This winter, millions of people will enjoy the World Cup. Hosted in Qatar, this will be the first World Cup in the Middle East. However, many groups are raising concerns about human rights abuses in … Read more
You’ve probably noticed that most US money today has images of White men on it. Usually, they are former presidents. Sometimes they are people who signed the United States Constitution. This tradition started in the … Read more
One of the most beautiful phenomena in nature is the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. Aurora comes from the name of the Roman god of the dawn. Borealis comes from the Greek … Read more
Many people think about vacations they think of Central Florida. Some people might have trouble travelling though. Give Kids the World Village gives children with life threatening illnesses and their families a place to have … Read more
In 2019, a photographer for the Field Museum of Chicago, Illinois, took a photograph at the Meskwaki Annual Powwow. This is a large gathering and celebration of the Meskwaki Nation. The Meskwaki Nation is a … Read more
During the month of September, we celebrate Hispanic American heritage and culture. Mario Molina was born in Mexico City in 1943. As a young boy, he played with toy chemistry sets. He pretended his bathroom … Read more
As school starts around the country, it’s important to keep everyone safe. That’s why there are many rules in schools about safety. Rules about running in halls or rough play prevent students from getting hurt. … Read more
It was just past noon on Tuesday, March 5, 1968 in East Los Angeles. Suddenly, thousands of students in four different high schools got up and left their classrooms at the same time. They began … Read more
Glass blowing is an art form that was invented thousands of years ago. The ancient Syrians were some of the first people to practice glassblowing as we know it today. They discovered that melted glass … Read more
This summer, when you visit a library, chances are you will see signs for their summer reading programs. You can sign up to keep track of your reading and earn rewards depending on how much … Read more
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