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January 20 is MLK Day. On this day we honor the extraordinary life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was a tireless civil rights advocate. He spent his life fighting for fair treatment … Read more
January 20 is MLK Day. On this day we honor the extraordinary life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was a tireless civil rights advocate. He spent his life fighting for fair treatment … Read more
Jimmy Carter died peacefully in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, on Sunday, December 29. He was 100 years old. He was the 39th President of the United States (1977–1981). Although he only served one term, … Read more
This month we explore some fun facts about snow. Snow is NOT frozen rain. While it is true that snow is frozen water, it does not form from rain. Sleet is frozen rain. Snow is … Read more
This time of year, Big Sur, California’s Keyhole Arch, attracts visitors from near and far. The visitors come to experience a natural light show as the Sun lines up perfectly in the middle of the … Read more
How much do you know about Australia? Australia is the name of a country and a continent. Australia is the smallest continent but the sixth-largest country in the world by land mass. The country also … Read more
You may not know the name Ella Jenkins, but you have probably heard her music. For almost 70 years, Jenkin wrote and performed music for children. She performed all over the United States and around … Read more
The state of Arizona has seen a surge in Native-owned restaurants. For many years, restaurants that served Native American cuisine were hard to find. But recently, chefs have found success in serving popular Native dishes. … Read more
You might have recently heard that Earth has a second “moon.” Here’s what you need to know. What is it, really? 2024 PT5 is an asteroid, or a small, rocky object that orbits the Sun. … Read more
Think about your traits (characteristics of living things). What color are your eyes and hair? How tall are you? What shape is your nose? You might share some traits with your mom, dad, sisters, or … Read more
Donald Trump will return to the White House in January 2025. On November 5, voters chose Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris. This will be his second term. He previously served as president from 2017 … Read more
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