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Killer whales, also called orcas, are mighty hunters of the ocean . They earned the name “killer” because they eat other whales .
Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 17, 1706. He left school at age 10. At age 12 he went to work in his brother’s printing shop. In 1723 Franklin moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He worked there as a printer. His most popular publication was Poor Richard’s Almanack. The almanac featured Franklin’s witty sayings and ...
The composer Ludwig van Beethoven created some of the most influential music in history. He transformed many traditional forms of Western classical music . For example, he set new standards for the symphony, creating longer pieces that expressed important ideas and deep feelings rather than just serving as entertainment. His works include nine ...
In 1955 Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus to a white person. Her action sparked the U.S. civil rights movement .
New Zealand’s native animals include reptiles, frogs, and bats. The early Māori settlers brought dogs and rats. European settlers brought red deer, opossums, and rabbits. New Zealand has several types of flightless birds, including takahes, penguins, and kiwis. The kiwi bird is New Zealand’s national symbol.
The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States . Its white head feathers stand out against its dark brown body. The bright white head gives the eagle its “bald” look.
Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery in the southern United States. She then helped lead many other runaway slaves to freedom. She also served the Union during the American Civil War .
