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Amazing Sea Turtle Facts

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Sea turtles are turtles that live in the oceans of the world. Sea turtles are classified into seven species: leatherback, green, flatback, loggerhead, hawksbill, Kemp's ridley, and olive ridley. 1. All seven species are considered threatened or endangered. Two are critically endangered (hawksbill and Kemp’s ridley), one is endangered (green and and three are threatened (leatherback, olive ridley, and loggerhead). Flatbacks are listed as data deficient on the IUCN Red List but are listed as endangered in Australia. 2. It is estimated that only one out of 1,000 hatchlings survives to be an adult. They have many natural predators including birds, crabs, fish, and mammals like raccoons. But the female adults can lay thousands of eggs over their lifetimes, so at least a few of them survive to maintain the species. 3. The sex of sea turtles, like other reptiles, depends on the temperature in the nest. That temperature is generally around 82 degrees F (29 degrees C) though that can vary b...

Facts About American Bison

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  1. It is the national animal of America. 2. Male bison are also called (Bulls) and females (cows). 3. They Are North America's Largest Mammal 4. Male bison can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and stand 6 feet tall 5. The average lifespan for a bison is 10–20 years, 6. Bison have poor eyesight, but they have excellent senses of smell and hearing. 7. You can judge a bison's mood by its tail. 8. Bison calves are also called “red dogs” because of their orange-red color at the time of birth. 9. They Make a Variety of Sounds  10. Both Males and Females Have Horns An interesting blog shared by "The Apex Academy" Daycare and Preschool in North Richland Hills , Texas, USA

Fun Facts For Kids

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  Kids love to know new and interesting things and facts are the best choice for children. We are going to share some amazing facts for kids to read and know something new. 1. Your nose gets warmer when you lie. 2. It's impossible to sneeze with your eyes open. 3. Number four is the only one with the same amount of letters. 4. The opposite sides of the dice always add up to seven. 5. About 70% of an adult's body is water. 6. The tallest building in the world is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, which is 828 meters tall with 163 floors. 7. India’s “Statue Of Unity” is the tallest statue in the world. 8. A bolt of lightning is five times hotter than the sun!! 9. Venus is the only planet that spins clockwise! 10. Earth is also called a blue planet. Informative blog shared by a preschool in North Richland Hills .

Sunflower Facts For Kids

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1. Sunflower plants deliver healthy snacks, useful oil and bird seeds. 2. They can grow as tall as 16 feet. 3. Young sunflowers face east in the morning and follow the sun as the sun moves during the day. 4. Sunflower's head thousands of tiny flowers. 5. Most of the sunflowers are yellow. However, sunflowers can be red and purple. 6. It is a great alternative to butter and has numerous health benefits. Sunflower oil can reduce cholesterol levels. Sunflower oil is an excellent source of vitamin D. 7. The sunflower plant is native to North America and now harvests around the world. 8.  There are about 70 species of sunflowers. 9. Sunflower came from the Greek word “Helios” (Sun) and “Anthos” (Flower). 10. Sunflower symbolizes positivity, such as life, joy, loyalty, as well as longevity. Apex Academy Preschool , a perfect place for every child. We Offer a learning and fun educational environment that fosters creativity and growth at North Richland Hills. Enable Gin...

Ireland Facts For Kids

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  1. Ireland is situated in the Northern region of the Atlantic Ocean. 2. The Republic of Ireland is the official name of the country. 3. Eire is the Irish name of the country. 4. Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. 5. The Republic of Ireland or Ireland was established in 1922. 6. English, Irish, Ulster-Scots are the languages used in Ireland. 7. The Irish cooking style and nourishments were incredibly impacted by the British. 8. Irish is the national language of Ireland.  English and Irish are the official language of Ireland. 9. The Great Famine, which is also called the Potato Famine or the Great Hunger, in Ireland occurred somewhere between 1845 and 1849. 10. The total land area on the island is 20,230 square miles. Apex Academy Preschool , a perfect place for every child. We Offer a learning and fun educational environment that fosters creativity and growth at North Richland Hills. Enable Ginger Cannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connection or...

Kangaroo Facts For Kids

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  1. Kangaroos are found in Australia and New Guinea. 2. Kangaroos are the biggest marsupials. 3. Marsupials are those animals that carry their young babies in their natural pouch. 4. The female kangaroos have a pouch called a marsupium where they keep their young baby.  5. Kangaroo is a national symbol of Australia. 6. Kangaroo is a grazing creature comparable in size to a deer. 7. A group of kangaroos is called a mob, troop, or court. 8. The name Kangaroo is taken from the Guugu Yimithirr language. The word “kan-ga-roo” is a word used for “I don’t know". 9. Kangaroos are also known as “Roos”. 10. The average life expectancy of kangaroos is six years in nature. Apex Academy Preschool , a perfect place for every child. We Offer a learning and fun educational environment that fosters creativity and growth at North Richland Hills. Enable Ginger Cannot connect to Ginger Check your internet connection or reload the browser Disable in this text field Edit Edit in Ginger Edit...

Donald Trump Facts for Kids

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1. Donald Trump was born on June 14, 1946 in New York, United States of America. 2. His full name is Donald John Trump. 3. He was elected as the 45th president of the United States in November 2016. 4. The American president was a businessman and well-known television personality later he joined politics. 5. When he was a young child people lovingly  gave him a nickname Flat Top. 6. Donald Trump's father's name is Late Fred Trump. He was a US-born citizen. 7. His mother's name is Late Mary Anne MacLeod. She was born in Scotland. 8. He was additionally the proprietor of the Trump Organization, which dealt with property, mainly in the United States and in various different nations also.  9. Donald Trump is a golfer. He originally got keen on the game during his years at the University of Pennsylvania. 10. His current wife is Melania Trump. She married Donald Trump in 2005. Donald Trump has five children, two daughters and three sons. Apex Academy Preschool , a perfect place...

Florida Facts For Kids

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1. Florida is a state located in the southeast region of the United States of America. 2. Tallahassee is the capital of Florida. It became the state capital in 1824. 3. Nick Names Of Florida    a) The Sunshine State    b) The Gulf State    c) The Alligator State    d) The Flower state    e) The Peninsula State    f) The Orange State 4. Florida is a famous tourist destination. There are so many places for kids such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, Naval Aviation Museum, Clearwater Beach, Kennedy Space Center, and many more. 5. Florida is 3rd most populated state and 22nd largest state of the United State of America. 6. Florida is almost surrounded by water. Therefore, it is often called the Peninsula State. 7. Florida’s wildlife includes black bears, panthers, alligators, crocodiles, and snakes. 8. Florida is the place where more than 300 different trees species are found.  9. Sugarcane, ...

10 Desert Facts For Kids

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1. Deserts are the driest places on the Earth. 2. Deserts cover more than 25% of the earth's land. 3. A very few species of plants and animals are found in deserts. 4. Water is scarcely found in deserts.  The dry spell of rainfall happens in such places. 5. The days in the deserts can be burning hot. On the contrary the night can be freezing cold. 6. There can be three types of deserts. Hot deserts, cold deserts, and coastal deserts. 7. Deserts can be covered by sand, rocks, or ice. 8. The largest hot, sandy and dry desert in the world is the Sahara Desert in Northern Africa. 9. Camel is called the "Ship of Desert" because it is the mean of transportation in dry sandy deserts. Camels can survive without water for a week. 10. In hot deserts, plants can store water in their stems. Desert trees' roots can grow up to 30 feet to discover water. The Apex Academy Preschool , North Richland Hills, Texas is  a perfect place for every child. We Offer a le...

10 Fossil Fuel Facts For Kids

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Today petroleum products or fossil fuels are undoubtedly the chief sources of energy. Human beings are largely dependent on fossil fuels for their energy needs. Fossil fuels will no longer be available for future generations owing to the increasing demand for energy. 1. Fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, and petroleum oil fulfill 80% of the world's energy needs. 2. Fossil fuels are unsustainable. It takes millions of years to form. After a period of time, the supply of petroleum products will be running out. 3. Fossil fuels formed naturally from the decomposition of buried dead plants and animals millions of years ago. 4. Fossil fuels are compounds of hydrogen and carbon (hydrocarbons). It provides energy when the bonds between carbon and hydrogen are broken through combustion. 5. Fossil fuels contribute a lot to the economy of a nation.  6. Electricity is generated using fossil fuels. Coal is a prominent fuel for the generation of electricity. 7. Fossil fuel...

10 Oceania and Australia facts for kids

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1. Across the Pacific Ocean, there is a large number of islands. These islands are collectively known as Oceania.   2. Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia are big parts of Oceania. 3. Australia, New Zealand, and some surrounding islands are collectively known as Australasia. 4. There are 14 countries in the Oceania region.  5. Australia is the biggest country in the Oceania region. 6. Australia was discovered in 1770 then it was defined as “Unknown Southern Land. Later it was named after Latin word Australis. 7. Australia is the smallest continent in the world and the second least populated continent after Antarctica. 8. Australia declared an independent country on 1 January 1901. Commonwealth of Australia is its official name.  9. The Commonwealth of Australia, New Zealand,  and Papua New Guinea are the three main independent countries in the Australia continent. 10. Oceania is situated on the southern side of the equator. This implies that days in Dec...

Neil Armstrong Facts For kids

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Neil Armstrong was a renowned American space traveler and aeronautical specialist. Neil Armstrong is the first one who reached on the surface of the moon. Other than this, he was an aircraft tester, a maritime pilot in the United States Navy, and a college educator.   Here you are going to get brief information about Neil Armstrong: 1. He was born in the year 1930. Every year on 5th August he used to celebrate his birthday. 2. Ohio State of the USA is the place where he had spent his childhood. 3. While growing up he began to take interest in the astronomy. He was inquisitive about the stars and moon. 4. Neil Armstrong did his schooling from Blume High School. He completed his graduation in aerospace engineering from Purdue University. He held his master's degree from the University of Southern California in aeronautical engineering. 5. July 20th, 1969, is a historic day. The day is remembered and always be remembered for Neil Armstrong's greatest achievement...

10 Raccoon Facts For Kids

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Raccoons are shrewd and inquisitive creatures for children. They are known for devastating nurseries and making a wreck at trash jars. They look like wearing a dark veil or mask that covers their eyes. That makes them look like adorable looters. 1. A raccoon warm-blooded creature species locally found in North America. Raccoons' average lifespan is 2 to 3 years. Though, it can live until 5 years in a good healthy atmosphere in the wild. 2. A raccoon performs all the locomotive actions of life during nights. Therefore, they are nocturnal. 3. A raccoon is noteworthy for its insight. 4. It consumes plants and animals to get energy. Small animals, vertebrates and invertebrates are their food.   Raccoons have gray or brown fur on their bodies. Around the eyes it is black. 5. In general, their locomotion is walking on the soles of the feet, like a human or a four-legged animal like a bear. They can get up on their hind feet and stand tall lifting th...

Statue of Liberty Facts for Kids

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1. The Statue of Liberty isn't an ordinary landmark. It represents freedom for all individuals around the globe. It is a gigantic model based on Liberty Island in New York City. 2. The sculpture is made using metals, copper and iron. The statue is 305 feet and 1 inch tall that makes it 225 ton heavy. 3. There are 354 steps to move to the top of the Statue of Liberty, which is proportionate to a 20 story building. 4. The statue of liberty is the third-highest sculpture of the world after the statue of liberty and the Spring Temple Buddha. 5. Its torch flame is gold-plated which focuses on the way to freedom. 6. The Statue of Liberty denotes the friendship between the USA and France during the American Revolution. 7. Then individuals used to go by ships. The southwest location of the Statue of Liberty empowered it to invite any guests. 8. The Statue of Liberty takes after the Roman goddess "Libertas" who speaks freedom from mistreatment and d...