Grades PreK - 3

In children’s stories, gray wolves are often cast as villains. But these powerful predators are a vital part of North America’s wilderness. Hunt down more information about these important… More →

Bald eagles can be seen soaring high in the sky in search of food. After spotting a potential meal, they swoop down to grab the prey with their powerful talons. Learn more about these iconic… More →

Red foxes get a lot of use out of their bushy tails! Called a brush, it helps them balance, communicate with other foxes, and it even keeps them warm on cold nights! See what else these sly… More →

White-tailed deer spend their days grazing in prairies and woodlands. When startled, they flash their distinctive white tails as they run from their predators. They can even jump 30 feet in… More →

Gray squirrels have to be tricky to keep their food from being stolen. They bury acorns all over and dig them up again later. Curious readers can learn more fun facts about these clever… More →

Can you imagine sleeping for a whole season? During their winter dormancy, black bears do just that. They do not wake to eat, drink, or even use the bathroom! Learn more about the lives of… More →

What planet do we call home? Earth! Earth has plenty of water--in fact, more than 70 percent of its surface is made up of water. Earth also has an atmosphere that contains oxygen and other… More →

What has one head, sometimes has tails, and orbits the Sun? A comet! These giant balls of ice, mixed with rock and dust, orbit the Sun. When they are very far from it, they have no tails.… More →

Did you know that jackrabbits can move up to 40 miles per hour? They have to be quick to avoid hungry predators. Find out other ways these speedy animals have adapted to survive in this… More →

Red-tailed hawks have excellent eyesight. These birds of prey soar high in the air, scanning open fields for small prey. When they find their target, they go into a dive and ambush their… More →

American bison used to number in the millions. Large herds roamed the plains of North America. Today, thousands can still be found grazing on protected lands. Find out more about the largest… More →

Great horned owls earn their nickname “tiger in the sky.” These fierce hunters use stealth to surprise all kinds of prey. They are even the only animals to regularly hunt skunks! Swoop into… More →