The SPAD S.XIII was a World War I French single-seat biplane fighter aircraft that proved to be one of the most capable fighters of the war, as well as one of the most-produced, with 8,472 built. Many celebrated WWI pilots flew the SPAD XIII including America's highest scoring ace, Captain Eddie Rickenbacker.
The Mark IV was a British tank produced during the First World War. Deployed in 1917, the Mark IV featured two primary barrels, as well as 3-5 machine guns. The Mark IV made history on the Western Front, where it engaged its German counterpart in the first tank-to-tank battle.
The Keel-billed Toucan is found in tropical jungles from southern Mexico to Ecuador and is the national bird of Belize. They are very social birds and rarely seen alone. They fly in small flocks of approximately six to twelve individuals through lowlands and rainforests.
The stegosaurus was an armored dinosaur that lived about 150 million years ago. It had a heavily rounded back, short forelimbs, its head held low to the ground, and a stiffened tail held high in the air. The double plates along its back were most likely used for defense and may also have regulated its temperature. Stegosaurus weighed about 6,800 pounds and stood 9 feet tall.
The Sopwith Camel is a British World War I single-seat biplane fighter aircraft introduced on the Western Front in 1917. Unmatched in its maneuverability, it achieved more aerial victories than any other allied aircraft during the war. Also, the legendary WWI ace, Snoopy, flew this plane in his many dog fights against The Red Baron.
The Sultana was a commercial side-wheel, Mississippi steamboat that sank in 1865 killing 1,169 passengers and crew. Many of those who died were union soldiers who had just been released from a confederate prison camp. This tragedy remains the worst maritime disaster in United States history.
The Cyber Wolf is a stunning metal model that intricately replicates a futuristic robotic wolf, seamlessly blending the raw power of a wolf with cutting-edge cybernetic aesthetics. Its meticulously crafted design captures the essence of both nature and technology.
The Kawasaki KX450 is a liquid-cooled, DOHC off-road racing bike. Featuring a 449cc engine, the KX450 is the flagship of the Kawasaki motocross and cross-country line, which has won more championships in its class than any other manufacturer.
The Brachiosaurus is a dinosaur that lived in North America during the late Jurassic Period and is famous for its extremely long neck and massive body. This dinosaur measured up to 72 feet long, with a weight of over 50 tons and consumed as much as 880 pounds of plants per day.
The Brooklyn Bridge is located in New York City and is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. Completed in 1883, it connects the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn by spanning the East River.
The Bald Eagle is a North American bird, known for its white head and tail feathers. Subsisting on a diet of mainly fish, this raptor will swoop down and capture prey with its large talons. As a symbol of the United States of America, the Bald Eagle appears on the nation’s Great Seal.
The Space Needle, built for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, officially opened April 21, 1962. The fair attracted over 2.3 million visitors, with nearly 20,000 people a day using the elevators to reach the tower’s 520’ observation deck, offering views of downtown Seattle, Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, and the Cascades and Olympic mountain ranges. Standing at 605 feet high, it remains a major landmark of Seattle and of the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.
The Lockheed Martin F-22® Raptor® is a single-seat twin-engine fifth-generation super-maneuverable fighter aircraft that uses stealth, speed, agility, precision and situational awareness, combined with air-to-air and air-to-ground combat capabilities, makes it the best overall fighter in the world today.
The F-86 Sabre is a United States transonic jet fighter, first deployed during the Korean War. As the first US swept-wing fighter, the F-86 Sabre was engineered to counter the Soviet MiG-15. Produced by North American Aviation, the F-86 was considered one of the most important combat aircraft during the early 1950s.
Giraffes are the tallest living animals in the world. These herbivores inhabit sub-Saharan Africa, using their markedly long necks to obtain leaves, flowers and fruits that other animals cannot reach. The main predators of giraffes include lions, leopards, hyenas and crocodiles.