14 Fun Facts

Great white sharks are large sharks that roam the oceans. They have been named great whites because they are big, and because they have a white stomach. Their back is grey. Scientists have begun to study these amazing animals more and more. Here are some fun facts they have found out about the great white shark. Reading Level: 5.1 All measurements in American and Metric.

What color is a horseshoe crab’s blood? What do doctors use a horseshoe crab’s blood for? How many eggs does a horseshoe crab mother lay? How long have horseshoe crabs been on the earth? How does a horseshoe crab swim? Find out more about horseshoe crabs and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.

Iguanodon taught early scientists much about the newly discovered dinosaurs. As more of these animals were found, scientists learned things they had never dreamed about the animal kingdom. What was strange about iguanodon’s hands and feet? How many iguanodon fossils have been found? Did iguanodon walk on two legs or four? The Educational Version has activities that reinforce Common Core Curriculum

How big is Jupiter compared to all the other planets in our solar system combined? Is there a surface to the planet Jupiter? Does Jupiter rotate faster of slower than any other planet in our solar system? Is Jupiter growing or shrinking year after year? Learn the answer to these questions and more fun facts in this 15-Minute Book. Educational Version has activities that meet CCSS.

The lion is often called the King of the Jungle, but how much do you really know about lions? Here are some things that you might not know. How far away can a lion’s roar be heard? How much can a lion eat in one meal? How do you tell how old a lion is? What does a lion’s tongue feel like? The Educational Version has activities that reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards.

They are huge lumbering animals covered in fur, reminiscent of an elephant. The woolly mammoth! How much do you know about these prehistoric creatures? Is a mammoth always a woolly mammoth? Are mammoths more closely related to the African or the Asian elephant? How big was the biggest mammoth? How small was the smallest mammoth? The Educational Version has activities that meet CCSS.

How many Earth years does it take to make one Saturn year? Do we know more about the planet Saturn or about its rings and moons? How many moons does Saturn have? How heavy is Saturn? Who discovered Saturn’s rings? Learn the answer to these questions and more fun facts in this 15-Minute Book. about Saturn. The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.

You know they are one of the stinkiest animals on the planet, but what else do you know about skunks? Here are some more things you might not know. Can a skunk aim its spray? How well do skunks see? What happens to a skunk when the weather turns cold? How far away can you smell a skunk spray? The Educational Version has activities that reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards.

Spinosaurus was one of the strangest looking dinosaurs ever discovered. It had huge bones sticking up from its spine! Here are some things that scientists have found. How tall was the sail on spinosaurus? Was spinosaurus bigger or smaller than tyrannosaurus rex? Where are the first spinosaurus fossils ever discovered? The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum

Stegosaurus was one of the first dinosaurs discovered. Their strange, fearsome look has fascinated us and urged us to learn more about them. Here are some things we have found out about this amazing creature. What does the name stegosaurus mean? How many front teeth did stegosaurus have? How many plates did stegosaurus have? The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum

It is one of the meanest, nastiest animals alive. The Tasmanian Devil hates just about everything. Here are some fun facts about these angry little creatures. What is a Tasmanian devil’s favorite food? How much can a devil eat in 30 minutes? How big is a devil when it is born? What happens to a devil’s ears when it gets angry? The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum

The Amazon River is the largest river in the world. It winds its way across South America, picking up dirt, leaves, and mostly water from over one third of South America. Then it empties into the Atlantic Ocean. Learn about the Amazon River in this 15-minute book and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.

The Amazon River is the largest river in the world. It winds its way across South America, picking up dirt, leaves, and mostly water from over one third of South America. Then it empties into the Atlantic Ocean. Learn about the Amazon River in this short 15-minute book. Reading level: 6.8

It towers over the Paris skyline. The Eiffel Tower has a storied past and has served its city well as a worldwide ambassador. How much do you know about it? Find out: What is the Eiffel Tower’s nickname? How many pieces of iron make up the Eiffel Tower? Why was the Tower built? How many women’s names are on the Tower? The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standard

The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most recognized buildings in Washington D.C. It honors a president who is loved by many for trying to bring the North and South back together after the Civil War. As it says: “In this temple, as in the hearts of the people, for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever.” The Educational Version has activities that meet CCSS.

The Muddy Mississippi is the largest river in the US, and one of the most well known rivers in the world. People have been discovering things about this river for hundreds of years. How much do you know about America’s waterway? Find out: Where does the Mississippi River begin? Where does the River lose most of its elevation? How many dams? The Educational Version has activities to meet CCSS.

The Great Sphinx is one of the most recognized statues in the world. It is also one of the largest, being almost as big as a football field! The statue is about 240 feet (73 meters) long and 20 feet (six meters) wide. It stands 65 feet (19.8 meters) tall. Many mysteries still surround the sphinx. Learn more in this book. The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Stan

She stands in New York Harbor, lifting her light to the world. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of the US. How much do you know? What is the Statue of Liberty’s real name? What was the Statue of Liberty originally used for? What was the first part of the Statue to be finished? Which is taller, the statue or the pedestal? The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum St

Have you ever really looked at a one dollar bill? There are strange symbols and words on it. Do you know what all those symbols and words mean? Find out: What are the two circles on the green side of the dollar bill? What number shows up a lot on the dollar bill? What symbols does the eagle hold? The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.

The Washington Monument is one of the most recognizable monuments in Washington D.C.. It took over 50 years to build, and it has stood for over 100 years. Find out: How thick are the walls at the base of the monument? Why is the Washington Monument made up of two different colors of marble? What metal was used to cap the Washington Monument? The Educational Version has activities that meet CCSS.

It is the house where the American President lives, and a symbol of the U.S. Find out: Who chose the site for the original White House? What was the original name for the White House? Who actually built the White House? How many times has the White House been burned? How many floors does the White House have? The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards. Find

You have heard of Wilbur and Orville Wright. You know about their owning a bicycle shop. You know about them building and flying the first airplane. But here are some fun facts you may not know. Do you know: Who made the attempt at the first flight and what happened? Was the first flight at Kitty Hawk? Did Wilbur graduate from high school? Who taught Wilbur and Orville about inventing? And more.

Scientists first found this strange animal weathering out of the hillsides. The dirt would wash away, leaving fossilized, horned faces staring out of the cliffs. When was triceratops discovered? When did triceratops live? What was strange about triceratops’ skin? How many teeth did triceratops have at one time? The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards.

Tyrannosaurus Rex was one of the fiercest dinosaurs to ever roam the Earth. Which weighed more, a t. rex or an elephant? What were the holes in t. rex’s skull for? How much weight could t. rex’s arms carry? Where did t. rex live? The Educational Version has activities that reinforce Common Core Curriculum Standards.

Does it ever rain on Venus? How thick is the air on Venus? Which is longer on Venus, a day or a year? How did Venus change the way people saw the world? Learn the answer to these questions and more fun facts in this 15-Minute Book. Venus is the second planet from the sun. It sits between Mercury and Earth. The Educational Version has activities that meet Common Core Curriculum Standards. Learnin