“In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. . .” This is the start of an old poem that commemorates Christopher Columbus’s first voyage to North America. In those days, people said that Columbus discovered America. … Read more
Scientists measure how powerful hurricanes are by the speed of their winds. They place hurricanes into five categories depending on wind speed. For example, a Category 4 hurricane has winds of 130-156 miles per hour. … Read more
On Tuesday, November 6, voters will go to the polls to vote for members of the House of Representatives and the Senate. All 435 members of the House and 35 of the 100 members of … Read more
Child Health Day is celebrated in the United States on the first Monday in October. You won’t get a day off from school, but it’s an important day to remember. On Child Health Day, we … Read more
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