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Robots Reveal the Secret to Toy Hooping Success
Can you spin a toy hoop? A toy hoop is a plastic ring that you twirl around your waist. Some people can even use their arms or legs. The motion of your body keeps the … Read more
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3 Places That Reveal Portugal’s Rich History
History is everywhere in Portugal! People have lived in the area that is now Portugal for thousands of years. But many historians trace the founding of the country to the 11th or 12th centuries. Let’s … Read more
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James Weldon Johnson: A True Renaissance Man
Have you ever heard of a “Renaissance man”? The term refers to a person who has talents in many different areas. James Weldon Johnson was the definition of a Renaissance man. He was a teacher, … Read more
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Glowing Gases
You might have seen these types of lighted signs hanging outside of businesses or on walls in your town. They are often called neon lights. They are named after one of the gases used to … Read more
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Fazlur Khan: The Father of Tubular Frame Design
Fazlur Khan was an Asian American engineer who designed skyscrapers. His ideas completely changed the way tall buildings are built. Khan was born in 1929 in what is now Bangladesh. He later moved to the … Read more
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Kansas Led the Way on Women’s Suffrage
Did you know that Kansans were trailblazers for women’s rights? The 19th Amendment finally recognized a woman’s right to vote in nationwide elections in 1920. But long before that, women could vote in Kansas! In … Read more
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Nature’s Kaleidoscope: The Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree
Are you wondering what happened to these trees? No—they haven’t been painted. This is the rainbow eucalyptus tree, or Mindanao gum (Eucalyptus deglupta). Its bark has natural stripes of brilliant colors. The rainbow eucalyptus is … Read more
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Anna May Wong: The First Chinese American Movie Star
Did you know that Anna May Wong was the first Chinese American film star? She lived from 1905 to 1961. Her given name was Wong Liu Tsong, but she used the name Anna May Wong … Read more
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Is All of That Screen Time Hurting Your Eyes?
Have you ever noticed that your eyes hurt or get tired after looking at screens for a long time? Some eyeglasses claim to protect our eyes from damaging light coming from these screens. Are these … Read more
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Galveston’s Mardi Gras Is the Biggest Party of the Year!
March is a big month for festivals in Texas, with over 100 celebrations happening across the state. These events take place in big cities and small towns. They celebrate many things, like local history, music, … Read more