Tell Me Why on Junior's Book

How did Gecko get its name?: Gecko: Gekkota: Geckos are unique among lizards in their vocalizations, making chirping sounds in social interactions with other geckos...
[6/6/2012] California , USA
CATEGORY: Tell Me Why
TAGS: Gecko Get its Name, Gecko, Gekkota, Geckos, Lizards, Making Chirping Sounds, Species of Gecko, Climb up Walls, Walk Upside Down
Google poised to unveil Terminator style glasses with heads-up display: Google is reportedly poised to unveil a pair of Terminator-style glasses with a heads-up display that would allow users to view information...
[2/8/2012] California , USA
CATEGORY: News 4 Kids
TAGS: Google, Terminator Style Glasses, Heads up Display, View Information on Move, Real Time Information, Google Maps, Android Operation System, Augmented Reality Computer Display, Prototype of Google Goggles, Googles Cloud based Applications, Google X Laboratory, Radical Ideas
Jordan Romero sets seven peak record: A US teenager has become the youngest person to climb to the summit of tallest mountains on each of seven continents...
[12/26/2011] California , USA
CATEGORY: News 4 Kids
TAGS: Jordan Romero, Seven Peak Record, US Teenager, Youngest Person to Climb, Summit of Tallest Mountains on Seven Continents, Summit of Mt Vinson Massif, Antarctica
What is the Golden Gate?: The Golden Gate is the name given to the break in the long chain of mountains running down the Pacific Ocean coastline of California...
[6/6/2011] California , U.S.A.
CATEGORY: Tell Me Why
TAGS: Golden Gate, Long Chain of Mountains, Pacific Ocean Coastline, California, Gate or Gap, Sea Entrance, San Francisco Bay, Chrysopylae
Where is Surtsey?: Surtsey is a volcanic island a few miles south-west of the Westman Islands which are situated off the south coast of Iceland. The island...
[6/3/2011] California , U.S.A.
CATEGORY: Tell Me Why
TAGS: Surtsey, Volcanic Island, South West of Westman Islands, South Coast of Iceland, Infant Island, Volcanic Vent Surtur, Island of Surtur, Icelandic Mythology
Why would you go to Death Valley?: You would go to Death Valley, as do half a million visitors each year, to look at its magnificently varied scenery and to recapture the flavor...
[5/25/2011] California , U.S.A.
CATEGORY: Tell Me Why
TAGS: Death Valley, Death Valley National Monument, California, America, Sheer Walled Canyons, Desert Springs and Sands, Extinct Volcano, Snow Topped Mountain Ranges, Desolate Wastes of Salt Crystals, Abandoned Mines, Coffin Canyon, Deadman Pass, Hells Gate
How do Muslims in United States observe Isra and Mi’raj?: Many Muslims in the United States observe Isra and Mi'raj (Al Isra' wal Miraj, Lailat al Mi’raj, or Laylat al Miraj). This event commemorates...
[5/15/2011] California , U.S.A.
CATEGORY: Tell Me Why
TAGS: Al Isra wal Miraj, Lailat al Mi raj, Laylat al Miraj, Prophet Muhammads Journey, Mecca to Jerusalem, Twenty Seventh Day of Rajab, Prayer Services and Sermons, Islamic Centers, Mosques, Five Daily Prayers, Night Journey
What do you mean by the term Cinco de Mayo?: Cinco de Mayo is a festival of Mexican pride and heritage in the United States. Cinco de Mayo officially commemorates the anniversary...
[5/5/2011] California , U.S.A.
CATEGORY: Tell Me Why
TAGS: Festival, Mexican Pride and Heritage, Cinco de Mayo, Anniversary, Battle of Pubela, Cinco de Mayo Celebrations, Mexicans in California
Why is Hollywood famous?: Hollywood is the center of the United States motion picture and television industries. Its situation in the north-west of Los Angeles, California...
[5/5/2011] California , U.S.A.
CATEGORY: Tell Me Why
TAGS: Hollywood, Motion Picture, Television Film, Recording Industries, Famous Stars, Silent Screen, Actors and Actresses, Hollywood Famous
Nine-year-old boy becomes the youngest-ever chess master: A nine-year-old boy from California has become the youngest-ever chess master in the US. Samuel Sevian, from Santa Clara, was awarded...
[12/22/2010] California , USA
CATEGORY: News 4 Kids
TAGS: Nine Year Old Boy, Youngest Ever Chess Master, Samuel Sevian, US Chess Federation, Youngest US Chess Master, Studying Chess, Armen Sevian, International Master Andranik Matikozyan