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4 Ulysses S Grant Facts for Kids

4 Ulysses S Grant Facts for Kids

February 27, 2015 - 12:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

There are some figures in US history that are more prominent than others and Ulysses S. Grant is one of these men. He is most known for his service during the American Civil War as the lead general for the Union Troops. It was his status as a war hero that…

3 Tundra Biome Facts for Kids

3 Tundra Biome Facts for Kids

February 25, 2015 - 12:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

Not all regions of the world have the same climates, which means that some are more unique than others. The Tundra Biome is a plain where temperatures…

Navajo Masks

Navajo Masks

February 25, 2015 - 10:00 am in Navajo Rituals

The Navajo mask is a representation of the people’s affinity for spiritualism and nature, which is one of the tribe's most important icons. Through…

8 Transcontinental Railroad Facts for Kids

8 Transcontinental Railroad Facts for Kids

February 23, 2015 - 12:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

The Transcontinental Railroad was one of the key accomplishments of its era. It made the movement of people and goods possible in a time when travel and transport was difficult at best. In 1862 the Pacific Railroad Act was passed and tasked the then Union…

8 Stegosaurus Facts for Kids

8 Stegosaurus Facts for Kids

February 20, 2015 - 12:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

1. Stegosaurus is an interesting name for an interesting member of the Jurassic Period. The word Stegosaurus perfectly sums up what this dinosaur was. The word Stegosaurus means “plated lizard”. It was named in 1877 when the fossils were found for this…

9 Siberian Tiger Facts for Kids

9 Siberian Tiger Facts for Kids

February 18, 2015 - 12:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

1. Siberian Tigers are among the biggest living cats along with the Bengal Tiger. This species of tiger hails from the Russian Far East. The population is in a lot of trouble. There are only about 250 of these tigers left in the wild. 2. It was thought that…

Navajo Quotes

Navajo Quotes

February 18, 2015 - 10:00 am in Folklore

The Navajo tribe through time, have proven to be very intelligent and knowledgeable in the aspect of life. They are aware of their surroundings and are also aware of what they want out of life. That is not something you can say for most people. As once stated…

11 Sea Urchin Facts for Kids

18 Sea Urchin Facts for Kids

February 16, 2015 - 12:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

1. Sea Urchins have over 200 species. They come in a full range of colors from sand colored to bright pinks and dark purples. They are interesting creatures that are bilateral. They have five sections that are equally the same size. 2. Sea urchins have spiny…

10 Salamander Facts for Kids

10 Salamander Facts for Kids

February 13, 2015 - 12:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

1. Salamanders are plentiful in the amphibian community. There are about 500 members of the amphibian community that can be considered salamanders. They have long bodies and tails with short legs. Most of the species are relatively small in size but 2 of the…

6 Saber Tooth Tiger Facts for Kids

6 Saber Tooth Tiger Facts for Kids

February 11, 2015 - 12:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

1. The Saber Tooth Tiger technically was not a tiger. It was actually a species of prehistoric cat. It is actually one of the most famous of the prehistoric animals. It is only a very distant relative of tigers, lions and cheetahs. 2. There were actually over…