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9 Great Horned Owl Facts for Kids

9 Great Horned Owl Facts for Kids

January 23, 2015 - 4:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

Spotting an owl in North and South America is never really too difficult, and in certain areas, you may find you are seeing owls daily. Owls are usually recognizable by both their physical attributes, as well as their pitch noises which are usually “Hoo…

7 Giant Squid Facts for Kids

7 Giant Squid Facts for Kids

January 23, 2015 - 10:00 am in Fun Facts for Kids

Throughout the vast and deep ocean are many interesting and bizarre aquatic life. From boneless fishes, to multicolored snakes and “Mimic” Octopuses,…

8 Deciduous Forest Facts for Kids

8 Deciduous Forest Facts for Kids

January 22, 2015 - 2:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

For many kids, it is routine for biomes to be discussed at some point during their science curriculum. Whether this is early in their academic education,…

10 Crayfish Facts for Kids

10 Crayfish Facts for Kids

January 22, 2015 - 10:00 am in Fun Facts for Kids

Within the vast and deep ocean, their are several types of organisms and species that are common to us, as well as some that are unknown and even undiscovered. While scientists know more about space than they do about the ocean, as their are some areas of…

13 Colosseum Facts for Kids

13 Colosseum Facts for Kids

January 21, 2015 - 2:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

The Colosseum is the world's most famous amphitheater, located in the heart of Rome, Italy. The structure is mainly built out of concrete and stone, producing one of the most famous pieces of Roman architecture and engineering in all of human history. Construction…

17 Clara Barton Facts for Kids

17 Clara Barton Facts for Kids

January 21, 2015 - 10:00 am in Fun Facts for Kids

A pioneer nurse, Clara Barton is best known for her work in founding the American Red Cross. She worked throughout the United States as a pioneer nurse throughout the mid-1860s, and by the end of the decade, was already recognized for her efforts in tending…

14 American Alligator Facts for Kids

14 American Alligator Facts for Kids

January 20, 2015 - 4:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

The American alligator. While some confuse these reptiles for crocodiles, there's a way to tell them apart: they have broader snouts and different teeth. This species of alligator primarily lives throughout the southeastern United States and parts of the southern…

17 Mesopotamia Facts for Kids

17 Mesopotamia Facts for Kids

January 20, 2015 - 10:00 am in Fun Facts for Kids

Mesopotamia—an ancient land that once hosted a diverse and rich culture. Today, the ancient land is celebrated for its rich history of culture, warfare and trade. In fact, Mesopotamia is considered one of the oldest fully realized civilizations in the world.…

15 Squanto Facts for Kids

15 Squanto Facts for Kids

January 19, 2015 - 4:00 pm in Fun Facts for Kids

Squanto is one of the most famous Native Americans of our time. Born in Cape Cod around 1580, Squanto ended up becoming a well-known figure among the colonizing English people and Native Americans of his time. His tribe, the Pawtuxet band of the Wampanoag…

17 Geothermal Energy Facts for Kids

17 Geothermal Energy Facts for Kids

January 19, 2015 - 10:00 am in Fun Facts for Kids

Fossil fuels like gas are not a sustainable fuel! That means that once it is depleted there is no more fuel. Scientists are working very hard to find alternatives to fossil fuel. Geothermal fuel is one of those alternatives. 1. When you think about the word…