Grades 3 - 7

If you were stranded in the open ocean, the oceanic whitetip shark would likely be the first to greet you. This fish prefers to haunt the deep, open waters of the ocean, where it jumps on any More →

Said to be the fastest shark of all, the mako shark can cut through water at 40 miles per hour. Perhaps more impressive is the hang time achieved when the torpedo-shaped fish launches up to… More →

Despite being the biggest fish in the sea and having a mouth like a giant vacuum hose, the whale shark feasts primarily on plankton and swims peacefully alongside divers. This fascinating… More →

The sand tiger shark’s ragged mess of needle-sharp teeth inspires terror that is ultimately unnecessary. The crazed-looking shark isn’t interested in preying on humans, but it does have a… More →

Avast, me hearty, or ye’ll be walkin’ the plank! – or so we’d like to think. Pirates had a host of punishments for their unlucky captives, but walking the plank is likely just a myth. Learn… More →

Jack Swagger calls himself “The All-American American” because of his traditional American wrestling style. Countless wrestlers have submitted to his painful ankle lock, a move that has won… More →

Since entering the ring for the first time in 2005, CM Punk has made himself stand out with his thrilling moves and ability to engage the audience. He has won several titles, including the… More →

Māori warriors would unnerve the enemy with their dances called haka. The peruperu was a war haka performed before battle. In it, the warriors would wave their weapons and contort their faces More →

Wealthy ancient Romans got their kicks at the arena, where convicted criminals, slaves, and prisoners of war were pitted against each other in physical combat. The contenders were called… More →

A beast of a man from Ireland, Sheamus uses his size and strength to punish his opponents. Although his career is young, he has already made an impact in wrestling. He has won many belts,… More →

Qigong is the force behind the Shaolin monks’ physical and mental prowess. It is their mastery of qi, or energy flow, that allows them to execute superhuman feats. Young readers will be… More →

Mongol warriors were expert archers. They used this skill in battle, where opponents met a slew of arrows born of Mongol cunning and craft. “Howling” arrows whistled as they descended into… More →