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Animals are classified into different groups based on their characteristics. Invertebrates are animals that do not have a spine, or backbone. Vertebrates are animals that do! Vertebrates are further classified into fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Come and learn what makes animals a part of these groups in this fun, kid-friendly video!
Want to know a little bit more about North Carolina but only have two minutes? Take our two minute tour of the Old North, the twelfth 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 carnivorous … Read more
The Taj Mahal is the most famous landmark in India and one of the most romantic landmarks in the world. It was built by the Indian Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal following her death.
Have you ever wanted to know more information about Thomas Jefferson? You probably know that Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. But did you know that the third President of the United States was also an ambassador, the first Secretary of State, and the second Vice President? Thomas Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase … Read more
The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States of America, but it hasn’t always been that way. The song was originally written as a poem by young American lawyer Francis Scott Key during the war of 1812. He watched helplessly from a British ship as they attacked Fort McHenry. He wanted … Read more
Simple machines have been helping people to do work for thousands of years! The lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, and screw each have a job to do. Some amplify force, some change its direction, and some reduce friction or create mechanical advantage. Come learn about simple machines and what makes them … Read more
It’s commonly known as Big Ben, but this famous landmark is actually named Elizabeth Tower in honor of Queen Elizabeth II. It’s more than 150 years old, 300 feet high, and has four clock faces each 23 feet across. It’s famously accurate, and it’s kept that way by stacking and unstacking pennies on its … Read more
The bald eagle is the largest eagle in North America, and is found nowhere else in the world! Easy to recognize with its white head and tail, the bald eagle is a national symbol of the United States of America. Learn about these amazing fishers and nestbuilders, and learn the story of how they … Read more
Want to know a little bit more about New York but only have two minutes? Take our two minute tour of the Empire State, the eleventh state in the United States of America. Learn about some of its important history, as well as some famous landmarks and state symbols (state tree, state bird, state … Read more
Lions are the second largest cats on Earth, and the only ones to have manes or live in prides. A pride consists of one or two males and several females and their cubs. The lionesses do the hunting, but the lion gets the kill first. It’s just good sense! The larger male lion protects … Read more