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Bats are Important to the Environment

Humans need bats. Bats are often misunderstood animals. They are spooky symbols associated with Halloween, but bats are also intelligent creatures with unique skills and helpful habits. There are over 1,400 species of bats, which … Read more

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Human Rights and the World Cup

This winter, millions of people will enjoy the World Cup. Hosted in Qatar, this will be the first World Cup in the Middle East. However, many groups are raising concerns about human rights abuses in … Read more

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Who Should Appear on US Currency?

You’ve probably noticed that most US money today has images of White men on it. Usually, they are former presidents. Sometimes they are people who signed the United States Constitution. This tradition started in the … Read more

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What Are Midterm Elections?

Have you seen signs for elections in people’s yards? Maybe you have seen or heard commercials for candidates. Midterm elections take place on Tuesday, November 8. What exactly are midterm elections? Midterm elections are elections … Read more

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The Magnificent Northern Lights!

One of the most beautiful phenomena in nature is the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. Aurora comes from the name of the Roman god of the dawn. Borealis comes from the Greek … Read more

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Dinosaur Tracks Seen in Texas!

Millions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed the Earth. They lived in areas that humans now call home. Paleontologists are scientists who study fossils and other traces of prehistoric life. Some types of fossils are bones, … Read more

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Give Kids the World Village

Many people think about vacations they think of Central Florida. Some people might have trouble travelling though. Give Kids the World Village gives children with life threatening illnesses and their families a place to have … Read more

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Native Truths at the Field Museum

In 2019, a photographer for the Field Museum of Chicago, Illinois, took a photograph at the Meskwaki Annual Powwow. This is a large gathering and celebration of the Meskwaki Nation. The Meskwaki Nation is a … Read more

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Millions of People Threatened by Hurricanes

On September 28, Hurricane Ian struck Florida, causing catastrophic damage [massive physical damage] to many Florida communities. The storm had already passed through Cuba, leaving a path of destruction there. It gained strength as it crossed … Read more