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On January 3, 2026, many places in the northern hemisphere were cold and covered in snow. Would it surprise you to know that on that day, Earth was closest to the Sun in its orbit … Read more
On January 19, 2026, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Dr. King spent his life fighting for fair treatment and equal rights for African Americans. He used many tools in his mission for civil rights including … Read more
Australia is located between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. When it is winter in the United States, it can be summer in other countries! One of these countries is Australia. Australia is the sixth largest country … Read more
In 2023, a conservation group (group that helps protect land, water, or other resources) in British Columbia, Canada had a mystery to solve. They put crab traps (something used to catch animals) in the water. … Read more
You may have heard the old phrase “money doesn’t grow on trees.” Have you ever thought about where money actually comes from? A government agency called the US Mint is responsible for making all the nation’s coins. The US Mint makes, or … Read more
Jane Goodall was a scientist who studied chimpanzees. She spent almost 30 years watching chimpanzees in the wild in Africa. She was known for waiting for groups of chimpanzees to get used to her presence. … Read more
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