Villagrande is a small village on the island of Sardinia in Italy. The population is between 2,000-3,000 people. Out of that relatively small population, six people are over 100 years old. That is an incredible … Read more
Public libraries are centers of knowledge that are open to everyone. Libraries contain more than just books, magazines, and newspapers. They also have multimedia content like ebooks, audiobooks, and online journals. They even have music … Read more
September is an exciting time of year. It is the start of a new school year and the beginning of fall. It is also national mushroom month! This month we learn all about mushrooms and … Read more
Names are important and have meanings. They help tell others who we are. Names also help us identify places and things. How we name places can tell others what we value and believe. Recently, we … Read more
The eastern Canadian provinces are far to the north of most US cities. So how could a lightning strike, sparks from a train’s brakes, or a discarded cigarette in Quebec or Ontario cause major problems … Read more
Mammals have unusual ways to regulate the temperature of their bodies. They use moisture. Moisture helps to lower their body temperature when the outside temperature rises. The moisture evaporates, cools their bodies, and prevents their … Read more
It was July 21, 2023. The game was tied. There was only time for one more play. Lionel Messi stepped up to take a free kick. It was his first game for Inter Miami CF. … Read more
Geoffrey Hinton spent most of his life working on computers. He developed a computer system that works the same way the human brain works. It helped to advance Artificial Intelligence (AI). He became one of … Read more
Summer is the perfect time to splash around in a swimming pool. It is fun to see who can make the biggest splash. Cannonballs create huge splashes. A cannonball is done by jumping as high … Read more
Summer goes quickly—don’t spend it sitting around. Now is the time to plan an overland adventure. In other words, take a hike! Hiking has many benefits. It’s good for your physical and mental health. Like … Read more
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