A City Called ‘Utqiagvik’
By, Jo Carol Hebert What’s unusual about this city of 4,300 people at the North Pole called Utqiagvik (besides the name)? The ‘Polar Night’ Well, for one thing, Utqiagvik is […]
“Cool” Ice Safety Tips
In some parts of the world, when winter arrives, it also means the water freezes into ice. Playing on frozen ponds or lakes can be super fun. But did you […]
The Cold Hard Facts About Icebergs!
Icebergs are floating chunks of ice. They come in many different sizes and are found in the seas around Antarctica and the North Atlantic Ocean. Although these icy formations are […]
“Why Do Bananas Curve?”
by, Jo Carol Hebert Here’s a Banana Joke Question: “What do bananas say when they answer the phone” (Answer: ‘Y-ellow.”) Question: Why do bananas curve? (Answer): ‘Geotropism’ – ge-o-trop-ism. Not […]
Learn About Pumpkins With Miss Bonnie B.
Listen to Miss Bonnie B. talk about pumpkins from Fopdoodle Farm. Then read on for more fun pumpkin facts and a cool craft! Did You Know? Famous Pumpkins in Literature […]
The Incredible Catfish!
Not all “cats” are furry. Check out these fun facts on the catfish! Counting Catfish There are 3,000 species of these common but unusual fish swimming, swishing, and spawning (having […]
Spectacular Sharks!
Today, we have three mind-blowing sharks that will astound you. Check them out! Dwarf Lantern Shark The Dwarf Lantern Shark is the smallest. It only grows to six inches long […]
Even More Amazing Butterflies
We love butterflies! Do you? If not, these amazing butterflies may just change your mind. Check them out! Monarch Butterfly Did you know this butterfly is one of the […]
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