Grades 3 - 7
Have you ever wondered what life would be like with 22 tentacles on the end of your nose? Well, you probably do now. Find out how the star-nosed mole uses its nose to find food underground,… More →
Although proboscis monkeys are known for their extremely large noses, they also have webbed feet and hands that make them skilled swimmers. They are known to jump from the trees where they… More →
Transylvania was once home to Vlad III, a ruler whose murderous reputation left thousands dead by impalement. The weight of his cruelty still rests in the dark forests and icy castle chambers More →
The Stanley Hotel in Colorado offers all the amenities for a comfortable stay: warm beds, fine dining, and the occasional visit by a ghost. Reluctant readers will be mystified by the… More →
The F-15’s primary mission is air supremacy. A head-up display in the cockpit keeps the pilot attuned to all airspace action, and high maneuverability allows for tight turns at high speeds.… More →
Edinburgh Castle’s 900-year-old history is riddled with murders and executions. Today visitors from all over the world tour the fortress. It’s no surprise that reports of eerie shadows, drops More →
Long ago, the cemeteries of Paris were overflowing with dead bodies. The solution? Dig up the bones and move them to quarries beneath the city. Now the dark tunnels are artfully lined with… More →
In the Tower of London, the ghosts are known by name. They are the infamous nobility of times past, and they all boast stories of gruesome and untimely death. Today, the spirits often reveal… More →
The Eastern State Penitentiary was the first prison to use solitary confinement. This controversial form of punishment is said to have left many inmates mentally ill. A few were driven to… More →