Sailboats are a unique and clever idea. Attach sails to a vessel and when the wind picks up, watch it go.  These boats were also a major form of transportation for centuries. The first evidence of a sailboat was the depiction on an Egyptian urn 3500 BC! Sailboats were used for exploration, to transport goods, […]

If you like BIG dogs, Great Danes are the way to go. They’re wonderfully sweet, ultra-smart, obedient, and loving, AND they are the tallest dog breed in the world. Male Danes can reach almost 3 feet tall and weigh a whopping 175 lbs. If you love your Great Dane or are thinking of getting one, […]

Australia is a wild place with varied climates and many unique animals. Kangaroo and Koala are extremely well-known Australian animals. Wombats are exclusive to the Australian grasslands and forests. There are Crocodile and Emu and Platypus in Australia. But did you know there are also many Camel in Australia. About a million of them. Considered […]

The vulture is an interesting bald-headed bird, that’s important to the environment. They’re like the clean-up crew of the sky, feeding on scavenged carcasses. They fly up high in the sky, looking for dead animals. If you’re studying Vultures or just think they’re cool, why not grab some crayons and bring them to life with […]

Darth Sidious’ alias was Emperor Palpatine. He led two lives, one good one evil, and he pulled all of the strings. His diabolical plans ran through most of the Star Wars timeline that we know. Some fans even claim that the Emperor was Anakin’s father, saying that he manipulated the force to create Anakin. In […]

Some animals are well suited for cold weather. The animals in the Arctic region survive the coldest of the earth’s temperatures. Down to -30° Fahrenheit! Some of the animals you see here are Polar Bears, Seals, Walrus, and Whales. Theyre able to survive these freezing temperatures by developing some adaptative features, like layers of fat, […]

Rugby is a full-contact sport that started in the early 1800’s. It started in England. The first official international rugby game was played in 1871 between Scotland and England. Similar to football, your team tries to get the ball into the endzone, to score a goal, or a ‘try’. If you love this sport, let’s […]

Lilacs are the spring gems of flowering shrubs. So much that the lilac is a symbol of spring. Even though they only flower for about 3 weeks, they’re beautiful, profuse with flowers, and smell amazing. There are entire parks dedicated to lilacs. It is the state flower of New Hampshire. If you love lilacs, let’s […]

One of the cutest and most lovable characters in the Star Wars series was Jar Jar Binks. This adorably clumsy fool trips his way into the hands of Qui Gon Jinn, a powerful Jedi and an important part of the story. He makes his way through their adventures virtually unscathed and still lovable. If you […]

The airport is a hub for travelers in any given city. People come to these terminals and fly all over the world via airplane. If you need to go somewhere, you can find yourself in one of these busy places. If you’re learning about travel or the world, why not print our free coloring pages. […]