Over 900 Fun Facts About Dinosaurs, Weather, Plants, Water, and Science

Welcome to an exciting journey filled with over 900 fascinating facts about dinosaurs, weather, plants, water, and scientific discoveries. Prepare to be amazed as we explore these incredible topics and uncover amazing tidbits that will leave you wanting to learn more!

Dinosaurs

Did you know that the word "dinosaur" comes from the Greek language and means "terrible lizard"? These magnificent creatures roamed the Earth millions of years ago and capturing our imagination ever since. Here are a few interesting dinosaur facts:

• Some dinosaurs were as small as chickens, while others were larger than a school bus.
• The Tyrannosaurus Rex had a bite force of up to 12,800 pounds per square inch.
• Velociraptors, made famous by the Jurassic Park movies, were actually only about the size of a turkey.
• The largest dinosaur eggs ever discovered belonged to the sauropodomorph dinosaurs and measured around 17 inches long.
• Dinosaurs roamed the Earth for over 165 million years, compared to the mere 2.6 million years of the existence of humans.

Weather

Weather is a fascinating and ever-changing phenomenon that shapes our planet. From powerful storms to gentle breezes, here are some intriguing facts about weather:

Interesting Facts For Kids: Over 900 Fun Facts about Dinosaurs, Weather, Plant, Water and Science Facts For Curious Kids

by Ellen Miles (Kindle Edition)

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3231 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	299 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE

• The highest recorded temperature on Earth was 134 degrees Fahrenheit in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California, in 1913.
• The coldest temperature ever recorded on Earth was negative 128.6 degrees Fahrenheit in Vostok, Antarctica, in 1983.
• The average lightning bolt is around three miles long, but can reach up to 30 miles in length.
• Hailstones can fall at speeds of up to 120 miles per hour.
• The strongest tornadoes can have wind speeds over 300 miles per hour, causing severe destruction.

Plants

Plants are essential for our planet's ecosystem and provide us with food, oxygen, and countless other resources. Here are a few captivating facts about the plant kingdom:

• The world's largest flower, the Rafflesia arnoldii, can reach a diameter of over three feet and weigh up to 24 pounds.
• The oldest living tree is believed to be a bristlecone pine named Methuselah, estimated to be over 4,800 years old.
• Sunflowers follow the movement of the sun across the sky, a behavior known as heliotropism.
• Venus flytraps are carnivorous plants that can count the number of times an insect touches its sensitive hairs before snapping shut.
• Some species of bamboo can grow up to 36 inches in a single day, making them the fastest-growing plants on Earth.

Water

Water is the source of life, covering approximately 70% of the Earth's surface. Dive into these intriguing water facts:

• The Earth's oceans hold about 97% of all the planet's water.
• About 70% of an adult's body weight is made up of water.
• A cubic mile of fog contains less than a gallon of water.
• Nearly 70% of the Earth's freshwater is stored in glaciers and icecaps.
• The world's largest waterfall, Angel Falls in Venezuela, has a height of 3,212 feet, more than 15 times taller than the Empire State Building.

Science

Science is constantly expanding our knowledge about the world we live in. Discover some intriguing scientific facts that are sure to pique your curiosity:

• The speed of light is approximately 299,792 kilometers per second or about 186,282 miles per second.
• The human brain generates more electrical impulses in a single day than all the telephones in the world combined.
• Atoms are 99.9999999999999% empty space, so technically everything we see and touch is mostly empty space.
• The oldest-known bacteria fossils are believed to be over 3.5 billion years old.
• The planet Saturn is less dense than water, meaning it could hypothetically float in a giant bathtub.

With this brief glimpse into the incredible world of dinosaurs, weather, plants, water, and science, we hope you're inspired to dive deeper into these subjects. From the mighty dinosaurs that once ruled the Earth to the remarkable scientific discoveries that shape our present and future, there is so much to explore. Get ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure!

Interesting Facts For Kids: Over 900 Fun Facts about Dinosaurs, Weather, Plant, Water and Science Facts For Curious Kids

by Ellen Miles (Kindle Edition)

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3231 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	299 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE

This book is a collection of 922 fun science facts.
Their purpose is to make children think and stretch their minds.
The book is arranged in Seven rounds.