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Major Biomes of the World

Have you visited any biomes lately? A biome is a large ecosystem where plants, animals, insects, and people live in a certain type of climate. If you were in northern Alaska, you would be in a…

Fruit: Fun Facts

Source: The USDA Fruit Laboratory Blackberries and Raspberries Bramble ramble: there are over 200 different known species of raspberries but only 2 species are grown on a large scale…

Modern Olympic Symbols and Traditions

Flames, doves, oaths, and more   Closing ceremonies in Nagano, Japan. Related Links 2014 Winter OlympicsMemorable Olympic MomentsBirth of the Modern OlympicsEncyclopedia:…

DK Science: Dinosaur Habitats

Triassic habitats (250–200 million years ago)Jurassic habitats (200–145 mya)Cretaceous habitats (145–65 mya)Not all the dinosaurs lived at the same time. Nor did they all live in the same part of…

Geography Guide

by Borgna Brunner Looking for maps? Check out our Atlas for full-color maps of every country and our map library for printable maps.   Maps and Features • Quizzes, Crosswords, and…

Winter Verse

 Winter VerseA selection of quotations pondering the chill winds and quiet thoughts of winter Compiled by Ann-Marie Imbornoni Announced by all the trumpets of the sky, Arrives the snow. Ralph…

Geography Guide

by Borgna Brunner Looking for maps? Check out our Atlas for full-color maps of every country and our map library for printable maps.   Maps and Features…

Geography Guide

by Borgna Brunner Looking for maps? Check out our Atlas for full-color maps of every country and our map library for printable maps.   Maps and Features • Quizzes, Crosswords, and…

Geography Guide

by Borgna Brunner Looking for maps? Check out our Atlas for full-color maps of every country and our map library for printable maps.   Maps and Features…