The snowman is one of the most well-known symbols of winter. Snowmen have been made for a very long time and probably won’t stop anytime soon. Why not spend some time learning more about everyone’s favorite work of “art” now that another winter is upon us? The standard snowman is often made up of three …
Around the world, quails can be found in many different nations. The term “quail” is used to refer to a large variety of birds from many genera. Quail is a type of bird that can be found in the Phasianidae or Odontophoridae families. There are numerous quail species, both in the wild and on farms, …
The blackcurrant, also known as cassis, is a deciduous shrub of the Grossulariaceae family that is planted for its tasty berries. It is found in a temperate region of central and northern Europe, as well as northern Asia, where it likes moist fertile soil. Both commercially and domestically, it is widely grown. Did you learn …
Donkeys have been the ‘helping hooves’ of humanity for thousands of years – they are the originals for thousands of years – they are the original beast of burden. They are the preferred means of transportation in many countries and situations around the world. Donkeys, unlike horses, are more of an all-terrain animal. Contrary to …
Did you know that Nightingale is also known as the “night songstress”? Because this lovely little bird has a romantic, melodious song that can be heard both day and night. Only males can sing. The purpose of singing is to attract females during the mating season. But the melodious song is be heard during the …
The potato bug is also commonly called a Colorado potato beetle. This has a hemispheric form with red-orange or yellow in color with black stripes on its wing cover. They move around using their six spider-like legs. Their legs help them in digging into the ground, where they spend much of their life. This kind …
Beetles are incredible bugs! Beetles have four wings, two of which are longer than the other. Did you know that beetles are the largest group of insects, with over 300,000 species? Most of the species are found in the tropics, while others are in the temperature zone. This insect can both do harm and benefit …
Rowans are a type of fruit-bearing plant in the Rosaceae family. They grow in Europe and Asia’s cooler climates. The fruit has a diameter of 48 mm. Most of its colors are bright orange or red, while some Asian colors are pink, yellow, or white. The fruit is juicy and sweet. Many birds love its …
A short recap of the water cycle before it turns into rain, the water cycle is the movement of water between the air and the soil. In more technical terms, the water cycle is the ongoing process of water evaporating and condensing on planet earth. This process has been ongoing for millions of years, and …
Almost everyone has been bitten by a mosquito at some point in their lives. Mosquito bites can cause skin irritation because of an allergic reaction to the mosquito’s saliva, which results in a red bump and itching. However, the transmission of dangerous infections and viruses such as malaria, dengue fever, Zika, and West Nile virus, …
These amazing insects are formidable predators. They feature a long “neck, or elongated thorax, with triangular heads. With two large compound eyes and three simple eyes located between them, Mantids can spin their heads 180 degrees to scan their environment. They are typically green or brown in color and well camouflaged on the plants they …
A ball is a round object with various uses that is usually spherical but can also be oval. It is used in ball games where the game is played in real-time as the ball is hit, kicked, or thrown the ball towards the goal by the players. It is one of the oldest known children’s …
A calculator is a machine that makes the life of the students easier in performing mathematics problems. Most calculators, for example, can add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Some calculators can also do square roots, while more advanced calculators can assist with calculus and drawing function graphs. This kind of machine is found anywhere. You can …
Apatosaurus is another name for Brontosaurus. Brontosaurus is a Latin for “Thunder Lizard.” They existed roughly 150 million years ago, during the Jurassic period. Brontosaurus was one of the largest beasts that had lived. Did you know that Brontosaurus is a plant-eater, but they ate the food without chewing it? There are what they called …
Turtles can be found in many different climates and are classified as either aquatic, semi-aquatic, or semi-terrestrial. But no matter where they live, all turtles need water for either swimming or soaking. Some also need to “bask” on dry land. The amount of each need depends on the specific species. Turtles are some of the …