Roar facts for kids
Roar is a word that can mean many different things! It can be a loud sound, the name of a sports team, a movie, a book, or even a person's name. Let's explore some of the most common meanings of "Roar."
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What is a Roar?
A roar is a very loud, deep sound made by certain animals.
- Lions, tigers, and even some ancient animals like mammoths are known for their powerful roars.
- Animals often roar to show their strength, to warn others, or to communicate with their group.
Sports
Brisbane Roar FC
- The Brisbane Roar FC is a professional football (soccer) club from Australia.
- They play in the A-League, which is Australia's top football league.
- The team was first known as Queensland Roar FC before changing its name.
Entertainment
Movies and TV Shows
- Roar is a movie from 1981 that was filmed in Africa. It was produced by Tippi Hedren, who is a famous actress.
- Roar is a fun TV show from CBBC, a British children's channel. This series is all about the animals that live in a zoo.
- There was also a short TV drama called Roar set in Ireland a long time ago, in the 4th century.
Books
- The Roar is a popular novel written by Emma Clayton. It was published in 2008.
Roller Coasters
The "Roar" roller coaster at Six Flags America.
- "Roar" is also the name of two exciting wooden roller coasters.
- One "Roar" roller coaster is located at Six Flags America.
- The other "Roar" roller coaster can be found at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
Names
- "Roar" is a name that comes from Norway. It is a Norwegian version of the name Roger.
- A famous person named Roar is Roar Ljøkelsøy, who is a Norwegian ski jumper. He is known for his amazing skills in ski jumping competitions.
See also
In Spanish: Rugido para niños
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