All About Adjectives
An adjective is a special kind of word that modifies (changes, or describes) a noun. Adjectives can tell you which one, what kind, how many!
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All About Pandas
Pandas are one of the world’s favorite animals! They’re black and white and furry all over, and as of 2016 they’re off the endangered species list. Pandas are bears (yes, they really are bears and not members of the raccoon family) but unlike other bears, they mostly eat plants – bamboo to be precise.
The History of the Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is a monumental landmark in China and the longest structure ever built by humans. Construction on it started more than two thousand years ago and continued, off and on, for almost a thousand years until 1644. Did you know the Great Wall cannot actually be seen from the moon? … Read more
Two Minute Tour: Rhode Island
Want to know a little bit more about Rhode Island but only have two minutes? Take our two minute tour of the Ocean State, the thirteenth state in the United States of America. Learn about some of its important history, as well as some famous products of the state and state symbols (state tree, … Read more
All About Comets
Comets are visitors from the outer reaches of the solar system, and sometimes give a spectacular show to stargazers on earth. In deep space, a comet may look like an asteroid – just a lump of space rock – but as it heads towards the inner solar system and is heated by the sun, … Read more
Mount Rushmore
Have you ever wondered why Mount Rushmore was built? (To honor American history and get people to visit South Dakota!) Or how Mount Rushmore was built? (Lots and lots of dynamite!) Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a famous American landmark. The faces of four influential presidents were carved into the side of a mountain … Read more
Understanding Ecosystems (Producers, Consumers, Decomposers)
What is an ecosystem? An ecosystem is everything that interacts in a specific area. That includes plants, animals, sun, air, water, and even rocks! In a healthy ecosystem, every part gets what they need – food, water, shelter, light – and all of the parts work together. Unfortunately, an ecosystem can become unbalanced through … Read more
All About Moose
The moose is the largest member of the deer family and one of the largest mammals in North America! With its distinctive antlers and unusual face, moose are easy to recognize! They live in northern temperate and subarctic climates, where snow covers the ground in winter. Moose are amazing!
History and Symbols of the Olympics
The Olympics are a famous world-wide sporting event that takes place every few years. They have a history based in the ancient Greek Olympics, but there are new traditions as well! Come learn about the Olympic medals and the meaning of the Olympic rings and the Olympic flame as well as trivia and information … Read more
Biography of Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven is one of the most famous composers in history, and wrote many of the most celebrated pieces of music in the world. Amazingly, some of his greatest masterpieces were written while he was completely deaf! Although his personal life was troubled, he was loved by many and still continues to influence … Read more