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Navajo Animal Symbols

Navajo Animal Symbols

February 11, 2015 - 10:00 am in Navajo History

Petroglyphs hold within them more meaning than is obvious to the eye. This type of artwork holds within them lots of meanings and symbols. For instance their animal symbols. They are brought out due to the way that the animal lived. Almost every Native American…

9 Rockhopper Penguin Facts for Kids

9 Rockhopper Penguin Facts for Kids

February 9, 2015 - 12:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

1. The Rockhopper Penguin gets its name from their dramatic entry onto land from the water. They fly up into the air and do a little belly flop onto the…

8 Roadrunner Facts for Kids

8 Roadrunner Facts for Kids

February 6, 2015 - 12:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

1. The Roadrunner is a bird, a rather famous species of bird thanks to the Roadrunner cartoons that were popular in the 1960's and 70's (and some would…

8 Poison Dart Frog Facts for Kids

8 Poison Dart Frog Facts for Kids

February 4, 2015 - 12:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

1. A poison dart frog is also called poison arrow frogs. They are very attractive vibrant colored frogs but they can be deadly if misused. Their toxin is their protection. Their beautiful colors are a warning to predators that they are deadly. 2. There are…

Navajo Petroglyphs

Navajo Petroglyphs

February 4, 2015 - 10:00 am in Navajo History

What are Petroglyphs? This is a very complex and intriguing form of artwork particularly associated with the American Indian Artwork. These Petroglyphs are usually done on rocky surfaces such as a cliff wall or inside of a cave. A lot goes into creating this…

10 Okapi Facts for Kids

10 Okapi Facts for Kids

February 2, 2015 - 12:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

1. The Okapi is a relatively unknown animal that lives in the Congo. It is called the forest giraffe or the zebra giraffe is an unusual looking animal. It looks like an animal that was pieced together using other animals. 2. It has zebra like legs with a reddish…

7 Mt Everest Facts for Kids

7 Mt Everest Facts for Kids

February 1, 2015 - 12:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

1. Mt. Everest is Earth’s largest mountain. Its status as the largest mountain on earth has shrouded it in mystery and brought thrill seekers to try to conquer the mountain and climb to its peak. At its peak Mt. Everest is over 29,000 feet. 2. The mountain…