#OTD in 1774, chemist #JosephPriestley conducted an experiment that would change #science forever, discovering #oxygen! Though he didn’t call it that at the time, his work helped scientists better understand the air we breathe. Learn more ⚛️ online.kidsdiscover.com/unit/atoms?utm…

#Piranhas ancestors date back 25 million years🩸🐟 Their diet includes mainly #fish, insects, and some plant life. They aren’t especially interested in attacking people, unless their eggs are disturbed. Then, watch out! Read more: online.kidsdiscover.com/unit/standalon…

To build a true flying machine, Orville and Wilbur Wright needed wings that could lift a #plane into the air. Others had begun to solve the problems of engine design, but until the #WrightBrothers came along, no one knew how to control an #aircraft ✈️ online.kidsdiscover.com/unit/the-wrigh…

Born #OTD in 1930, #NeilArmstrong would go on to make #history as the first human to walk on the #Moon. His famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” are featured in our Moon Unit! 🌜Read more🌛 online.kidsdiscover.com/unit/moon?utm_…

This #August, we are making our #Electricity Unit FREE all month long 🔌 Spark your students’ curiosity with interactive #lessons, and hands-on #Vocabulary Activities that illuminate the #science behind circuits, conductors, and currents ⚡️ Explore now ⚡️ online.kidsdiscover.com/unit/electrici…

Scientists refer to #PolarBears as #MarineMammals. They may weigh as much as 10 grown men. These enormous mammals inhabit the top of the Earth. They spend most of their lives either on #sea ice or swimming below it in the #ArcticOcean 🧊 Read more 🐻‍❄️ online.kidsdiscover.com/unit/standalon…

While #Teachers say that their #curriculum materials are standards-aligned, they still identify some major shortcomings that they say make it harder to reach all #students, and are still spending their own money to supplement the resources. Read more! edweek.org/teaching-learn…

The #automobile changed the way people lived, and it all began with the Model T. #OTD in 1908, #HenryFord built his first #ModelT car, launching a new era of innovation. Read more in our #Automobile article, which helps students dive into this moment 🚗 online.kidsdiscover.com/unit/invention…

Get a view of our planet’s ecological diversity with our newest Infographic: Earth’s Biomes. This colorful visual highlights 10 distinct biomes, from icy tundras to lush tropical rainforests, perfect for a lesson unto itself! Download for FREE here🌱 online.kidsdiscover.com/infographic/ea…

With #HurricaneErin intensifying, kids might be curious about what causes these turbulent, terrifying #storms. Learn what causes #Hurricanes, how they differ from cyclones and typhoons, and so much more in this fascinating Unit 🌊 Explore now 🌊 online.kidsdiscover.com/unit/hurricane…

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Our planet is varied with deserts, rain forests, oceans, and mountains. Areas with similar climates, animals, and vegetation are called biomes. Each biome on Earth has certain conditions that allow life to thrive there! Learn all about them here 🌏 online.kidsdiscover.com/unit/ecology/v…

Next to elephants, #rhinoceroses are the second-biggest land animal on Earth. They can weigh up to five tons, more than two cars! Thorns don’t bother rhinoceroses at all, because their skin is two inches thick and tough. Read all about them here 🦏 online.kidsdiscover.com/unit/standalon…

Known as North America's oldest cultivated #FruitTree, the #EndicottPear Tree has survived a lot! It has lived through neglect, decay, insect attacks, and still bigger challenges, like serious #hurricanes in 1804, 1815, 1843, and 1934. Read more 🍐 online.kidsdiscover.com/quickread/the-…

Reading topics for the new school year are in cookbooks! We talked with Robert Seixas, Senior Food Director at Delish, at KIDS_DISCOVER. kidsdiscover.com/teacherresourc…

Thank you, SchoolLibraryJournal ❤️ Ready to see why Kids Discover Online is a must-have tool for your #school? Read the full review here 🙌 slj.com/story/slj-revi…