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A tornado near McLean TX
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How do tornadoes form?

Every state in the U.S. has experienced a tornado (a powerful, rotating column of air that touches the ground) at least once. Some places, like Tornado Alley get over 500 tornadoes a year! With winds … Read more

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Where On Earth Is Route 66?

Have you ever heard the phrase “you can get your kicks on Route 66”? It comes from a song written by Bobby Troupe that has been performed by hundreds of artists. The song celebrates the famous highway Route 66.   Route 66 was the first national highway built … Read more

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National First Ladies Day

The last Saturday in April is National First Ladies Day. This day honors the contributions of all the U.S. First Ladies. Since 1789, a First Lady has supported and worked with the president. The First Lady is usually the president’s wife. Sometimes another woman, such as a female relative, has taken the role. Let’s take a look at a few of the … Read more

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A bird nest on a tree branch with five blue eggs inside.
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What factors affect egg shape?

You may have seen some American robin eggs in a nest—light blue, oval-shaped, and about the size of a quarter. A brown hawk owl’s eggs are medium-sized, almost perfectly round, and light brown. Sandpiper eggs … Read more

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Earth Day

On April 22, 2026, people will celebrate Earth Day. Over one billion people throughout the world are expected to participate. That’s five times the number of people that watched the Super Bowl!  Photo Credit: Ekaterina Simonova/Shutterstock Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin recognized the … Read more

Woodpecker finch using stick as a tool for foraging.
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How might a cow use a broom?

If you were going to make a birdhouse out of wood, would you use tools (something that helps do a task)? Probably. For example, you might use a saw to cut the wood into pieces, … Read more