There are places on Earth where snow always covers the ground, and the seas are icy. These are the poles. The animals and people that live there have some unusual ways to cope with the cold.
Extreme is not ordinary. People and animals can survive in places that are Extremely hot, cold, wet or dry. Hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanoes and earthquakes can hit even the most ordinary places.
Space shuttles that travel to space are a very important modern invention. But older inventions, such as umbrellas and paper, have changed people's lives.
Birds have wings so that they can fly. But how have humans managed to fly? We flew in many machines before aeroplanes were invented. Read about what they were!
Earth's surface is mostly covered by water. Vast continents make up most of the land. The surface is changing all the time - mountains and islands grow out of the sea, while wind and water wear it away.
When pirates sailed the seas, they robbed ships for treasure and took their crews as prisoners. A pirate's life was exciting, but very dangerous. Pirates who were caught were punished cruelly.
What is the weather like today? Is it hot and sunny? Is it raining? Maybe it's snowing? Weather can be mild, but it sometimes can be wild. It's all round us, but what cause it?
How you seen seahells by tje seashore? Many creatures live by the shore. Crabs scuttle in the sand, fish swim in the shallow waters and seagulls squawk in the skies overhead.
Plants are incredible - they come in all shapes, sizes and colours. They can be giant redwoods, tasty turnips, perfect peaches or desert cactuses. Some even live in the sea!
Birds are beautiful creatures that can swoop and fly across the sky. But some birds can't fly at all, and others, like penguins, swim in the water. How many birds do you know?