Earth Facts for Children

Earth science & facts for kids - Now displaying 21 to 30

Venice is Sinking

Yes, the city famous for its spectacular waterways is sinking and sinking fast. Global climate changes are leading to a sharp rise in the region's water levels. Read on ...

High-tech Turtle

Jikko must be one of the luckiest turtles in the world. Badly injured in an accident in Thailand, it got a brand new fibre-glass shell. Read on ...

Pollution - an old ancestral legacy

Think of pollution and images of chimneys, smoke and industrial waste flash across your mind. A recent scientific study suggests that pollution is as old as mankind itself. Read on ...

Treaty on Global Warming

Planet earth may finally heave a sigh of relief. Even as tempers flared up, countries from all over the world recently signed an agreement to help check the hotting up of our planet. Read on ...

Tree Rings tell many Tales

By looking closely at the rings of a tree, scientists can not only tell how old it is; they can also tell you the state of the planet during its lifetime. Read on ...

Dropping Trees from the Sky

The sky may not fall on your head, but trees might. A company known for its aircraft, believes that planes used to lay landmines in conflict zones can be used to plant trees... Read on ...

The Earth takes a Battering

Millions of meteorites strike the Earth's atmosphere every day. And, say scientists, their devastating impact can be felt on the planet's environment for a long time to come. Read on ...

Special Animal Dads

Most insects, fish, amphibians and reptiles are often reared by their mothers. But there are some animal fathers who are great dads too. Read on ...

A bird called Kentish plover has a remarkable social life. It is known to separate from its partner immediately after the eggs have hatched. This is done to build more nests in the same season. Read on ...