List/Grid Monthly Archives: November 2012
Penguins
Pop Quiz on PENGUINS
According to a reliable source (a cap from a bottle of iced-tea) “the only bird that can swim but can’t fly is the penguin.” Given all the attention ...
Amazing Flowers
April showers bring May flowers, they say. Some of these flowers are pretty amazing. Here’s an Internet scavenger hunt that will help you learn some fun flower ...
Snakes
How much do you know about snakes? Here’s a collection of web sites that will help you learn more about these long, limbless, flexible reptiles. Don’t worry, this ...
Tornados
When you hear a loud thunderstorm approaching your house, do you worry that a tornado is coming? Your’re not alone. A lot of kids (and adults) are terrified of tornados. One ...
Giants of the Sea
Giants of the Sea
One of the best things about a visit to the beach is that you never know what the sea is hiding. For example, one day in 2002, some beachcombers stumbled upon ...
Trains
TRAINS
Trains come in all shapes, lengths and speeds. Chances are, there’s one near your house. Here’s a collection of sites to test your knowledge of trains.
What ...
Amazing Apples
Amazing Apples
With the crisp fall weather comes the joy of fresh apples. And, we’re not talking about computers. so, this month’s Internet scavenger ...
The Northern Lights
The
Northern
Lights
It’s a dark night, full of bright stars, and you’re driving with your parents along a dark country road in Northern Maine. Suddenly, out of nowhere, ...
Learn About Eyeballs
Learn About EYEBALLS
If you’re looking at these words right now, you’re using your eyes. How do these amazing organs work? we turned to our favorite place for finding fun ...
Big Cats
BIG CATS
Believe it or not, tigers, jaguars and leopards are all giant cats (and not only Macintosh operating systems). Elizabeth, age 12, wanted to learn more about thses giant ...