Reading is a time machine for kids. Join Nib and Spot as they investigate the Rosetta Stone, discover how scholars decoded ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, and learn how reading unlocks messages from more than 2,000 years ago.

👨‍👩‍👧 MISSION INFORMATION (FOR GROWN-UPS) 🎯 RECOMMENDED: Age 8–12 years ⏱️ READING TIME: 2 minutes 🔬 STEM FOCUS: Biology • Evolution • Animal Classification 🧠 BRAIN SKILLS: Pattern Recognition • Observation • Critical Thinking • Scientific Classification 🎁 INCLUDES: Printable Case File ❓TODAY'S BIG QUESTION: Why do so many different animals look like cats—even when they aren’t related? There’s an animal on Earth called a fossa that looks EXACTLY like a cat crossed wit