The salt water crocodile, komodo dragon, and green iguanas, oh my! These are all different kinds of reptiles. Do you know what a reptile is? Reptiles are vertebrate animals, meaning they have a backbone. They are also characterized by their dry skin and sometimes, hard shells. What other examples of reptiles can you think of? […]
Did you know one of the most common dinosaurs of the Mesozoic Era was the stegosaurus? From Stegosaurus Ungulatus (S. Ungulatus) to S. Sulcatus, and S. Stenops there are many different species of the stegosaurus. Fossil evidence has shown that at least these three species were around during the Triassic period and late Jurassic Period. […]
Do you love digging in the dirt? How about watching the flowers grow? Flowers grow because of the sun and the soil. In this article, Soil Facts for Kids, we are going to talk all about dirt! From the different kinds of soil to soil texture and soil forms, we will cover it all! It’s […]
Have you ever been to Mexico? Or maybe you live in Mexico. Well, I bet you didn’t know that Mexico’s official name is the United Mexican States. I didn’t even know that! There is so much more we can learn about this country from its oldest cities, to its population, and rich culture, so let’s […]
Have you ever seen the Washington Monument? The tall obelisk and towering structure in the heart of Washington D.C. It towers over a reflecting pool in the U.S. capitol. You may know it as the National Mall. Don’t be fooled! It’s not a shopping center, but you can go inside and even climb to the […]
What do you know about the Revolutionary War? Do you know why the colonists decided to fight? How about the number of troops fought in the war? Whether you’re just learning about the American Revolution or you consider yourself to be an expert on the war, here are some interesting Revolutionary War facts for kids. […]
Can you name all the world oceans? There is the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Southern Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean. The pacific ocean is the world’s largest ocean and is one of the most well-known and researched oceans. Today, the pacific ocean is home to over 25,000 different islands, miles […]
Do you love outer space? Can you name all the planets? There are eight planets in our solar system: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Today, we are going to learn all about Neptune with these Neptune facts for kids. From its position in the solar system to its massive size and […]
Yo ho ho! Who’s ready to learn some pirate facts for kids? From the first pirates to famous pirates and every pirate in between, we will cover it all! So, get ready to set sail and learn all about pirate facts for kids and pirate culture. Who were the Pirates? While pirates came from all […]
Do you live in Florida? If so, did you know that there is a manatee hotline you can call to report any and all manatee sightings? That’s because manatees, especially the Florida manatees, are super cool and gentle creatures that everybody loves! The best part is, there is so much we can learn about manatees […]