• About Thomas Edison - 09/10/2015

    Thomas Edison was an American inventor and businessman who made many contributions to the world. He is most widely known for his invention of the light bulb, but was also the inventor of the phonograph. He has been called “The […] The post About Thomas Edison appeared first on Almanac...

  • Honey Bee Photo Gallery - 09/08/2015

    Beautiful photos of bees and flowers, courtesy of Flickr. The post Honey Bee Photo Gallery appeared first on Almanac » Surfnetkids.

  • Back-to-School Resources - 08/25/2015

    It’s hard to believe that the summer has flown by so quickly, but it’s time to think about school again! In some places, students are already hard at work – in others, they might have a respite until Labor Day. […] The post Back-to-School Resources appeared first on Almanac...

  • Lion Photo Gallery - 08/05/2015

    A gallery of lions photos posted to the Flickr group Lion (Panthera Leo) Only. The post Lion Photo Gallery appeared first on Almanac » Surfnetkids.

  • 4th of July Resources - 06/23/2015

    Wishing all my American readers a very happy Independence Day. Long may freedom ring, throughout our country and around the world. And for 4th of July resources, here are a few links: Independence Day Fun Recommended Declaration of Independence Sites: […] The post 4th of July Resources appeared...

  • June Resources - 06/10/2015

    Welcome to June! It’s hard to believe that 2015 is almost half over already. Many school children are already enjoying their summer vacation, while others can’t wait for the end of this month. Did you know that June is Dairy […] The post June Resources appeared first on Almanac »...

  • Father’s Day Resources - 06/10/2015

    My niece just graduated from college, and I just had a birthday. What’s does all this mean? June is here and Father’s Day is just around the corner! From Surfnetkids.com and a few other sites, here are some Father’s Day […] The post Father’s Day Resources appeared first...

  • Mother’s Day Resources - 04/28/2015

    Mother’s Day is a time to show our gratitude for everything Moms do. And for those Moms who are lucky enough to still have their own Moms to celebrate with, it’s a double holiday. Happy Mother’s Day to all! Here’s […] The post Mother’s Day Resources appeared first...

  • About Cinco De Mayo - 04/17/2015

    Cinco de Mayo is Spanish for the fifth of May. The fifth of May is a significant day for Mexicans, being the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, a battle between Mexican and French forces which has become symbolic of […] The post About Cinco De Mayo appeared first on Almanac » Surfnetkids....

  • 10 Facts about Color Vision - 03/26/2015

    Color vision is the ability to differentiate objects using frequencies or light wavelengths. We perceive light based upon its absorption or reflection from an object. In basic terms, color is light. Color doesn’t actually exist, except as light, but is […] The post 10 Facts about Color Vision...

  • St. Patrick’s Day Resources - 03/03/2015

    Here’s to hoping you find your lucky leprechaun! Today’s roundup is all about St. Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day Fun: St. Patrick has his own Surfnetkids mini-site. It has games, coloring pages, and lots of articles explaining the history and […] The post St. Patrick’s...

  • Black History Month Resources - 02/13/2015

    In 1915, historian Carter G. Woodson proposed a “Negro History Week” to honor the history and contributions of African Americans. Nine years later, his dream became reality. Woodson chose the second week of February to pay tribute to the birthdays […] The post Black History Month...

  • 10 Facts About the Battle of New Orleans - 01/24/2015

    1. A Long Battle: The Battle of New Orleans was one of a series of battles that were fought during the War of 1812. The Battle of New Orleans is generally considered the final battle that was fought in the […] The post 10 Facts About the Battle of New Orleans appeared first on Almanac » Surfnetkids....

  • 10 Facts about Apollo 8 - 01/17/2015

    The Second Human Spaceflight: Apollo 8 was the second human spaceflight. The first human spaceflight was launched by the Soviet Union on April 12, 1961. Apollo 8 was launched on December 21, 1968. Apollo 8 was the first human mission, in […] The post 10 Facts about Apollo 8 appeared first on...

  • 10 Facts about Commas - 01/16/2015

    The purpose of a comma is to make sentences easier to read and understand. They separate different elements of a sentence and specify where the reader should pause. One of the most confusing aspects of comma use is that not […] The post 10 Facts about Commas appeared first on Almanac » Surfnetkids....

  • 10 Facts about Grace Hopper - 12/04/2014

    Early Life of Grace Hopper: Grace Brewster Murray Hopper was born in New York City in 1906. She was born Grace Brewster Murray. She was the oldest of three children. In 1930, she married Vincent Foster Hopper and took his […] The post 10 Facts about Grace Hopper appeared first on Almanac »...

  • 10 Facts about German Reunification - 10/19/2014

    1. The reunification of Germany occurred in 1990, when the German Democratic Republic (GDR/East Germany) joined the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG/West Germany) to form the reunited Germany. The unification process is referred to by Germans as, die Wende (The […] The post 10 Facts about German...

  • 10 Facts About the Stamp Act of 1765 - 09/18/2014

    What was the Stamp Act all about? The Stamp Act of 1765 was imposed on the American colonies by the British government. This Parliamentary tax on American colonies was the first internal tax levied on the colonies and the first […] The post 10 Facts About the Stamp Act of 1765 appeared first...

  • 10 Facts About Koalas - 09/16/2014

    Koalas aren’t really bears at all! Koalas’ closest living relative is the wombat. They are marsupial mammals.  They are considered marsupials because they carry their babies in a pouch. They are considered mammals because their young are born live and not […]The post 10 Facts About Koalas...

  • Paul Gauguin Gallery - 05/27/2014

    Paul Gauguin (June 7, 1848 – May 8,1903) was a French Post-Impressionist artist recognized after his death for his use of colors and as a forerunner of the Symbolist movement. He was contemporary of Vincent Van Gogh, and his work […] The post Paul Gauguin Gallery appeared first on Almanac...