St Patrick's Day
What day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
March 17th
How many teams participate in March Madness
68
when is the spring equinox?
What is Dr. Seuss' real name?
Theodor Seuss Geisel
When did Johannes Gutenberg invent the printing press, which prints words onto paper?
1440
The color most associated with St. Patrick's Day
Green
What is March Madness?
a term used to describe the annual men's and women's NCAA Division I basketball tournament.
What flower is often associated with spring, and comes in colors like red, yellow, and pink?
Tulips
When was Dr. Seuss born?
March 2, 1904
About how many published books are there today
130 million
What is a symbol of good luck that is often seen on St. Patrick's Day?
4 leaf clover or shamrock
How many rounds can a team play in?
Up to 7
What plant is native to Asia and is famous for its blooms in places like Washington D.C. and Japan?
Cherry Blossom Trees
What was Dr. Seuss' first book?
And to Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street
What is the most sold book?
The Bible
What is the name for the mythical fairies that might pinch you if you are not wearing green on St. Patrick's Day?
Leprechauns
When was the first NCAA Women's championship?
1982
What is a baby rabbit called?
a bunny or a kit
What is the name of the company Dr. Seuss started in the late 1950s that made books for children?
Beginner Books
Name 2 ways you can read books
paper books, ebooks, audiobooks, etc.
This river is dyed green every year in celebration of St. Patrick's Day
Chicago River in Illinois
When making a tournament bracket, teams are organized into four regions, with teams ranked from___ to ____
1-16
What do some animals wake up from in springtime?
Hibernation
Name 5 Dr. Seuss Books
And to think I saw it on Mulberry Street (1937), Horton Hears a Who (1954), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957), The Cat in the Hat (1957), Green Eggs and Ham (1960), The Lorax (1971), and Oh, the Places You’ll Go! (1990).
If you read 20 minutes a day, who many words will you read in a year?
1.8 milion