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Did you know that a guinea pig’s teeth never stop growing? Guinea pigs need to eat hay to help keep their teeth healthy. Learn more about these incredible animals in…
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Did you know that a hedgehog curls into a ball when it is scared? Most hedgehogs are about the size of a softball. Learn more about these incredible animals in…
Did you know that an iguana’s skin can change color? Iguanas change color if they are too cold or too hot. Learn more about these incredible animals in Iguana.
Did you know that potbellied pigs can learn to walk on a leash like a dog? Potbellied pigs can also be trained to race and do tricks. Learn more about…
Did you know that goats are excellent climbers? Goats have been known to climb trees in search of berries. Learn more about these fascinating farm animals in Goats.
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Did you know that centipedes can have up to 177 pairs of legs? Centipedes can move up to 16 inches (40.6 centimeters) in one second. Learn more about these amazing…
Did you know that dragonflies have two pairs of wings? Dragonflies can fly forwards, backwards, and hover in place. Learn more about these amazing insects in Dragonflies.
Did you know that the goliath beetle is one of the heaviest insects on Earth? One goliath beetle can weigh as much as a kiwi fruit. Learn more about these…
Did you know that baby grasshoppers are called nymphs? Adult grasshoppers can jump up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) high. Learn more about these amazing insects in Grasshoppers.
Did you know that only female mosquitoes drink blood? Mosquitoes have special straw-shaped mouths that help them sip their food. Learn more about these amazing insects in Mosquitoes.
Did you know that scorpions have special claws called pincers? Scorpions use their pincers to catch and hold their food. Learn more about these amazing arachnids in Scorpions.
The doctor is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know there are more than 900,000 doctors in the United States? Learn more about doctors in The Doctor.
The firefighter is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know that firefighters wear about 60 pounds of gear? Learn more about firefighters in The Firefighter.
The librarian is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know there are more than 200,000 librarians in the United States? Learn more about librarians in The Librarian.
The police officer is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know that police officers work with police dogs? Learn more about police officers in The Police Officer.
The teacher is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know that most teachers work more than 10 hours each day? Learn more about teachers in The Teacher.
The veterinarian is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know there are more than 90,000 veterinarians in the United States? Learn more about veterinarians in The Veterinarian.
Did you know that plants, animals, and people are all organisms? Organisms need air, food, water, and a place to live. Learn more about organisms and their effects on Earth…
Did you know that each American uses about seven trees worth of paper each year? Learn how people can use paper wisely in Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Paper.
Did you know that most caves are formed by nature? Black bears often spend the winter hibernating in them. Learn more about these fascinating places in Caves.
Did you know that boreal forests cover more land than any other habitat? The trees in a boreal forest help clean the air. Learn more about these fascinating places in…
The waste collector is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know that waste collectors have special trucks that squish waste? Learn more about waste collectors in The Waste Collector.
The dentist is a person my neighborhood. Did you know that dentists take pictures of your teeth with an X-ray machine? Learn more about dentists in The Dentist.
The chef is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know that chefs can cook many healthy meals by memory? Learn more about chefs in The Chef.
The postal worker is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know that some postal workers may use a boat to deliver mail to houses along a river? Learn more…
The farmer is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know that most of the foods people eat are grown by farmers? Learn more about farmers in The Farmer.
The construction worker is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know that construction workers build tall buildings? Learn more about construction workers in The Construction Worker.
Did you know that Americans get more than 1 billion colds each year? A doctor finds out why people are sick. Learn more about doctors in The Doctor. This title…
Did you know that more than half of American firefighters are volunteers? Firefighters come when people call for help. Learn more about firefighters in The Firefighter.
Did you know that there are more than 16,000 public libraries in the United States? A librarian picks new books for the library and makes them easy to find. Learn…
Did you know that there are more than 15,400 police departments across the United States? A police officer keeps people safe and makes sure they follow the rules. Learn more…
Did you know that more than 50 million children attend public schools in the United States? A teacher helps children explore new things. Learn more about teachers in The Teacher.
Did you know that more than 90 million dogs are kept as pets in the United States? A veterinarian makes sure pets are healthy at checkups. Learn more about veterinarians…
Did you know that there are more than 175 kinds of chickens? A female chicken can lay more than 300 eggs in a year. Learn more about these fascinating farm…
Did you know that bison have large humps on their backs? An adult male bison can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds (907 kilograms). Learn more about these fascinating farm…
Did you know that ducks have webbed feet that help them swim? Ducks have special oil on their feathers that help keep them dry. Learn more about these fascinating farm…
Did you know that ponies talk to each other with snorts, nickers, and neighs? Ponies use their ears to show how they are feeling. Learn more about these fascinating farm…
Did you know that a turkey’s wings can be more than four feet (1.2 meters) across? Most turkeys are too heavy to fly. Learn more about these fascinating farm animals…