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Did you know that the first U.S. flag had 13 stars and stripes? They stood for the original 13 colonies of the United States. Young readers can further explore this…
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Did you know that a gray wolf howls when it wants to talk? Howling lets other animals know where the gray wolf is. Find out more in Gray Wolf, one…
Did you know that a vulture has a curved beak? It uses its beak to tear into its food. Find out more in Vulture, one of the titles in the…
Did you know that Canada has as many as 2 million lakes? This is more than the rest of the world combined. Find out more in Canada, one of the…
Did you know that the United States is home to the world's first national park? Yellowstone was founded in 1872. Find out more in United States, one of the titles…
Did you know that the word "Mexico" comes from the Aztec peoples? They named the country after one of its lakes. Find out more in Mexico, one of the titles…
Did you know that China is home to Asia's longest river? The Yangtze measures 3,915 miles (6,300 kilometers) in length. Find out more in China, one of the titles in…
Did you know that Brazil is named after a tree? The tree is called pau-brasil, or Brazilwood. Find out more in Brazil, one of the titles in the Our World…
Did you know that "The Star-Spangled Banner" is the national anthem of the United States? It is more than 200 years old. Young readers can further explore this national symbol's…
Go on an exciting adventure beyond planet Earth in the All about Space series. Discover more about our solar system and the way we explore it with easy-to-read titles that…
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Provides an overview of the Pyramids of Giza, discussing topics such as its history, chief architect, structural aspects, and construction techniques and materials, and offers information about careers in architecture…
Did you know that Earth takes about 365 days to move around the Sun? Earth is the third planet from the Sun. Learn more about space in Earth.
Provides an overview of the Taj Mahal, discussing topics such as its history, architects and designers, structural aspects, and similar structures around the world.
Traces the history of the grand temple to the goddess Athena which has sat atop the Acropolis above Athens, Greece since 432 BC.
Did you know that 1961 was the first time a person went into space? Today, approximately 550 astronauts have been in space. Learn more about space in Astronaut.
Did you know that it takes more than 27 days for the Moon to go around Earth? The Moon is four times smaller than Earth. Learn more about space in…
Did you know that people can see about 2,000 stars using only their eyes? The hottest stars are blue. Learn more about space in Stars.
Did you know that octopuses have eight arms? They use suckers on their arms to taste and smell. Learn more about these fascinating animals in Octopuses.
Did you know that the bright colors of clownfish help to scare away larger fish? Clownfish live in coral reefs. Learn more about these fascinating animals in Clownfish.
Did you know that some crabs grow to be 13 feet (4 meters) wide? The pea crab is smaller than a person’s fingernail. Learn more about these fascinating animals in…
Did you know that some jellyfish can glow in the dark? Jellyfish do not have bones, a heart, or a brain. Learn more about these fascinating animals in Jellyfish.
Did you know that an orca is a kind of dolphin? It is the largest kind of dolphin in the world. Learn more about these fascinating animals in Orcas.
Did you know that the first American flag was made in 1777? This first flag had 13 stars and 13 stripes. Learn more about this fascinating symbol in American Flag…
Did you know that the Great Seal is used to state that something has been approved by the United States government? It took six years to design the Great Seal.
Did you know that it took eight years to build the Lincoln Memorial? There are 36 columns on the outside of the memorial. Learn more about this fascinating symbol in…
Did you know that The Star-Spangled Banner is more than 200 years old? It was named the national anthem of the United States in 1931. Learn more about this fascinating…
Did you know that the Washington Monument is 555 feet tall? Construction on the monument finished in 1884. Learn more about this fascinating symbol in Washington Monument, a title in…
Did you know that the White House used to be called the Executive Mansion ? More than 1.5 million people visit the White House each year. Learn more about this…
The Civil War was the culmination of years of tension between the northern and southern states. In the aftermath of the war, issues such as civil rights would persist well…
Did you know that a manta ray can eat 60 pounds (27 kilograms) of food in a day? Manta rays use scales in their mouths to trap food. Learn more…
Did you know that a rocket is the only machine that can travel into space? The first rockets were made about 1,000 years ago. Learn more about space in Rocket.
Did you know that the first baseball hats were made out of straw? The oldest baseball diamond is in Boston. Learn more about this exciting sport in Baseball.
Did you know that a basketball hoop is 10 feet off the ground? The first game of basketball was played in 1891. Learn more about this exciting sport in Basketball.
Did you know that the first football helmets were made of leather? The largest football stadium in the world is in Michigan. Learn more about this exciting sport in Football.
