In the Know

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

This summer, between June 7 and July 7, the United States Women’s World Cup Team will compete to be the best on the soccer field at the Women’s World Cup. Off the soccer field, the … Read more

You may know the difference between facts and opinions in the news, but have you ever heard of bias? A bias is a strong prejudice in favor or against something. Some biases, such as a … Read more

The American flag is one of the most recognized symbols in the world. Americans are so proud of their flag, there is even a holiday just for it! Flag Day is on June 14th and … Read more

Whenever you see images of a disaster or war, you’ve probably seen another image too — a red cross. The image of a red cross means that people are there to help. The American Red … Read more