Leprechaun Gold
Get in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. Watch this classic cartoon! Continue reading
Drones
Modern day leprechauns have novel methods of getting around, and if their magic works, they could even hop a ride on a flying gadget just their size. A drone is neither plane nor helicopter, but a miniature combination of both. … Continue reading
Be Your Own Valentine
How to love your own healthy self is a sweet gift for Valentine’s Day. Running, jumping, dancing and hopping are just a few ways to get your heart muscle pumping! A healthy heart means the rest of your body will … Continue reading
Petals Make Nests
Two discoveries, far apart and on the very same day identified species of bees that build their underground nests from petals and mud. In Turkey the female bees favor yellow, pink, blue and purple petals but in Iran, the rare … Continue reading
Silly Summer Games
First you have to find a ketchup packet that will float—but then you can baffle your friends with your magic floating trick. Web Links Rollercoaster RushTake your riders on a gut-wrenching, yowling terror ride! Negotiate huge peaks, steep valleys, loop-the-loops, … Continue reading
Animal Moms
Watch this open letter to moms from Kid President. Web Links Meet the Hardest Working Mom on the planet Meet Some Amazing Animal Moms
Animal Moms
From alligators to zebra animal moms are everywhere—and that’s a good thing since there’s plenty of caretaking needed all over the animal kingdom. Octopus Mom needs all eight legs to manage her mothering chores, while Alligator Mom has figured out … Continue reading
Baby Birds
The Birdfeeders.com website provides pictures and information about many of the birds you might see in your neighborhood. Below is information about the American Goldfinch. American Goldfinch (“The Vegetarian”) Scientific name: Spinus tristis Range: Most of the continental U.S. and … Continue reading
Baby Birds
What better sign that spring has arrived than hearing the chirping of newly hatched birds? The care needed is best left to their bird parents, but you can help protect thee newborns by following the guidelines in this special issue. … Continue reading
The World’s Oldest Living Animal
At the age of 183, Jonathan the Tortoise is the oldest living animal in the world. Since 1882, he has lived on St. Helena, a remote island in the south Atlantic, in the grounds of Plantation House, the home of … Continue reading