What is kelp? Because kelp looks so much like grass, many people assume it is a plant. However, kelp belongs to the kingdom Protista. This kingdom is made up of organisms with simple cellular organization. … Read more
December 15th is Bill of Rights Day. The Bill of Rights, the first ten Amendments to the United States Constitution, was passed into law on December 15, 1791. An amendment is an addition or a … Read more
December 18th is International Migrant Day. Migration brings challenges and opportunities for migrants and for the countries where they move. Throughout history people have come to the United States to escape such hardships as war, … Read more
When they see the Sundial Bridge, visitors of Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding, California might find themselves wondering, “Is it a bird? Is it a plane?” No, but it is certainly a real eye … Read more
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
The answer to that question depends on who you ask. From forests to cities, eastern gray squirrels are one of the most common species of squirrel found in the United States. They are fun to watch as they frolic and … 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
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