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Samantha Nugent
Did you know that hamsters stuff their cheeks with food to eat later? Hamsters like to eat seeds and vegetables. Learn more about these incredible animals in Hamster.
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Did you know that a goldfish may turn white if it is left in the dark? Fish need light in the day and darkness at night. Learn more about these…
Jared Siemens
Did you know that people use tractors to make hard work easier? They are powerful but slow. Discover these and other interesting facts in Tractors.
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…
Warren Rylands
Did you know that the letter d can start many words? Many names start with an uppercase D. Learn more in Dd, a title in the Learn the ABCs series.
Did you know that the letter i can start many words? Many names start with an uppercase I. Learn more in Ii, a title in the Learn the ABCs series.
There are more than 3 million pet rabbits in the United States. Pet rabbits can live to be more than 10 years old. Discover more in Rabbit, one of the…
There are five types of hamsters that people keep as pets. Syrian hamsters are the most commonly kept hamster breed. Discover more in Hamster, one of the titles in the…
"Did you know that Hamster need things to chew? Chewing on thing helps their teeth healthy. Find out more in Hamster, one of the titles in the Meet My Pet…
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How Earth is Shaped introduces beginning readers to the forces that change Earth's surface. From gravity to wind, and ice to organisms, this captivating series guides beginning readers through the…
S E Wendel
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is regarded as one of the best professional women’s sports associations in the world. The first WNBA Finals took place in 1997. Learn more…
Did you know that a humpback whale can weigh as much as 100,000 pounds? Male humpback whales can sing songs that are 45 minutes long. Learn more about these fascinating…
Did you know that a sea lion can weigh five times as much as a person? They bark like dogs to talk to each other. Learn more about these fascinating…
Did you know that sea otters have the thickest fur of any animal on Earth? Sometimes sea otters float together in groups of more than 100. Learn more about these…
Did you know that the oldest sea turtle is more than 400 years old? Some sea turtles can hold their breath underwater for up to 5 hours. Learn more about…
Did you know that sharks have many rows of teeth? Sharks do not have bones like most other fish. Learn more about these fascinating animals in Sharks.
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 horses are fast and powerful runners? They can run more than 40 miles (65 kilometers) an hour. Learn more about these fascinating farm animals in Horses.
Did you know that pigs are one of the smartest animals on Earth? Pigs roll in the mud to help stay cool. Learn more about these fascinating farm animals in…
Did you know that one sheep can grow up to 30 pounds (13.6 kilograms) of wool in a year? Sheep live in groups called flocks. Learn more about these fascinating…
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…
Did you know that an ant can lift 50 times its body weight? Ants use special feelers on their heads called antennae to smell and taste. Learn more about these…
Did you know that bumblebees beat their wings 200 times each second when in flight? Bumblebees play an important role in the growth of gardens and crops. Learn more about…
Did you know that butterflies have tongues shaped like straws? They use their tongues to drink flower nectar. Learn more about these amazing insects in Butterflies.
Did you know that ladybugs can fly faster than humans can run? A ladybug will beat its wings 85 times each second when in flight. Learn more about these amazing…
Did you know that dolphins can hear each other from up to 3 miles away? Dolphins are one of the smartest animals on Earth. Learn more about these fascinating animals…
Did you know that ferrets have long whiskers next to their mouths? Ferrets use these whiskers to find their way at night. Learn more about these incredible animals in Ferret.
Did you know that frogs have very strong legs that they use to jump and swim? A frog can jump more than 20 times the length of its own body…
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…
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 one cow can drink enough water in a day to fill a bathtub? Cows talk to one another by mooing. Learn more about these fascinating farm…
Did you know that a fully-grown llama is about the same height as a person? A llama can eat up to 6 pounds (2.7 kilograms) of grass in a day…
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.
Robert J Pauly, Jr
The right to express one’s views without fear of government retribution is central to democracy. A free and unfettered media provides an important check on government power and ensures an…
Ashley Lee,Jared Siemens
Bees are the reason we have so many different foods to eat. They help plants grow and give us honey. Discover how these hard-workers live and why they are so…
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Bees are responsible for many of the foods we have to eat. They help plants grow and give us honey. Discover how these hard-workers live and why they are so…
Llamas are more than just cute and cuddly. Many people rely on them to protect farms and produce wool for clothing. Find out how these brave creatures live and why…
