The Winter Olympics start February 4 in Beijing, China. With the Covid pandemic still making many people sick, China is being very careful to keep the Olympics safe. Officials in China are trying hard to … Read more
When there is a lot of rain in a short time, puddles form on pavements and roads. Riding your bike through deep water on a street can be fun! Sometimes, though, there is too much … Read more
Imagine that you are an archaeologist scuba diving for fun. Something on the bottom catches your eye. It’s a canoe sitting on the bottom of a lake! That’s what happened to Tamara Thomsen, an archaeologist … Read more
In the early 1960s, Birmingham, Alabama was a very segregated city. African Americans and White people were kept separated, with separate schools, restaurants, and water fountains. They lived in different parts of town. There were … Read more
Robots may seem like something that only appears in books and movies. In fact, scientists and engineers have been building and testing robots for many years. The history of robots has many examples from vacuum … Read more
December 10 is Jane Addams Day, a day to honor all that Jane Addams did during her life to help other people. It is also a day to honor others who carried on her work. … Read more
Some people celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities in December. This day focuses on the rights and well-being of people with disabilities. Many communities are making spaces where all children can play together. These … Read more
Many people in the United States will celebrate Thanksgiving in November. But the United States is not the only country with a holiday on which people give thanks. These women are celebrating Irreecha, a thanksgiving … Read more
National Adoption Day is November 20. On this day, many children who are in foster care are adopted into their forever families. Foster care is a place where children are loved and care for while … Read more
Every year there is an amazing competition to see who can grow the heaviest pumpkin. The world record for heaviest pumpkin is more than 2,600 pounds. Growing record-breaking pumpkins is no laughing matter. It takes … Read more
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