The Wonderful World of Watermelons

Welcome to the wonderful world of watermelons! These big, green-striped fruits are not only yummy to eat on a hot summer day, but they’re also super interesting!

A Fruit or a Vegetable?

Guess what? Even though everyone calls it a fruit, a watermelon is actually both a fruit and a vegetable! It’s related to cucumbers, pumpkins, and squash. How cool is that?

How Big Can They Grow?

Watermelons can get really huge. Some are as heavy as 20 kilograms (44 pounds) or more. That’s as much as a big bulldog!

Watermelon’s Sweet Secret

These sweet treats are made of 92% water. That’s right, when you’re munching on a watermelon, you’re mostly having water! That’s why it’s so refreshing when the sun is sizzling.

Colors and Types

Not all watermelons are red inside. Some are yellow, or even orange! There are more than 1,200 different types of watermelons. Can you imagine tasting them all?

Traveling Seeds

Long ago, watermelons started off in Africa. Now, they grow in countries all over the world. They are like little explorers that have traveled everywhere!

Join the Journey

Would you like to become a part of this journey? You can! Just grab your crayons and download the watermelon coloring page. Create your very own striped summer fruit masterpiece!