Books
This book, first published here in the United States in 2004, is in a series of 12 books about a boy who trains a mythical creature. It was written by Cressida Cowell. An animated movie adapted from the books was made in 2010 and a sequel in 2014. A live action remake came to theaters in 2025.
How to Train Your Dragon
This president was first an actor in Hollywood. He was first elected President of the United States in 1980 and won his reelection in 1984. He is known for helping to get the Berlin Wall torn down in Germany. His wife started the “Just Say No” campaign against illegal drug use. Name this two-term president.
Ronald Reagan
Name this Disney movie that takes place in a fictional village in the mountains of Columbia. It is about a family that lives in a magical house with a magical candle that has blessed each family member except the main character in the movie.
Encanto
These stones are what remains of a monument from the Neolithic to the Bronze age between 3,500 to 5,000 years ago.This stone circle is located 85 miles southwest of London, England.
Stonehenge
Located in four states, California, Nevada, Utah and Arizona, this is known as the hottest desert in North America. It covers over 43,750 square miles.
Mojave Desert
This is a strong ocean current that brings warm water from the Gulf of America into the Atlantic Ocean. This area has a very diverse shark population that is drawn to the area due to the warm water and abundant supply of food. Benjamin Franklin gave it its name.
The Gulf Stream
This weather event occurred on September 24, 2024. It caused some of the worst flooding Western North Carolina had ever experienced. Locally, here in Wilkes County, it caused flooding, downed trees and widespread power outages lasting for weeks.
Hurricane Helene
This World War II battleship was the only battleship to be torpedoed at sea. It is now moored in Wilmington, NC and has been a museum since 1962. What is the name of this ship?
USS North Carolina
This book was written by Peter Brown and was published in 2018. It was adapted into a movie in 2024. The book explores how nature and technology can coexist and what it means to be alive through the tale of a robot and a gosling on a wild island.
The Wild Robot
This president was the youngest person ever elected President. As a child and into his adulthood, he was chronically sick. He was assassinated in Dallas, Texas in 1961. His brother Bobby was also assassinated in 1968. His nephew now serves our country as the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
John F. Kennedy
This Disney character made his debut on November 18, 1928, in a cartoon called Steamboat Willie. He was originally named Mortimer by Walt Disney, but his wife did not like it, so it was changed to the name we know him as today. Who is this well-loved Disney character that has his own club?
Mickey Mouse
Stretching 277 miles, this mile-deep US landmark located in Arizona was carved out by the Colorado River over millions of years. Daredevil Evel Knievel attempted to jump across this canyon.
The Grand Canyon
This structure was built as a tomb for the great Pharaoh of Egypt, Khufu. It was built in 2600 BC. It is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Its shape is often studied in math as a 3D shape.
The Great Pyramid of Giza
This fortification was built beginning in the 7th Century BC in China. Today it spans 13,170 miles long. It was built for defence, border control and the regulation of trade. It is one of the 7 Wonders of the World and can be seen from space.
The Great Wall of China
The Ring of Fire is located around the edge of this ocean. It is a string of volcanoes and sites of seismic activity or earthquakes. Although the Hawaiian Islands can also be found in this ocean, they are not part of the Ring of Fire.
Pacific Ocean
This part of the National Park System began being built during the Great Depression as part of the New Deal to create labor for people who could not find work. It is 469 miles long. It is designed to blend seamlessly into the landscape. It was finished in 1987 with the construction of the Linn Cove Viaduct. It connects the Shenandoah National Park and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and runs along the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Blue Ridge Parkway
This author is known for a wide variety of book titles including the, “The Miraculous Journey of Howard Tulane,” “The Tale of Despereaux,” “ The Mercy Watson Series.” and her most popular book that was adapted into a movie about a Preacher’s Daughter and a summer filled with many life lessons learned with a dog she found at a grocery store. Name the author or her most famous book.
Kate Dicamillo, Because of Winn Dixie
Name one of the two presidents that was father and son. They were both from Texas. The father was president during the Desert Storm War, and the son was president when the attacks of September 11, 2001, occurred. Their last name is the same as a type of plant life.
George H. Bush or George W. Bush
This animated Disney movie takes place on an African Savannah. It is about a son who has been misled to think that he was the cause of his father’s death. On his journey of exile from his family, he meets two friends who help him cope with life in a very comical way. Some of the songs featured in this film are: Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Circle of Life, I Just Can’t Wait to be King and Hakuna Matata. What is the name of this Disney animated movie?
The Lion King
This 81-storey tower was built as the centrepiece of the 1889 World’s Fair. It is nicknamed the “Iron Lady.” It is located in Paris, France.
The Eiffel Tower
This river runs through eleven different countries: Congo, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan and Egypt. It is one of the longest rivers in the world. It has been the lifeblood for Egypt since the Stone Age.
The Nile River
This beautiful structure was completed in 1372. It is a freestanding bell tower beside the Pisa Cathedral in Pisa, Italy. It began to lean during construction due to the soft ground it was built.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
Name the state capital that is home to the Riverbanks Zoo. It is located in the Palmetto state. It was the first city to be named after Christopher Columbus.
Columbia South Carolina
This National Park can be found on the border of the United States and Canada. Within the park is a scenic attraction that can produce over 4 million kilowatts of energy, which is shared by the United States and Canada. You can observe this wonder more closely by travelling on the Maid of Mist boat. There are three distinct falls to observe-Horseshoe Falls, American and Bridal Veil Falls.
Niagara Falls National Park
This is a 22 book series that are all about real life disasters survived by fictional characters. Some of the disasters include; the Joplin tornado, the eruption of St. Helens, the Galveston Hurricane and the sinking of the Titanic. The author of this series of books is Lauren Tarshish. What is the name of the series?
The “I Survived” series
As the seventh president of the United States, this president caused much hardship for Native Americans by signing the Indian Removal Act of 183,0, which required the relocation of Native Americans, even tribes here in North Carolina. He was born in the Appalachian region of the North Carolina and South Carolina border. You can find his face on a 20-dollar bill.
Andrew Jackson
Originally this series of movies were written and made by George Lucas. He sold the rights to the movies to Disney for $4.05 million dollars. These movies were about a “Galaxy far, far away” with strange characters such as Wicketts, Jabba the Hut, and robots that looked like trash cans. There were also many different spaceships such as the Millennium Falcon, X Wing Fighters and the Death Star. The leading female character’s hairstyle made her look like she had cinnamon buns on each side of her head. What is the name of this series of movies?
Star Wars
This river runs through the US states of North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Despite its name, it is one of the five oldest rivers in the world. One of its most popular recreational activities is floating in this river during the summer.
The New River
It is 29,032 feet tall. It is located in the Himalayan Mountains between Nepal and Tibet, an outer region of China. It is considered the tallest point on Earth.
Mt. Everest
This is a copper-clad sculpture given to the United States from France. It is seen as a symbol that welcomed immigrants arriving by sea and as a symbol of freedom. It can be found in New York Harbor.
The Statue of Liberty
This national park is found in the Golden State. Here you can find the largest trees in the world. Sometimes tunnels are made through the trees because they are so large. The tree is believed to be named in honor of a Cherokee Indian. Name the Park or the Tree in which the park was named.
Sequoia National Park
This man-made lake is located in the Yadkin River Valley. Construction began on the project in September 1960. The dam that creates the lake was built for flood control and water supply. Many local people enjoy this lake for water play such as swimming, boating, jet skiing and fishing.
W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir
This book is a classic to read at Christmas. It was written by Barbara Robinson. The main characters are a family of unruly siblings that take over a church’s Christmas play. What is the name of this book?
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The third president of the United States is considered one of the founding fathers of our country. He wrote the Declaration of Independence. His home, Monticello, can be found in Charlottesville, Virginia. His face is on the 2-dollar bill.
Thomas Jefferson
Most people in North Carolina visit Disney World in Florida, but Walt Disney created another theme park in the United States. It is located on the other side of the continent and has a slightly different name. What is the name of the other Disney theme park, and what state is it located in?
Disneyland, California
At 6,684 feet tall, this mountain is the highest point of the Appalachian Mountains and east of the Mississippi River. It is located in Yancey County, North Carolina.
Mount Mitchell
This North Carolina destination is estimated to be over 300 million years old. It is named after the shape that the rocks and hills form when looking at it from below. A mile high swinging bridge was built in 1952 over an 80 foot gorge on the mountain.
Grandfather Mountain
This amusement park can be found at the state line of North Carolina and another bordering state. It is home to the roller coasters, Fury 325, Carolina Goldrusher, The Hurler and Carolina Cyclone. At Halloween, an “S” is added to the front of the park’s nam,e inviting visitors to become frightened during their visit.
Carowinds
This landmark is found in the State of Massachusetts. It is a boulder believed to be the
Spot where some of the first settlers landed in America in 1620.
Plymouth Rock
This theme park can be found in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, which runs along the border of North Carolina and Tennessee. The park was once called Silver Dollar City, but a very well-known country music singer born and raised in the town bought it in 1986 and named it after herself.
Dollywood