When NASA astronauts went to the Moon during the Apollo missions five decades (a period of ten years) ago, they experienced a series of “firsts.” It was the first time a human walked on the … Read more
When you observe a bee collecting nectar from a flower, you are watching the first step in the formation of honey. That’s right, honey begins with nectar (a sugary liquid produced by flowers)! A bee … Read more
Have you ever heard of the term “freedom of the press”? It is an important part of the United States Constitution. But what does “freedom of the press” mean? How can we make sure the press remains free? The Bill of … Read more
Every year in May, there is a famous sporting event in Louisville, Kentucky. The Kentucky Derby is a horse race that first started in 1875. The race is run over a distance of 1 ¼ miles. The horses usually … Read more
It’s America’s semiquincentennial. That’s pronounced semi-kwin-sen-TEN-ee-uhl. It comes from the Latin words “semi” for half and “quincentennial” for five hundred. So, it means half of 500, or 250. A group called America250 has many plans to celebrate this milestone. Let’s look at a few. Photo Credit: gary718/Shutterstock America’s Time Capsule A time capsule will be buried during 4th of July celebrations here at Independence … Read more
You may have seen some American robin eggs in a nest—light blue, oval-shaped, and about the size of a quarter. A brown hawk owl’s eggs are medium-sized, almost perfectly round, and light brown. Sandpiper eggs … Read more
Every state in the U.S. has experienced a tornado (a powerful, rotating column of air that touches the ground) at least once. Some places, like Tornado Alley get over 500 tornadoes a year! With winds … Read more
On April 22, 2026, people will celebrate Earth Day. Over one billion people throughout the world are expected to participate. That’s five times the number of people that watched the Super Bowl! Photo Credit: Ekaterina Simonova/Shutterstock Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin recognized the … Read more
Have you ever heard the phrase “you can get your kicks on Route 66”? It comes from a song written by Bobby Troupe that has been performed by hundreds of artists. The song celebrates the famous highway Route 66. Route 66 was the first national highway built … Read more
The last Saturday in April is National First Ladies Day. This day honors the contributions of all the U.S. First Ladies. Since 1789, a First Lady has supported and worked with the president. The First Lady is usually the president’s wife. Sometimes another woman, such as a female relative, has taken the role. Let’s take a look at a few of the … Read more
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