Vans are a popular brand of skate shoes. They're adored not only by skaters but by fashion-conscious trendsetters as well. You can learn how to draw Vans of your very own with the aid of this tennis shoe drawing tutorial... Read more
Swimming is a sport virtually free of equipment - just add water. Swimming employs almost every muscle in the body and the low-impact nature of the exercise makes it especially good therapy for people who are recovering from injury or who have a physical disability... Read more
A flower crown, chaplet, or wreath is a "circular garland, usually woven of flowers, leaves, and foliage, that traditionally indicates honour or celebration." Many children have made bracelets, necklaces, and crowns by tying the stems of small flowers together. These may be referred to as daisy chains. But the practice of making flower crowns has a long history... Read more
The Encyclopaedia Britannica defines ice as “solid water.” It is common knowledge that water or water vapor transforms into ice at temperatures below zero degrees Celsius or 32 degrees Fahrenheit. But how is this feat accomplished?... Read more
Camping is a "recreational activity in which participants take up temporary residence in the outdoors." Camping first took a recreational turn around 1908, with the publication of The Camper's Handbook... Read more
Starbucks is a chain coffee shop known around the world. The company was named after a character in Herman Melville's Moby Dick. Its logo is a "twin-tailed mermaid, or siren as she's known in Greek mythology." The green color represents the college of the founders... Read more
A roller coaster is a type of railway that is elevated and which has steep ascents and descents. Unlike most railways, roller coasters won't take you anywhere - in fact, most let you off at the same platform used to board. Instead of travel, roller coasters are designed to produce thrills and pure fun... Read more
A tent is a type of portable shelter that has been used since time immemorial. Ancient nomadic peoples lived in tents full-time, traveling from place to place. Militaries often house soldiers in tents when occupying a foreign land. And today, many people enjoy camping in tents recreationally. Tents are also used for events such as weddings and circuses... Read more
The Ferris wheel is a common sight at fairs, carnivals, theme parks, and other attractions. Sometimes called "revolving observation wheels," Ferris wheels consist of ridable open or enclosed cars that travel the circumference of a large upright wheel... Read more
Skateboards are the necessary equipment for the sport of skateboarding. Skateboards are generally made of maple plywood with a polyurethane coating. The rider... Read more
The tree limb, branch, or bough is a division of a tree where smaller portions branch from the main trunk. The tree's crown is home to many animals, including birds, squirrels, and in tropical areas, monkeys... Read more
Volleyball is a sport played by two teams of six players, in which a ball is batted back and forth over a net. The aim of the game is to keep the ball from touching the ground when on your side of the net... Read more
Beach balls are large, inflatable, lightweight toys often used to play water games such as water polo or volleyball. They became popular as they appeared in teenaged beach films of the 1960s, including Beach Party and Beach Blanket Bingo... Read more
A nest is a type of home. It is a structure created by an animal to protect its eggs and house its young after hatching. Birds are most famous for their nests, but mice, squirrels, insects, frogs, alligators, turtles, and even fish build nests of different kinds... Read more
Watering cans are portable containers used to water plants by hand. Most have a handle and a spout... Read more
Lily of the valley is a fragrant flower related to the asparagus. It is sometimes called lily-of-the-valley... Read more
Snails are not insects. They belong to a group of animals called mollusks. This means they have... Read more
The calla lily is a flowering plant native to South Africa. Its name is derived from a Greek word for beauty. Famously... Read more
Carrots are familiar both in the garden and on the dinner table. The carrot a vegetable cultivated for its starchy... Read more
The watermelon is a favorite summer fruit. The plant, a tropical gourd, probably originated in sub-Saharan Africa. The watermelon has a long... Read more