Facts about the fishing pole

Fishing Pole Facts

What is today? Yep, it is trivia time!! Trivia is fun and a great way to learn!! What is your favorite trivia game to play? 

Today, I want to tell you a little about the history of the fishing rod. The fishing rod is used to catch fish!! Did you know that the fishing rod/pole has been around since ancient Egyptian times? Fishing rods/poles can date back to around 2000 B.C.

 

Can you answer this trivia question?

Which one of these fishing tackle pieces holds the hook at a desired depth in the water?

A.) Hook  B.) Bobber  C.) Sinkers  D.) Jig

Continue reading to find out more about the fishing poles.

 

Facts about the fishing rod/pole:

1. The first fishing poles were made from bamboo and hazel shoots with a string attached. There are many different types of fishing rods/poles. Here is a list of some of those in ABC order:

• Casting rods
• Fly rods
• Ice fishing rods
• Sea fishing rods
• Spinning rods
• Surf rods
• Telescopic rods
• Trolling rods

2. Sometime during the 1600s, fishing tackle was improved. Fishing tackle is all the equipment used for fishing, such as rods/poles, bait, hooks, lines, and various other tackle items.

3. During the late 1800s, bamboo made fishing rods thinner and sturdier.

4. There are many different types of bait for fishing rods. Some people fish with live bait, such as worms, minnows, crickets, shrimp, and sea worms.

5. In 2020, about 55 million people went fishing at least once yearly! That is a lot of people.

6. The most extended fishing rod in the world measures a little over 73 feet long.

7. June 18th is National Go Fishing Day!! 

 

Can you share a fact about fishing with us?

 

Books about fishing:

1. Freshwater Fishing for Kids by Melanie Howard

2. Fishing: A Guide to Fresh and Salt-Water Fishing by George Fichter

3. André Goes Fishing: by Mikaela Wilson

4. The Everything Fishing Book by Ronnie Garrison

Parents/caretakers should ensure books are child-friendly before reading them to your child/children.

 

 

Get your free fishing printable coloring sheet here: 

Fishing coloring sheet

 

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Shark Facts

Shark Facts

Today, I want to tell you all about sharks!! There are many different types of sharks. Did you know there are over 400 species of sharks swimming in the oceans all over the world? Yep, that is a lot of different types of sharks! Sharks are classified as fish. Most shark species are cold-blooded. Sharks do not have bones! Their skeletal system is made up of cartilage. Sharks are very strong and big fish!!

What is your favorite type of fish?

 

Facts about sharks:

1. A group of sharks is called a shiver of sharks, school, frenzy, or gam. A baby shark is called a pup! Some sharks are pregnant for two years! Depending on the species of sharks, baby sharks(pups) can be born in one of three different ways:

(1) Oviparity- means the female shark lays/deposits the eggs safely in the ocean, where they will be safe from predators.

(2) Ovoviviparity- means that most sharks carry their eggs inside them until the shark pup is born.

(3) Viviparity- means female sharks carry embryos inside them until the shark pups are ready to be born.  

2. Sharks vary in size and weight! The biggest shark in the world is called the Whale shark! The Whale shark can get as long as 60 feet and weigh as much as 40,000 pounds!! That is very big!! The smallest shark in the world is called the Dwarf lantern shark. The Dwarf Lanternshark usually grows to about 6.9 inches in length and can weigh up to two pounds.

3.  Most sharks are carnivores! Carnivores mean that they eat meat! A shark’s diet includes other fish, shrimp, marine mammals, and other sea creatures!

4. The Great White shark is warm, not cold-blooded like most sharks are.

5. Sharks have a great sense of smell! They can smell hundreds of times better than humans with their noses!

6. July 14^th of every year is National Shark Awareness Day!!

7. Sharks can grow up to 50,000 teeth in their lifetime! Most sharks have about 5 rows of teeth! Depending on the species of sharks, they can have 50 to 3000 teeth at a time! Sharks lose some teeth every day, but they can regrow their teeth! Isn’t that amazing?

8. Depending on the species, sharks can live from 20 to 70 years.

Share a fact about sharks with us?

Get your free printable shark coloring sheet here: 

Shark coloring sheet

 

Books about sharks:

1. National Geographic Readers: Sharks! by Anne Schreiber

2. Sharks for Kids: by David McGuire

3. Shark Coloring Book: Shark Activity Book for Kids by Angela Kidd

4. Super Shark Encyclopedia: by DK

Parents/caretakers, please be sure books are child-friendly before reading them to your child/children.

 

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Facts about Umbrellas

Facts About Umbrellas

We are on the letter Uu of the gratitude alphabet. 

U is for Umbrella!  

What are you thankful for that begins with the letter U?

I'm thankful for umbrellas! When it rains, umbrellas keep me dry. I've noticed that some children have a great time jumping and playing in the mud puddles, all the while holding onto their umbrellas to stay dry.

Did you know that the basic umbrella, also known as the parasol, was invented by the ancient Egyptians around 1000 B.C.? The parasol/umbrella had colored feathers attached to a long pole. The Egyptians would use umbrellas/parasols to keep the sun off of them. Sometime in the 11^th century, the Chinese invented the first waterproof umbrella. Sometime in the 16^th or 17^th century, the rain umbrella reached some European countries. In the early 1750s, an Englishman named Jonas Hanway made the umbrella that we know today popular. He was the first male to carry an umbrella in London!

 

Facts about the umbrella and parasol:

1. Additional terms for an umbrella include "brolly," which is commonly used in British English, "parapluie," which is the French word for umbrella, "canopy," "rainshade," and "gamp." Parasols, on the other hand, are often referred to as sunshades. In snowy conditions, an umbrella used for protection against the snow is known as a "paraneige."

Facts about Glass frogs

Facts About Glass Frogs

The glass frog is a fascinating amphibian known for its transparent belly. These incredible creatures are typically colored in shades of lime to olive green. What sets the glass frog apart is its translucent skin, which allows observers to view its bones, muscles, and internal organs through its belly or abdomen. This remarkable and strange characteristic makes the glass frog species unique.

 

What is your favorite type of frog?

 

Facts about the glass frog:

1. Glass frogs, scientifically known as Centrolenidae, encompass over 120 known species, primarily found in the hot climates of Mexico, Central America, and South America. These unique amphibians are particularly prevalent in the Central American Montane Forests, where their translucent skin allows for easy spotting. Glass frogs showcase diverse habitats, as they can be found living on land, in water, or perched in trees.

Facts about eagles

Eagle Facts

Trivia is a great way to learn new things! Joey wants me to tell you about the Eagles. Eagles are majestic and beautiful birds. Did you know that there are about 60 species of eagles? 

Eagles live on every continent in the world except one! What continent is that?

A.) Asia  B.) Europe  C.) Africa  D.) Antarctica

Continue reading to find out more about eagles.

Monopoly Game Facts

Monopoly Facts

Who doesn’t love a good Monopoly game?? I want to tell you about Monopoly and how it came to be! My family and I love playing Monopoly, especially the Monopoly Junior Dinosaur Edition!! Did you know that the person who invented the very first precursor to the Monopoly game was a woman? Yep, that is correct!! Elizabeth (Lizzie) Magie (Philips) invented the first precursor to the Monopoly board game, the Landlord’s Game, while she lived in Brentwood, Maryland. She patented it in about 1903/1904, but the game existed as early as 1902! The Landlord’s game by Elizabeth (Lizzie) and Magie (Philips) inspired Charles Darrow to create the Monopoly board game we know and play today! We have the Monopoly board game today because of Elizabeth Magie.

 

What is your favorite Monopoly game?

 

Facts about Monopoly:

1. In 1935, Parker Brothers bought the game rights to the Landlord’s game from Elizabeth (Lizzie) Magie (Philips) for $500. Charles Darrow is credited with making the Monopoly game. In 1991, Hasbro acquired Parker Brothers.

2. Monopoly is printed in about 37 languages and sold in about 110 countries. There are over 300 different versions of Monopoly. More than 250 million Monopoly games have been sold since 1935.

3. November 19^th is National Play Monopoly Day every year!! So, get out your favorite Monopoly game and have fun playing!!

4. In 1935, the original Monopoly board game did not have playing pieces (tokens). Players were told to use household items such as buttons!

5. In the 1970s, the Parker Brothers made a Braille edition of Monopoly for the visually impaired. It was released in 1973. The most expensive Monopoly board game ever made by a San Francisco jeweler named Sidney Mobell in 1988. It was crafted in 18k gold and gemstones. It is estimated to be worth about 2 million (2,000,000) dollars.

6. This year marks the 87^th anniversary of the Monopoly game! This year also marks the 120th anniversary of the Landlord’s game that Elizabeth (Lizzie) Magie (Philips) made.

 

Share a fact about Monopoly with us?

 

Books about Monopoly:

1. Hasbro Monopoly Jr. (Booktivity) Board book by Golden Books

2. Pass Go and Collect $200: by Tanya Lee Stone

3. Mr. Monopoly's Amusement Park a Math Adventure by Jackie Glassman

4. Monopoly Junior Mad Madness by Howie Dewin

Parents/caretakers, please ensure all books are child-friendly before reading them to your child/children.

 

 

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Facts about Tacos

Facts About Tacos

Please take a moment and count all your blessings, big and small, that you should be thankful for today!

We are on the letter Tt of the gratitude alphabet. 

T is for Taco!  

What are you thankful for that begins with the letter T?

Who doesn’t love tacos? They're fun to eat and super tasty, and you can put what you like on them! 

Did you know that the tortilla has existed since ancient Mayans? According to an ancient Mayan legend, around 10,000 B.C., a Mayan peasant made tortillas as a gift for the hungry king and made with corn (maize)! It is believed that the word "taco" came from the Mexican Silver Mines in Mexico in the 18th century. In those times, the word "taco" meant "folded." The miners would fold a piece of paper or wrap the piece of paper around gunpowder to make an explosive. No one knows for sure who invented the taco! The tacos we eat today originated from Mexico.

 

What is your favorite type of taco?

Facts about tacos:

1. Taco Bell was originally named Taco Tia and was opened by Glen Bell in 1954 in San Bernardino, California. In 1962, Bell founded the first Taco Bell in California. The chain became well-known for popularizing Mexican tacos in America. Glen Bell's goal in opening Taco Tia was to make Mexican food accessible to Americans without them having to travel to Mexico. Interestingly, before Taco Bell and even before Taco Tia, Mexican food was introduced to Americans in Los Angeles by a group of women called the Chili Queens, who sold tacos and other Mexican dishes from food carts.

Facts about Butterflies

 

Butterfly Facts

It is so delightful to watch these unique, beautiful, and colorful insects!! Did you know that butterflies have two compound and single-chambered eyes? The eyes sit on each side of their head? Did you know that the butterfly’s eyes have up to 12,000 lenses in each eye? Butterflies can see in many different directions at once because of their 12,000 compound eyes. They can also focus on one object because of the single-chambered eyes. A butterfly can see approximately 315 degrees around itself!! A butterfly can see its own beautiful wings!! They have good eyesight!! How cool is that?

 

What is your favorite type of butterfly?

 

Facts about butterflies:

1. Not all caterpillars turn into beautiful butterflies. In fact, some caterpillars turn into moths. There are four stages a caterpillar goes through to morph into a butterfly or moth. Those four stages are the egg, larva, pupa, and the adult.

Facts about the Dragon Blood tree

Dragon Blood Tree Facts

Are you ready to learn about something cool today? Today, I want to tell you about the Dragon Blood Tree! But first, see if you can answer this trivia question.

 

Where do Dragon Blood trees originate from?

A.) North America

B.) Yemen

C.) Africa

D.) California

 

Dragon Blood trees, also known as the Socotra dragon tree, are big, beautiful trees that resemble an umbrella, but much bigger!! The umbrella shape of the tree helps protect the tree’s roots from the hot sun, and it also helps keep the sun from evaporating all of the water! Dragon Blood trees can grow to about 32 feet tall, and some say they grow to about 39 feet tall. That is very tall!! They are in the evergreen family. The Dragon Blood tree is native only to the island of Socotra, Yemen. Could you imagine standing under one of these trees? How cool would that be?

 

What is your favorite type of tree?

 

Facts about the Dragon Blood Tree:

1. Dragon Blood trees can live up to 600 years! That is a lot of years! The Dragon Blood tree grows very slowly. It takes about 10 years for the tree to grow about 3 feet. So, in 100 years, the tree would be around 30 feet! The tree stops growing taller once it reaches around 30 to 39 feet tall.

2. The Dragon Blood tree got its name from the sap that comes from it when it is cut. Its sap/resin is red and resembles blood. The sap/resin from this tree was used as medicine in ancient times. They even used the sap/resin from the tree to dye wood. Some wood on violins has been dyed with the sap/resin of the Dragon Blood tree.

3. The leaves and berries of the Dragon Blood tree are used as animal feed. They also use the leaves to make ropes. The Dragon Blood tree produces small white or green colored flowers that grow in bunches and bloom in February. The flowers are small and fragrant. The fruit from the Dragon Blood tree is a berry that usually has one (1) to three (3) seeds. The fruit takes about 5 months to become ripe. When the berry is ripe, it is orangish red in color and is usually eaten by birds and other livestock.

4. Dragon Blood trees grow in the woodlands of Socotra Island in Yemen, mostly on limestone plateaus.

 

Can you share a fact about Dragon Blood trees with us?

 

Books about Dragon Blood trees:

1. Dragon's Blood Trees Bleed! by Janey Levy

2. Strange Trees: And the Stories Behind Them by Bernadette Pourquie

3. Dracaena Draco, Dragon's Blood Tree by Walter Fitch Hood

4. Socotra (Bradt Travel Guide) by Hilary Bradt

Parents/caretakers, be sure books are child-friendly before reading them to your child/children.

 

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Facts about parrots

Parrot Facts

Parrots are incredible birds, but never stick your fingers in a parrot’s cage or near their beaks. They have very sharp beaks! Did you know there are over 10,000 species of birds in the world? Parrots are in the bird family. There are around 350 species of parrots. Parrots come from the Psittacidae family. Parrots are intelligent and social birds. You can teach them how to talk!! How cool is that? Joey’s favorite type of parrot is the Scarlet Macaw. They have some of the rainbow colors on their feathers!! They are bright and beautiful birds!!

 

What is your favorite type of bird?

 

Facts about parrots:

1. Hyacinth Macaws are the largest type of parrot. They can grow up to 3 feet long from the tip of their tail to the top of their heads and weigh 2 to 3 1/2 pounds. Their feathers are blue. They can live up to 60 years or longer in captivity. They are beautiful birds!

2. The Pygmy Parrot is the smallest type of parrot. It is small and can grow up to about 3 inches tall, weighing about 0.4 ounces. These tiny and beautiful birds are also very small.

3. A group of parrots is called a pandemonium or flock. Parrots are very social and live in groups. Depending on the species, they can live in groups of up to 1000 parrots.

4. Parrots are omnivores, which means they eat plants and meat. Most Parrots eat fruit, nuts, seeds, flowers, plants, vegetables, and/or insects.

5. Wild parrots live in warm areas of the Southern Hemisphere and in many other parts of the region, such as Australia, Africa, South America, Northern Mexico, and Central America. Parrots originated from the Australian region!

6. African gray parrots can learn to say/mimic over a thousand different words. All parrots can learn to talk, but some parrots never speak.

7. Parrots find or make holes or burrows on the ground or in trees, on the sides of cliffs, and under rocks or any other safe place to build their nests.

 

Can you share a fact about parrots with us?

Get your free printable parrot coloring sheet here: 

Books about parrots:

1. About Parrots: A Guide for Children by Cathryn Sill

2. Parrots For Kids Amazing Animal by Zahra Jazeel

3. The Truth About Parrots by Maxwell Eaton III

4. The Adventures of Mr. Macaw, Las Aventuras del Sr. Macaw by Leticia Ordaz

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Facts about Starfish

Facts About Starfish 

Take a moment to appreciate and count all the incredible blessings in your life today!

 

We are on letter Ss of the gratitude alphabet. 

S is for Starfish!  

What are you thankful for that begins with the letter S?

I deeply appreciate starfish, also known as sea stars, which are fascinating and unique sea creatures. It is remarkable to note that approximately 2,000 species of starfish are found in various habitats around the world. The diverse range of colors exhibited by starfish is truly astonishing, with the most prevalent shades being purplish-orange and brownish-red.

Continue reading to find out more about starfish.

 

Facts about starfish:

1. Some species of starfish do not conform to the iconic five-arm structure; in fact, some can have as many as 40 arms! Interestingly, if a starfish loses an arm, it can regenerate the lost limb. Even more fascinating is the fact that starfish are capable of splitting their bodies in half to create clones of themselves. This unique capability sets them apart from many other creatures in the animal kingdom.

Facts about the Venus Flytrap

Venus Flytrap Facts

It is good to learn something new every day!! Have you ever heard about the Venus Flytrap? The Venus Flytrap is a carnivorous plant! Carnivorous means that it eats meat! The Venus Flytrap plant can eat tiny frogs and insects. The Venus Flytrap can snap its trap closed in seconds, making it easy for it to catch insects to eat! Venus Flytraps are harmless to humans and safe to grow in your home. They will eat spiders and flies that get in your home.

 

What is your favorite type of plant?

 

Facts about the Venus Flytrap:

1. Venus Flytraps can grow between 5 and 12 inches tall and about 5 to 9 inches in diameter. They are native to and grow only naturally in North and South Carolina's coastal bogs and swampy areas. Venus Flytrap plants have been successfully transplanted and grown in different places around the world.

2. The Venus Flytrap has leaves that can close shut like a clam shell does. Along the edges of the hinged leaves are a bunch of spiny, long, thin teeth.

3. The Venus Flytrap plants can grow beautiful white flowers in spring and summer.

4. There is only one species of the Venus Flytrap!

5. Venus Flytrap plants can change color if they are not getting enough sunlight or nutrients. If the plant is healthy, it will have a very bright green coloring of its leaves and a reddish coloring inside the traps.

6. The Venus Flytrap is listed as vulnerable on the endangered species list because of over-collection and habitat destruction.

 

Can you share a fact about Venus Flytrap plants with us?

 

Books about Venus Flytraps:

1. Hungry Plants by Mary Batten

2. Venus Flytrap - A Science Guide for Kids by Kathleen Honda

3. Carnivorous Plants by Dan Torre

4. Inspector Flytrap by Tom Angleberger

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Facts about Turtle

FACTS ABOUT TURTLES

Did you know that all turtles do not live in the water? Some turtles spend a lot of their time on dry land but need access to water to stay hydrated! Aquatic (sea) turtles live in the water. Only the female aquatic (sea) turtle returns to land to lay eggs. The male aquatic (sea) turtle never leaves the water (ocean). There are a lot of different types of turtles. There are more than 350 different species of turtles, tortoises, and terrapins.

Can you answer this TRIVIA question? 

Which continent do turtles not live on?

A.) Africa B.) Asia C.) Antarctica D.) South America

If you know the answer, leave it in the comments

 

Facts about turtles:

1. First, let's clear this one up…. Tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises! They are both reptiles, which means they are cold-blooded, but they come from different classification families. The main key difference is that tortoises spend most of their time on land, and turtles spend most of their time in water.

Facts about Moose

Moose Facts

Did you know moose are a member of the deer family? It is the largest species of deer in the world. They can grow to be around 4 to 7 feet tall—that is very tall for an animal!! Only the male moose have antlers, and they shed them every year around November. During the spring and summer, their antlers regrow. Their antlers can grow to be up to six feet wide and weigh around 40 pounds!!

 

What is your favorite animal from the deer family?

 

Facts about moose:

1. There are four subspecies of moose. Elk is the same species as moose.

2. They can weigh anywhere from 440 to 1,500 pounds; the males are usually more significant than the females. Moose can live an average of 15 – 25 years.

3. They can be found in North America, Europe and Asia. Moose prefer areas with a lot of trees, streams, and ponds. Moose prefer cold climates and won’t live in regions that don’t get any snow.

4. Despite their large size, they can run up to 35 mph and jump up to 6ft high!

5. Moose are great swimmers! They can swim through the water for several miles and even stay beneath it for about 30 seconds. During the summer, most of their diet consists of underwater plants.

6. A group of moose is referred to as a herd. Male moose are called Bulls, females are called cows, and baby moose are called calves. A moose calf can stand up within the first day of birth and outrun a human at only 3 days old!

7. Moose can sleep standing up or lying down. They love to sleep in the tall grass.

8. Moose are herbivores, which means they don’t eat meat. Their diet consists of leaves, weeds, grasses, and underwater plants.

9. Moose have lousy eyesight but can hear and smell good. A moose can smell and hear a predator from a few miles away.

 

Share a fact about moose with us?

 

Books about moose:

1. Moose (Amazing Animals) by Kate Riggs

2. Deer, Moose, Elk, and Caribou by Deborah Hodge

3. Looking for a Moose by Phyllis Root

4. Circle, Square, Moose by Kelly Bingham

Parents/caretakers, please be sure books are child-friendly before reading them to your child/children.

 

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