Many kids have seen pictures or drawings of an area called Machu Picchu, but don’t really know what they’re looking at. Machu Picchu is an area of mountains in the country of Peru, and it’s known for its ancient buildings that look like brick pyramids.…

The tyrannosaurus rex or t-rex is probably one of the most widely known dinosaurs that was ever in existence. It is known for its large size, enormous head and teeth, and its short arms. The t-rex also had a large tail that balanced its oversized head. While…

George Washington Carver was an American inventor and scientist, and what is called a botanist. A botanist is someone who studies plants so they can know better how to make them grow. He was also an educator and taught other people about the things he learned…

The walrus is a sea mammal meaning that while it spends much of its time in the ocean, it’s not a fish. Many people can easily recognize a walrus by its long, sharp front teeth that stick way out of its mouth, by its long whiskers and by its large, round…

The Tasmanian devil is probably best known to children from cartoons, where it’s depicted as a speechless, spinning animal that eats just about everything in its path. While this isn’t actually the most accurate way to describe a real Tasmanian devil,…

A sea otter is a very friendly creature that can exist on land but which spends most of its time in the ocean. The sea otter is known for its thick fur coat which keeps it warm in the cold waters where it lives and for its very friendly nature. Even though…