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Even light cannot leave the force of a black hole! Learners use a model to explore the gravitational force of a black hole. An elastic bandage and heavy ball serve to create the hole, while marbles become the victims of its strong force.

The brown recluse spider is one of six poisonous kinds of spiders in the United States. Read this article for kids to learn more about this venomous spider.

A tarantula is a black, hairy spider that is about two to three inches long. Learn all about spiders and tarantulas in this article for kids.

If you get bit by a chigger, the bite will be very itchy! Learn more about these tiny mites in this article for kids.

A bedbug is a small, flat, reddish-brown bug that can be found in homes all over the world. Learn more about bedbugs.

A tick attaches itself to the skin of a person or animal and sucks blood. Learn more about ticks in this article for kids.

Bee, or honeybee, is the word many people use to describe any flying insect that has wings and a stinger. Take a look at this article to learn more about bees.

Learn what to do if you get stung by a fire ant in this article for kids.

Scorpions are about three inches long with eight legs and a small pair of claws that look like crabs' claws. Read all about them in this article.

There are thousands of different kinds of mosquitoes in many different sizes and colors. Learn all about mosquitoes and how they bite you in this article.