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
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
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
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
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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