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How Did the Great Chicago Fire Start?
Take a look at the picture. Can you imagine seeing a fire that large in your community? That’s what happened in Chicago in October of 1871. Chicago was growing fast. Many people lived downtown, and … Read more
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Refugees in Crisis
Imagine being forced to leave your home, your city, or even your country. Many women, children, and men across the world have to do just that. Either war, mistreatment from a hostile government, or disaster … Read more
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Release the Rodents! How Gophers Helped Mount St. Helens Recover
After Mount St. Helens erupted in 1980, scientists turned to gophers to help restore the devastated ecosystem. Mount St. Helens is a volcano located in southwest Washington state. Its eruption was so explosive that it … Read more