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Robots Reveal the Secret to Toy Hooping Success
Can you spin a toy hoop? A toy hoop is a plastic ring that you twirl around your waist. Some people can even use their arms or legs. The motion of your body keeps the … Read more
Year: 2025
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The Hubble Space Telescope: 35 Years Old and Still Going Strong!
In April of 2025, the Hubble Space Telescope celebrated its 35th anniversary. A telescope is an instrument that makes distant objects seem larger and closer. Hubble is a special kind of telescope that is in … Read more
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Choosing a New Pope
The death of Pope Francis in April started a chain of events that ended with the election of a new pope on May 8, 2025. Cardinal Robert Prevost, from Chicago, Illinois, was selected as the … Read more
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3 Places That Reveal Portugal’s Rich History
History is everywhere in Portugal! People have lived in the area that is now Portugal for thousands of years. But many historians trace the founding of the country to the 11th or 12th centuries. Let’s … Read more
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James Weldon Johnson: A True Renaissance Man
Have you ever heard of a “Renaissance man”? The term refers to a person who has talents in many different areas. James Weldon Johnson was the definition of a Renaissance man. He was a teacher, … Read more
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Mosquito-Proof Clothing
Mosquito bites aren’t just itchy and annoying. They can cause dangerous diseases. These diseases affect millions of people each year. Experts recommend wearing long clothing to protect yourself from mosquito bites, but some types of … Read more
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Glowing Gases
You might have seen these types of lighted signs hanging outside of businesses or on walls in your town. They are often called neon lights. They are named after one of the gases used to … Read more
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Fazlur Khan: The Father of Tubular Frame Design
Fazlur Khan was an Asian American engineer who designed skyscrapers. His ideas completely changed the way tall buildings are built. Khan was born in 1929 in what is now Bangladesh. He later moved to the … Read more
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Kansas Led the Way on Women’s Suffrage
Did you know that Kansans were trailblazers for women’s rights? The 19th Amendment finally recognized a woman’s right to vote in nationwide elections in 1920. But long before that, women could vote in Kansas! In … Read more
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Remembering the ‘People’s Pope’
Pope Francis died peacefully on April 21, 2025. He was 88 years old and had served as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years. Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in … Read more