Oct 19, 2023 · Rainbows are often portrayed as bridges between people and supernatural beings. In Norse mythology, for instance, a rainbow called the Bifrost connects Earth with Asgard, …

Oct 19, 2023 · Electromagnetic light energy is everywhere, but very little of it can actually be seen by the human eye.

Oct 19, 2023 · Some ancient people of Australia believe a "rainbow serpent" slithered from the water to create the world. Could this fascinating myth be based on fact? Join Wild Chronicles …

Feb 2, 2024 · The sun is an ordinary star, one of about 100 billion in our galaxy, the Milky Way. The sun has extremely important influences on our planet: It drives weather, ocean currents, …

Oct 19, 2023 · Rain is liquid precipitation: water falling from the sky. Raindrops fall to Earth when clouds become saturated, or filled, with water droplets.

Oct 19, 2023 · Rainforests play an invaluable role in sustaining life, but every year, large portions of them are cut down for logging, mining, and cattle ranches.

Jul 31, 2025 · Rainforests are home to over half of the world's plant and animal species. Learn about tropical and temperate rainforests, how they contribute to the global ecosystem, and the …

Britain, France, Spain, and the Netherlands established colonies in North America. Each country had different motivations for colonization and expectations about the potential benefits.

Oct 30, 2024 · Photograph Railroads Built in the Late 1800s Between 1870 and 1890, the amount of railroad track in the United States tripled, dramatically changing the U.S. Although trains …

May 16, 2025 · While Africans in colonial America held very little social or political power, their contributions supported the Southern colonies and led to their eventual prosperity.