Sacajawea is one of the most famous native Americans! She helped Lewis and Clark on their expedition. She acted as a guide, interpreter and also helped Lewis and Clark be able to barter, trade and find safe passage on their expedition. There is some conflict…
8 Pompeii Facts for Kids
Pompeii was an ancient Roman city in southern Italy. It was a bustling city that was built at the foot of the beautiful Mount Vesuvius. It is a city frozen…
7 Narwhal Facts for Kids
Narwhals are sometimes called Narwhale. The Narwhal is a medium sized porpoise that is part of the toothed whale sub species. It is a marine animal that…
8 Meerkat Facts for Kids
Meerkat's have become quite famous the last few years with their own show on a cable network that is viewed worldwide. They are an interesting animal species that are very entertaining. They are native to southern Africa. They live on the dry plains. They…
15 Koala Bear Facts for Kids
How cute is the Koala bear? So cute. These cuddly looking little bears are native to Australia but wait they are not even bears. Technically speaking Koala Bears are not bears at all they are marsupials and closely related to Kangaroos and Wombats. 1. These…
8 Howler Monkey Facts for Kids
Howler Monkeys are very loud monkey's as a matter of fact the name “howler” suits them perfectly. They let out a very loud screech when they are communicating with each other. The howl can be heard from quite a long distance away. 1. They are native to…
9 Hermit Crab Facts for Kids
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 many monuments and temples constructed during her reign. After her death the effort was made to literally…
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 a bit like rocks and plants. It is a huge tourist attraction and home to ocean wild life. 1. The Great Barrier…
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…