's top scorers win real prizes!

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
Scoreboard
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This month
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OceanExplorer
892
2
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CuriousOwl
1,247
1
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SpaceDreamer
756
3
4
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NatureLover
12 stories
634
5
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ScienceKid
11 stories
598
6
🎨
ArtStar
10 stories
521
7
🌋
DinoHunter
9 stories
487
8
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MoonWatcher
8 stories
445
9
🐋
DeepDiver
8 stories
412
10
ThunderBolt
7 stories
389
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