Sports are played in different countries around the world. Some people play sports professionally. This means it is their job to play the sport. Professional players might move countries to play their sport. Some players … Read more
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the most exciting cities in the world. More than 13 million people live in the city itself. Over 37 million people live in the larger Tokyo … Read more
Multiple rounds of tariffs may drive up prices for American consumers. A tariff is a tax placed on goods from other countries. The US government collects tariff money when goods arrive at a US port … Read more
To travel from England to Ireland, you can cross the Irish Sea. There is an island in the Irish Sea where people have lived for a very long time. This island is called the Isle … Read more
Can you wiggle your ears? About one in five people can. New research shows that even if you can’t, you have ear muscles that automatically kick into action when you are straining to hear sounds. … Read more
Imagine a huge island covered in ice and snow almost all year. This cool place is called Greenland! Not only is Greenland an island, it is also a nation. It was initially named Greenland in … Read more
Fireworks! Parades! Red, white, and blue! What do these things make you think of? The United States of America’s birthday, of course! America has a very big birthday coming up—its 250th birthday, to be exact. … Read more
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
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
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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