Do you know what the Civil War was? Maybe you’ve heard it called the War Between the States or the War of Secession. Whatever you call it, the American Civil War was a bloody war fought between the northern states and southern states, or slave states. Troops from the north became known as union soldiers […]
Are you fascinated by our solar system? Do you have a favorite planet? Maybe you like the planet Earth since that is the planet we live on or maybe you like Saturn for its beautiful rings, but have you ever stopped to think about the planet Mercury. Mercury has been the smallest planet in our […]
Have you ever seen the Whitehouse? The big white house in Washington D.C. where the U.S. President lives. If you have, you know just how massive it is. Did you know it has 16 bedrooms and 35 bathrooms? How about that many of the Presidents have there own library in the home? How cool is […]
Did you know there are both hot deserts and cold deserts? A hot desert is a dry place where little rainfall occurs. They are typically very barren, containing little water and life forms. Some plants and animals, however, thrive in the desert biome. Hot deserts are dry, barren areas of land where little rainfall occurs. […]
It’s almost time for summer, so it’s a good idea to open up those pools and get ready to swim! Swimming is a great way to exercise and cool off on those hot summer days. We will cover all the swimming facts for kids plus the benefits of swimming, water safety tips, and world records […]
Have you ever seen a hummingbird? Hummingbirds are small birds that flutter around searching for the nectar of flowers. They are the smallest living bird species in the World and are commonly found in Central America, specifically along the Gulf of Mexico. They can travel long distances and the best part is, you always know […]
The Earth is the air we breathe, the ground we step on, and the water we drink. The planet Earth is a very fascinating place, as it is believed to be the only place in the universe that can support life. There are hundreds of other facts about the planet we call home. In this […]
North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Antarctica, and Africa. Those are the seven continents of the World. Today, we are going to focus on the continent of Africa with these Africa facts for kids. Can you name any places in Africa? How about any landmarks or animals species that live there? Africa is home […]
What is your favorite animal? One of my most favorite animals is the turtle. Turtles are fascinating creatures with a hard, protective shell and a shy demeanor. Turtles can live in fresh water, salt water, or even on land! There are both land turtles and marine turtles or aquatic turtles. With all these different types […]
From polar bears, to baleen whales, sea otters, and even humans there are so many different kinds of mammals. There are large mammals, such as the brown bear and small mammals, such as the tiny bat. What types of mammals can you name? Did you know humans are mammals too? That’s right! Mammals are characterized […]