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When people do tasks like writing, drawing, brushing their teeth, eating, or throwing, they usually prefer to use one hand or the other. People who are right-handed prefer to use their right hand for these things. Those who are left-handed prefer to use their … Read more
Carnival rides! Delicious food! Contests! What do all these things have in common? You can find them all at a state fair. Towards the end of summer and the beginning of fall, most states hold … Read more
Many students around the United States are getting ready for their first day of school in August or September. Many families have traditions to start the school year. Some families take a first-day-of-school picture each year. Others have a special breakfast before school. … Read more
President Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States. He was also the first African American president. On June 18, 2026, the Obama Presidential Center will open in the Jackson Park neighborhood of Chicago. It is a place people … Read more
Can you imagine being able to see the sun at night? That is what happens in some countries every summer. The sun never sets! Throughout the year, days grow longer or get shorter. This is because Earth is tilted as … Read more
Fans from all over the world will visit the United States to attend World Cup games. Many fans from the United States will also come to support the US Men’s National team. Did you know … 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
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
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