Did you know that ice pops were invented by an 11-year-old boy? In 1905, 11-year-old Frank Epperson accidentally left a soda mixture out in the cold all night. It froze, and in the morning he … Read more
When cicadas emerge, they molt, or shed their nymph exoskeleton. This spring and summer, some parts of the United States will be overwhelmed with cicadas as two different broods emerge at the same time. A … Read more
This week, history was made in Mexico. On Sunday, June 2, the people of Mexico voted for president. They elected Claudia Sheinbaum. She won by a very large amount. She will be the first female … Read more
This summer, the Olympic Games will take place in Paris, France. Paris is a bustling city in northern Europe with a population of over 2 million people. While the Paris Olympics will host over 300 … Read more
Notre-Dame Cathedral is one of the most beloved buildings in Paris. The 850-year-old cathedral is located in the heart of the city. It sits on an island in the Seine River. In 2019, Parisians watched … Read more
This July, the Olympic Games take place in Paris, France. However, an important part of the Olympics is already underway. The fire for the Olympic torch has already been lit. Now, it makes its long … Read more
You might have seen people with wooden peg legs or metal hook-shaped hands in movies. These are early examples of prosthetics that could have been used by anyone who had lost a hand or leg. … Read more
Recent evidence collected by the Perseverance rover confirmed the presence of an ancient lake on Mars. This news is building excitement among scientists. The Perseverance rover [vehicle that lands on other planets or the Moon … Read more
Click through the images below to learn more about school desegregation. Photo Credit: [top]Smith Collection/Gado/Archive Photos/Getty Images, [bottom] Everett Collection Historical/Alamy Stock Photo
This month marks the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka court decision. Topeka, Kansas, has a national park that commemorates this landmark decision. It’s called Brown v. Board of Education … Read more
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