World Turtle Day reminds people to protect tortoises and turtles. Founded by American Tortoise Rescue, the day serves to educate people as to the vulnerability of turtles. Children can visit a website at: Tortoise. Children can learn about the six species of sea turtles protected by the Endangered Species Act at: Sea Turtles.
South Carolina became the eighth state of the United States by ratifying the Constitution in 1788. It was named in honor of King Charles II. “Carolus” is Latin for Charles. Columbia is the state capital. South Carolina ranks 23rd in population and 40th in area. Its nickname is the Palmetto State, and its leading sources of income are tobacco, rice, and textiles. Children could visit an internet site at: South Carolina. They could also find out what a palmetto is.
Benjamin Franklin introduced bifocals in 1785. Children can learn about some of his other inventions at: Ben Franklin.
Junko Tabei became the first woman to climb Mount Everest in 1975. She also became the first woman to climb the Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. She wrote seven books and created drives to clean up the litter, including oxygen tanks and food containers, caused by climbers on Mount Everest.