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Imagine a place where towering peaks are considered sacred by many people. Welcome to Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in southern Nevada! This special place, whose name means “Spirit Mountain” in the Mojave language, is … Read more
Less than 75 years ago, many places in our country still had laws that were deeply unfair to Black people. Segregation laws kept Black people and White people separate. One of these laws required Black … Read more
Imagine walking on a giant river made of ice that is thousands of years old. That’s the Athabasca Glacier in Canada. It is one of the coolest (literally!) places you can visit in the Canadian … 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
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
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
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
On October 13, 1792, George Washington laid down a very important piece of brick. It was the first piece of brick in what would eventually be called the White House. Back then it was called … Read more
Before Jack Robinson, Black professional baseball players were not allowed to play on Major League Baseball teams. Instead, they played on teams in the Negro baseball leagues. Many talented baseball players were denied the opportunity … Read more
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