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
This November, people will go to the polls to vote. They will vote on many issues. They will vote for representatives in government. They will also vote for the leader of the executive branch of … Read more
Hurricanes are large, destructive storms that form in warm ocean waters. When they travel to land, they can be damaging to any community in their path. Hurricane season lasts from June to November in the … Read more
More than a thousand years ago, an ancient civilization controlled large parts of Central America. They built sprawling cities and palaces. They constructed pyramids that towered over rainforest canopies. They were among the most advanced … Read more
If you live in the Midwest, you might have recently heard the term “corn sweat.” Some meteorologists used this term to explain why late summer humidity levels were so high and why it felt so … Read more
Scientists recently found three new moons orbiting planets in our solar system. A moon is a natural object that orbits a planet. Two of the moons orbit Neptune, and one orbits Uranus. Uranus and Neptune … Read more
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