Grade 3

Mouthwatering mangoes, Bengal tigers, and a world-renown cricket team all contribute to the national pride of Bangladeshis. Similar in size to the state of New York, this young country has… More →

Bogs, swamps, and marshes are all different types of wetlands. Many plants and animals rely on this biome for reproduction, safety, or simply a drink of water. Some need to adapt to this… More →

Author and illustrator of Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak is a perfect example of how creativity and hard work can produce everlasting stories. He illustrated about 80 books and is… More →

The wings of ruby-throated hummingbirds are incredible machines, beating nearly 53 times per second and strong enough to fly across the Gulf of Mexico in a single trip! Common in North… More →

Did you know most slugs have eyes on the tips of their tentacles? These slimy, no-shell creatures like to eat plants and live in damp environments. Trails of slime indicate that slugs have… More →

For millions of years, forests have hosted complex life forms. Trees reach toward the sun as creatures of all shapes and sizes interact with their environment. Birds nestle on sturdy branches More →

Action, humor, and creative characters fill the mind of Rick Riordan. He is best known for The Lightning Thief, which follows Percy Jackson’s journey in a world based on Greek mythology.… More →

Not only are the ears of Scottish Folds smaller than ears of other breeds–they fold down flat on the cats’ heads! Scottish Folds have personalities as soft as their bodies. They bond closely… More →

Google’s name today, originally “googol,” was a spelling mistake, but the company’s worldwide success is no error. Through the development of Google’s search engine and other online tools,… More →

Mild-mannered and loving, the Exotic breed is much like its Persian ancestor but requires less grooming! Unlike more high-spirited felines, Exotics wait patiently on their owners for food,… More →

Short and chunky, bulldogs are stout both in stature and personality. Snoring, slobbering, and sleeping are bulldogs' favorite past times, but nothing makes them so charming as their devotion More →

The Southern Ocean, also known as the Antarctic Ocean, was not officially recognized as a distinct body of water until the year 2000. Krill, lantern fish, and whales can all be found in this… More →