Manatees are large aquatic mammals. They are slow swimmers that feed on underwater plants. There are three species of manatee: The West Indian or Florida manatee, the Amazonian manatee, and the West African manatee. Similar species include the extinct Steller's sea cow and the dugong, which ranges from Australia to Japan to Madagascar... Read more
Doctors are also known as physicians and medical practitioners. Doctors care for the sick and injured, diagnose illnesses, and prescribe treatments. Doctors may specialize in a certain type of medicine, for example, cancer or brain surgery... Read more
They're cute, fun and scary, and perfect for Halloween--although you can draw a voodoo doll at any time of the year. A good drawing of a voodoo looks like a real plushie, with small stitches and a soft fabric-stuffed body. A tuft of hair and a pair of buttons for eyes completes the drawing. This adorable cartoon voodoo doll will look great hanging up in your room or classroom. Just don't base it on a real person, because they probably won't be too happy when they see it... Read more
The trash can goes by many names - waste container, garbage can, waste bin, dustbin, rubbish bin, or wastebasket. No matter what we call it, it does a dirty job - it temporarily stores our... Read more
The betta fish, also known as Betta splendens or the Siamese fighting fish, is a tropical freshwater fish from Thailand that is often kept as a pet... Read more
In The Nightmare Before Christmas, Jack Skellington is the Pumpkin King of Halloweentown. He is the "spirit" of Halloween, as are the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus to their respective holidays... Read more
A ponytail is a hairstyle in which all or some of the hair is secured at the back of the head. It is so named because it resembles the shape of the tail of a pony or horse. Today, ponytails are most often worn by women and girls, but they are sported by some men as well... Read more
A horseshoe is a metal object designed to protect a horse's hoof. Horseshoes have a long history. In ancient China, horses' feet were sometimes wrapped in leather, and a "hipposandal" or hoof boot of ancient Roman design has been discovered in Great Britain. Nailed horseshoes were developed over 1,000 years ago... Read more
Supergirl - just like her cousin, the Man of Steel, Kara Zor-el was sent to earth from the dying planet Krypton. The difference? She arrived as a teenager. The ultimate "new kid," Supergirl must navigate adolescence while also learning to control her super strength, ability to fly, and other superpowers... Read more
The olive is an evergreen tree that produces an edible fruit. The oil of the olive has been a staple in the Mediterranean diet and elsewhere for millennia... Read more
The motorcycle or motorized bicycle was invented in Britain in 1884. In the time since many different types of motorbikes have been developed for different uses. The dirt bike is one of them... Read more
The fishing rod is the tool most often used by recreational fishermen. The sport of fishing is also referred to as angling, and fishing equipment is known as tackle... Read more
The telescope is an instrument which allows a person to see great distances, even into outer space. The word "telescope" actually means "far-seeing."... Read more
In our solar system, Mars is the fourth planet from the sun. It is, in many ways, similar to our own planet. Mars has clouds, wind, ice caps, canyons, volcanoes, and 24-hour days. One year on Mars lasts about 687 Earth days, twice the length of our own year. Because water (in the form of ice) is present on Mars, it is considered the most likely candidate for hosting life - human or indigenous - beyond the earth... Read more
Hats have been around since the dawn of humanity. Hats have served many different purposes, from functional to stylish, and have been constructed from various materials... Read more
Sunglasses, shades, sun cheaters, sun specs, spekkies, or sunnies are a type of eyeglasses worn to protect the eyes from the rays of the sun. They come in many styles, including aviators, "John Lennon glasses," wayfarers, and shutter shades... Read more
A vase is a type of open container that has been used throughout human history. Today, vases most often hold flowers, but in the past, they were used for storing oils, perfumes, wine, and other products. Other perishable items, such as paper scrolls, were also stored in vases. In fact, the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were found in vase-like jars... Read more
Abraham Lincoln was the sixteenth president of the United States of America. He was given many nicknames, including Honest Abe, the Great Emancipator, and the Rail-Splitter. He is best known for working to end slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution... Read more
Dumbo was the title character first of a children's book and subsequently of the 1941 animated film. Dumbo was born Jumbo Junior but given his moniker by other elephants making fun of his large ears... Read more
In the Dragon Ball universe, Goku or Kakarot is a member of the extraterrestrial Saiyan race. He was raised on Earth and became a legendary martial artist, even the greatest fighter in the world. He has saved both the Earth and the universe several times over... Read more