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Thanksgiving is on its way. You might be used to cranberries, stuffing, and sweet potatoes on Thanksgiving. In American Samoa, however, people might include breadfruit, bananas, coconuts, papaya as part of their Thanksgiving feast. Over … Read more

King Tutankhamun (King Tut) became the pharaoh of Egypt over 3,000 years ago. He was nine years old. A decade after he came to power, he died. Historians didn’t know much about King Tut until … Read more

In 1956 the government of Dillon, Colorado made an agreement with the Denver Water Board. The Denver Water Board would build a dam that would bring water to Denver. It would also create a lake … Read more

Jackie Robinson once said, “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” How did Jackie Robinson change lives? As the first African American to play Major League Baseball, he … Read more

Take a look at the picture. Can you imagine seeing a fire that large in your community? That’s what happened in Chicago in October of 1871. Chicago was growing fast. Many people lived downtown, and … Read more

Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States. It is located in the Caribbean Sea, about 1,110 miles southeast of Florida. Puerto Rico has a distinct Hispanic culture. Recently, the government of Puerto Rico … Read more

In 1838, the Cherokee marched more than 1,200 miles in severe winter weather. Disease and starvation led to the deaths of more than 5,000 people. Between 1831 and 1838, the United States government forced Native … Read more

When you think of summer, you might think of activities such as bike rides, camping, vacations, and spending time with family and friends. There is another summer activity that might not seem as obvious: reading! … Read more

Empathy is a word you might hear to describe someone who is kind, or who is a good friend to another person. We might say someone is showing empathy when they help someone in need. … Read more

On July 4, Americans celebrate Independence Day. On this date in 1776, the American colonies declared their freedom from Great Britain in the Declaration of Independence. This document, along with the Constitution and the Bill … Read more