March is the beginning of tornado season in the southeastern United States. But tornadoes (a powerful, rotating column of air that touches the ground) also happen in many other states throughout the summer and fall. … Read more
If you were going to make a birdhouse out of wood, would you use tools (something that helps do a task)? Probably. For example, you might use a saw to cut the wood into pieces, … Read more
In 2026, there are 14 female governors in the United States. That is the most women serving as governor at the same time. Wyoming was the first state to elect a female governor. Do you know her name? In 1924, Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming was the first woman to be elected as … Read more
Every March, two giant college basketball tournaments called March Madness begin. Have you heard of March Madness? It’s the nickname given to two giant basketball tournaments. They crown the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Champions for the year. The tournament started … Read more
At the time of World War II, the U.S. Army was separated by race. African Americans and white Americans did not serve together. In 1941, a new training program was started only for African Americans. This training program produced pilots that became known for their bravery … Read more
Reverend Jesse Jackson died on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was an important African American leader. Let’s take a look at his life and the influence he has had on our country. Jesse Jackson was born in Greenville, … Read more
It’s February 2nd, and people are celebrating Groundhog Day! Famous groundhogs, such as Punxsutawney Phil and Buckeye Chuck, are woken up from their winter sleep. Will they see their shadows? Will spring come early, or … Read more
Treatment for disorders caused by genes, medicine that works better, and crops that can survive a drought. What do these have in common? To answer the question, let’s go back in time a little bit. … Read more
Have you ever been ice skating? When you ice skate, you move across ice with special boots on your feet. The boots have a metal blade to help you glide smoothly across the ice! Figure skating is a sport where people perform amazing jumps … Read more
The 2026 Winter Olympic Games will be held between February 6 and February 22. Two cities in Italy will host the event. They are Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, also known as Cortina. Let’s learn more about these two Olympic hosts. Photo … Read more
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