Literature
J.R.R Tolkien was probably one of the most influential writers in the 20th century. He wrote The Lord of the Rings, one of the best books ever written (in my opinion, I read it at least ten times). Early Life John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born in Bloemfontein
Zoology
In the frozen wilderness of the arctic, animals have adapted to survive the long and harsh winters. Foxes adapt to the winter environment by changing from their usual brown color to that of the surrounding snow. This adaptation allows foxes to be able to sneak up on their prey and
Mayan History
The Mayans are a well-known civilization that is talked about all over the world. They built giant pyramids that can be found standing tall and proud. These giant pyramids were built to be used as altars, burial chambers, and as astrological instruments. Mayan pyramids are all shaped similarly, but pyramids
Biology
Aerobic cellular respiration is the cellular process of using glucose and oxygen to produce energy. This type of cellular respiration is much more efficient than the anaerobic process, since it produces 36 ATP (cellular energy) per cycle instead of just four. First, glucose enters the cytoplasm, where it is converted
Literature
When writing a biography, think of it as the story of a person's life. A good story has an exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and finally a conclusion, and so should your biography! The first part of the biography should contain the early life of the person
Biology
Fermentation is a significant chemical process that occurs in our bodies. It is a way to get energy without oxygen, which is why it is called anaerobic, a term that means "occurring in the absence of free oxygen". Fermentation occurs in the cytoplasm, a liquid that fills the
History
Back in the Medieval Ages, people in England were required to be part of the Catholic Church. The pope was the leader of the medieval English church. Festivals In November, the Medieval English people celebrated what we today call Halloween; they would stay up into the night drinking, eating, and
Zoology
Komodo Dragons are the biggest monitor lizards in the entire world. These reptiles were given the name "dragon" because of their sheer size and power. Dragons eat mostly carrion, pigs, deer, cattle, etc. Sometimes they eat their own kind. These so-called dragons have mouths that are covered in
History
Soldiers in the medieval times used an assortment of weapons that could hack, slash, and bludgeon. The Falchion The falchion was a sword that was one of the most common blades that you could buy as a medieval soldier. It was made from farmer's tools that had been
Reading
Born on November 13, 1850, in Scotland, Robert Louis Stevenson was a writer known by his most famous titles Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. When Robert was young, he had a disease that attacked his bones and his lungs, making him thin
History
There were many problems with Massachusetts in the early days of the United States. Some of the biggest problems in early Massachusetts were excessive taxation and people being unable to pay their debts. Many Revolutionary War veterans in Massachusetts were not paid well for their efforts in the war and
Zoology
Three body parts that insects have making them different from mammals are exoskeletons, antennae, and jointed appendages. Exoskeletons Some insects have a bony layer on top of their skin which is an exoskeleton. Mammals have their skeletons on the inside while the insects have it on the outside. It is