About our Quizzes: Notes for Teachers and Parents
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This is the fourteenth quiz in a series of quizzes about mammals. Each quiz focuses on animals starting with the same letter. This time it is the letter "P". Here are ten "P"remier mammals on our planet. 
Many of us are familiar with the names of Middle Eastern foods such as kebab, hummus or baba ghanoush. However, a number of everyday English words for food and drink items also come from Arabic or other languages of the Middle East. 
Deep focus, not out of focus. A stereogram, or "magic eye" image is one in which a 3 dimensional image can be hidden in a 2 dimensional image. Not everyone can see these, but with a little experimentation maybe you can? 
The world is a magical place. Take a trip and make your way from country to country, city to city, and site to site identifying where you are along the way. Good luck! 
Join me in a pictorial tour of alphabetical countries! This installment covers those starting with A through J. |
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Some of them anyhow. We have a lot. Note: This quiz is not designed to scare away tourists, but to warn them. Be afraid, be verrrrry afraid. 
Welcome to part two of the alphabetic picture series! This installment covers K-R countries. |
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Tallest, broadest, oldest. Trees are record-breakers of the natural world. This quiz will explore some of the species that appear in the prestigious roster of superlative trees. 
All the questions in this quiz are based on some of the extremes of African geography, with the occasional twist to add interest. Enjoy the journey! |
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I've been breaking new ground in my garden, planting a variety of plants for show or to eat. Can you identify what is in my garden? |
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Just like animal and plant species, many beautiful sites of great cultural and natural importance are in danger of disappearing forever. Here are a few of the sites that appear (or have appeared) on the UNESCO List of World Heritage in Danger. |
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Code blue is a term used in hospitals when a person's vital signs are falling to critical levels. All of the following conditions can lead to such a situation. How much do you know about them? 
It may only be number eleven in the periodic table, but sodium's versatility deserves a much higher ranking in terms of popularity. Certainly top ten! |
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Off again, are you? Hop onboard the plane and take a globetrotting trip to ten unique destinations, all of which you'll need to know a bit about in this quiz. Good luck! 
This quiz will take you on a trip through some of the world's many volcanic islands, where fire and water meet. 
Come with me on my recent tour of Yellowstone Park! We will see amazing sites from one of the most interesting geographic areas of the world and learn a bit as we go. |
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This quiz will take you on a photo journey through some of the great cities of Mexico, the United States and Canada. 
You are a wandering birdwatcher chancing upon some birds that are remarkably colored or have otherwise distinctive characteristics. Let's see if you can identify the birds you've "captured" primarily by the photos you've taken. |
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First published in England in 1847 (and in America in 1848), "Jane Eyre" was originally released with the title "Jane Eyre: An Autobiography". 
From natural wonders to man-made creations, all these sights display varying shades of red. Can you guess where these are from the clues and pictures? 
The Mediterranean basin is often associated with the Abrahamic religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This quiz, however, is dedicated to some of the unique religions that flourished in the area in the centuries before the advent of those three. 
Can you identify these animals by only seeing their paws? I *may* add another clue or two. Enjoy! 
Bats are one of the most mysterious animals on the planet. Often feared by humans, they are actually a vital part of our planet's ecosystem. Here are a few questions about the world's only flying mammals. 
My dog, Susie, loves going for a walk along the bridleway or round our local wildlife park. There are lots of things to see, as well as some dos and don'ts of dog walking to remember. |
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How much do you know about these animals that have stripes? 
A whirlwind tour visiting tourist attractions across the world all of which have one thing in common - the colour white. 
