Have you ever used a compass? A map? Or do you usually ask your parents for directions? Imagine being in the middle of the ocean and voyaging to islands that are hundreds of miles away—without … Read more
Can a rainbow really be upside down? Yes! This phenomenon is called a circumzenithal arc. Typical rainbows require two things to happen at the same time: rain and sunlight. Seems strange, right? Sometimes the Sun … Read more
May 16 is National Love a Tree Day. It is important to honor our planet and think about what we can do to protect it. Trees provide shade and a home for birds. They also … Read more
The first Jewish settlers arrived in North America in 1654. They came to escape persecution from the Spanish and Portuguese in Europe. In the centuries that followed, many more Jews would be forced to leave … Read more
Have you watched any baseball this season? If you have, you might have noticed a new team name. The Cleveland Guardians is the new name for the baseball team in Cleveland, Ohio. They used to … Read more
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