Transylvania was once home to Vlad III, a ruler whose murderous reputation left thousands dead by impalement. The weight of his cruelty still rests in the dark forests and icy castle chambers More →
Grade 3
6369 records found. Displaying 5185 - 5196.
From the splintered trunk of an old broken tree, a fluffy gray face appears. It's a spotted owl chick, and the hungry baby bird is waiting for its parents to return with a tasty meal of mice… More →
On the moonless night of May 2, 2011, two Black Hawk helicopters crossed the border from Afghanistan into Pakistan. Crowded into each helicopter cabin were members of the U.S. Navy SEAL Team… More →
With their large, round ears, patchwork coat, and bone-crunching jaws, African wild dogs are some of the most distinctive animals roaming the African plains. And their pups are among the… More →
Edinburgh Castle’s 900-year-old history is riddled with murders and executions. Today visitors from all over the world tour the fortress. It’s no surprise that reports of eerie shadows, drops More →
If you were unable to see, how would you know when it's safe to cross a street? How would you safely go up and down stairs? You would rely on your seeing-eye dog. In this introduction to… More →
New Jersey is a small but bustling industrial state. Along the boardwalks of its coastal cities, visitors and natives enjoy shops, restaurants, and the view of the ocean. In the south, a… More →
West Virginia lives up to its motto, "Mountaineers are always free." It became an independent state when it seceded from Virginia. Today, its beautiful streams and thick forests enthrall… More →