Hermit Crabs are interesting creatures that are sometimes kept as pets. Hermit crabs are actually socially active creatures; they eat together, live together and generally hang out together in their natural habitat. They are unique looking animals. 1. Like…
8 Hatshepsut Facts for Kids
Hatsheput was the longest reigning female Pharaoh in Egypt. She is also considered one of the best Pharaohs in Egypt. Her reign was peaceful, she had…
7 Great Barrier Reef Facts for Kids
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the world’s natural wonders. It is the largest living thing on earth. It is made up of many living animals that look…
16 Grassland Facts for Kids
What are the grasslands? Grasslands have many different names that they are called. In the US the midwestern states are well known for their “prairies”. In Africa the grasslands are called the “savannas”while in South America they are referred to as…
14 Peregrine Falcon Facts for Kids
When you think of a bird swooping down to get their prey, what do you think of? The eagle? The hawk? Believe it or not, the peregrine falcon is yet another bird that swoops form high in the air to capture their prey, usually other birds. And you can find peregrine…
14 Oregon Trail Facts for Kids
You may have played a computer game called Oregon Trail before. Believe it or not, the Oregon Trail was a real trail used by settlers moving west across the United States. They traveled this very rough trail via oxen, mule, and covered wagon. Many were looking…
Navajo Christmas Songs
Although Native Americans, including the Navajo, have their own forms of spirituality, Christianity was introduced to Indians in the southwest part of the country during the latter half of the 19th century. Catholic missionaries went onto the lands of the…
15 Ocelot Facts for Kids
The ocelot is a cat that is about double the size of the traditional house cat. But these cats are not like your friendly neighborhood feline. They are predators that eat meat, and have gorgeous fur, which has led to their endangered status. To learn more…
38 Mayflower Facts for Kids
The Mayflower was the name of the sailing vessel sailed from Great Britain to what is now the United States by the pilgrims in the 17th century. Have you ever wondered what such a journey would be like? Curious to learn more about the Mayflower as a ship?…
11 Marie Curie Facts for Kids
Marie Curie played a very important role in learning more about radioactivity, chemistry, and physics. Her work helped to pave the way for discoveries like X-rays, chemotherapy, and the whole medical field of radiology. Most see Curie as one of the most important…
