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You’ve seen a pine cone. It hangs from a pine tree and contains pine nuts which are seeds that make more baby pine trees when the cone drops to the ground. Pine trees, and their cones, are one of the oldest trees, dating back to prehistoric times – 150 million years ago. It makes sense […]
Palm trees grow in tropical and subtropical climates. Think warm weather, beach scenes, and tropical breezes! Not only are they a sign of comfort and relaxation, they have throughout the years, symbolized fertility, good luck, growth, and victory. If you’re ready to get away to that warm breezy island and you need something to help […]
Fred the house cat doesn’t just sit inside watching the world go by. He becomes… Nature Cat. Backyard explorer extraordinaire. So tally ho! Climb up the trees and swing through the breeze with Nature Cat. So what are you waiting for, explore the world of Nature Cat with these wonderful coloring pages. Print them all […]
Manta Rays are beautiful creatures of the sea that can grow to almost 30 feet wide. They can weigh 3500 lbs but you’d never know it. They look so graceful as they swim and glide through the water. It looks like they are flying through the sea. Manta Rays are friendly too. They will allow […]
The Rottweiler is a loyal and brave creature. This large dog is a mix between a German Shepherd and a Mastiff. They were bred in Germany as a butcher’s dog. They were used to herd livestock and to help pull heavy carts to the market. Like any other dog, Rottweilers need training and exercise, and […]
June 19th, 1865 is a very very special day. It was the day that General Order No. 3 was issued. This was a legal decree that the Emancipation Proclamation that freed the slaves was enforced in Texas. All of the remaining slaves were freed that day. We celebrate this day to “commemorate African American freedom […]
Eid al Fitr is a Muslim celebration that marks the end of Ramadan and the month-long fasting that goes with it. In the U.S., this happens in late April. This “feast of fast-breaking” lasts for 2-3 days and includes a huge formal prayer service and blessings. After prayer, it’s time to visit family and friends […]
Border Collies are a great dog breed for an active pet family. They are smart. They are happy. They are very active. Border Collies were bred for herding animals. A great activity to do with a herding dog is to play soccer with them! It’s called Treibball, as they push the ball with their nose, […]
Dragon fruit is a very curious and exotic tropical fruit. Pointy red fruit growing on a cactus… and you can eat it! How fun is that? Some say it tastes like kiwi, others say it tastes like pear, but whatever you prefer to compare it to, you will be happy to know that it’s very […]
Track and Field is an incredible group of competitive sport events that test your skills in running, jumping, and throwing. There are a number of hurdle and relay races, the long jump, the high jump, pole vault, javelin, discus, and shot put throwing! How are you at these skills? Are you fast? Can you jump […]