Scooter facts for kids

A scooter is a word that can mean many different things! It often refers to a type of vehicle that helps people get around. But it can also be a nickname, a fictional character, or even a type of animal.

Vehicles That Move You Around

Scooters are often used for transport. They come in many shapes and sizes, from simple ones you push with your foot to powerful ones with motors.

Ground Vehicles

These are scooters that stay on land.

Human-Powered Scooters

• A kick scooter is a popular type of scooter. You stand on a platform and push off the ground with one foot to make it move. It's a fun way to get around parks or sidewalks.
• An eccentric-hub scooter is a special kind of scooter. You make it go by bouncing up and down while standing on it.
• A knee scooter is a helpful device. It's used instead of crutches if someone has a leg injury. You rest your knee on a pad and push with your good foot.

Motorized Land Vehicles

These scooters have engines or motors to help them move.

• A scooter (motorcycle) is a type of motorcycle. It has a special design that lets you step through the frame. You sit down and put your feet on a flat platform.
• A mobility scooter is like a motorized wheelchair. It helps people who have trouble walking long distances. They are often used by older adults or people with disabilities.
• A motorized scooter looks a lot like a kick scooter. But it has an electric motor, so you don't have to push with your foot. You stand up and ride it.
• A self-balancing scooter is a compact vehicle with two wheels. It uses electric motors and sensors to balance itself. You stand on it and lean to steer.

Air Vehicles

Some aircraft are also called scooters.

• The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is a type of ground-attack aircraft. It was sometimes nicknamed "Scooter."
• The Sopwith Scooter was an early type of airplane. It was a small, unarmed plane used for training.

Water Vehicles

Scooters can also be found in water!

• A diving scooter is a piece of equipment used by divers. It helps them move faster underwater. This lets them explore more of the ocean.
• A water scooter is a fun recreational vehicle. It's often called a personal watercraft or jet ski. You ride it on top of the water.

Scooters in Stories and Entertainment

The name "Scooter" is also used for many characters in books, TV shows, and movies.

Fictional Characters Named Scooter

• Scooter (Muppet) is a well-known character. He is the backstage stage manager for the Muppets. He helps everyone get ready for the show.
• Scooter (SpongeBob SquarePants) is a purple fish. He loves to surf and hang out at Goo Lagoon.
• Scooter (Borderlands) is a mechanic in a video game. He helps players with vehicles.
• Scooter (Gobots) is a robot character. He can transform into a motor scooter. He is also known as an inventor.
• Scooter (How I Met Your Mother character) was a high-school boyfriend of Lily Aldrin.
• Scooter Carrot is a Scottish carrot character from the animated series VeggieTales.

Music Groups Called Scooter

• Scooter (band) is a famous German dance and trance music group. They are known for their energetic songs.
• Scooter (Belgian band) was a pop music group from Belgium.

Scooters in Science

The word "scooter" can also refer to some animals or even a storm!

• Scooter (bird) refers to a group of sea ducks. They are called scoters and are known for being stocky birds that live on the ocean.
• Water striders are insects that can walk on water. They are sometimes called "water scooters" because of how they glide across the surface.
• The Scooter (Neptune) was a storm on the planet Neptune. It was a fast-moving cloud system.

Other Uses of Scooter

• A scooter (skirt) is a type of clothing. It looks like a skirt from the front but is actually a pair of shorts.
• A Scooter pie is a sweet treat. It has two graham cracker cookies with marshmallow in the middle, all covered in chocolate.

See also

• List of motor scooter manufacturers and brands
• Scooter Girl (disambiguation)
• Scooterboy
• Scootering (disambiguation)