This time of year, Big Sur, California’s Keyhole Arch, attracts visitors from near and far. The visitors come to experience a natural light show as the Sun lines up perfectly in the middle of the … Read more
You may not know the name Ella Jenkins, but you have probably heard her music. For almost 70 years, Jenkin wrote and performed music for children. She performed all over the United States and around … Read more
You might have recently heard that Earth has a second “moon.” Here’s what you need to know. What is it, really? 2024 PT5 is an asteroid, or a small, rocky object that orbits the Sun. … Read more
Donald Trump will return to the White House in January 2025. On November 5, voters chose Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris. This will be his second term. He previously served as president from 2017 … Read more
This November, people will go to the polls to vote. They will vote on many issues. They will vote for representatives in government. They will also vote for the leader of the executive branch of … Read more
Scientists recently found three new moons orbiting planets in our solar system. A moon is a natural object that orbits a planet. Two of the moons orbit Neptune, and one orbits Uranus. Uranus and Neptune … Read more
You have probably heard that there is an election coming up. It will be on November 5, 2024. American citizens over the age of 18 will get to choose who they want to be president. … Read more
Today, skyscrapers can be found in nearly every major city. In fact, cities seem to compete to see who can build the tallest building. Though buildings keep getting taller, engineers have faced many challenges along … Read more
Last year, the United Nations (UN) celebrated 75 years of global cooperation. This year the UN looks ahead to the organization’s next 75 years. What challenges will world nations face? What opportunities will there be … Read more
Some call them lightning bugs. Others call them fireflies. Both names refer to the beetles that light up our summer evenings. Adults and children alike delight in observing these fascinating creatures, but most do not … Read more
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