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The most common letter in the English alphabet is ‘e’. The next most common letter is ‘t’. How quickly can you put the letters of the alphabet in the right order? |
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The first superhero was Superman who appeared in an American comic book in 1938. How much do you know about Superman? Fill in the gaps and learn about this fantastic superhero. |
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We all know that rainforests are important. But did you know that some rainforest plants are good for your health? Quinine is a medicine that helps to fight a disease called malaria. Read a story about quinine. |
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The first two letters of the Greek alphabet are 'Alpha' and 'Beta' - that makes the alphabet! Listen to a song about the alphabet. |
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There are more than 100 pyramids in Egypt, but the biggest and most famous is the Great Pyramid of Giza. It’s over 4,500 years old, and took around 20 years to build. Read a story about two children who are lost in one of the pyramids. |
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A cockroach can live for up to nine days without its head! It only dies because it can no longer eat or drink. Learn more amazing insect facts with a quiz! |
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The Chinese Lunar calendar names each year after one of twelve animals. We are now in the Year of the Rabbit. Read a story about why years are named after different animals. |
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Mars is sometimes called ‘the Red Planet’. It appears to be red because there is a lot of iron oxide (or rust) in the soil and rocks. Read and listen to a story about different coloured planets. |
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The very first computer mouse was called a ‘bug’. It appeared in 1968. It was made of wood and had metal wheels and one button. The modern computer mouse appeared in 1983. Listen to a song about a computer mouse. |
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The world’s most venomous animal is the box jellyfish. It lives in the seas around Asia and Australia. It has enough venom to kill 26 people. Find out about dangerous animals with a quiz. |
