You may have heard or read about El Niño in a weather report. Meteorologists, scientists who study and predict the weather, talk about how this phenomenon will affect weather in different places. Some areas may … Read more
On August 26, 2026, a massive flood occurred on the border of Nepal and Tibet. Many villages were buried under mud and debris [waste or parts of material that are broken or left over]. Seventy … Read more
Can the paint on the outside of a house help keep the house cool in hot weather? Yes. Some types of paint have ingredients (materials used to make something) that reflect (to bounce back from … Read more
Dolly Parton was a legendary American figure. She became famous as a country music singer. She also found success as an actress and a businesswoman. She had a very generous spirit and used her success to help others. Dolly Parton was born in 1946 in … Read more
September 11, 2001, is the date of one of the worst attacks on US soil in American history. This year, it will be the 25th anniversary of that terrible day known as 9/11. The Tribute in Light was first displayed on the six-month anniversary … Read more
When people do tasks like writing, drawing, brushing their teeth, eating, or throwing, they usually prefer to use one hand or the other. People who are right-handed prefer to use their right hand for these things. Those who are left-handed prefer to use their … Read more
President Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States. He was also the first African American president. On June 18, 2026, the Obama Presidential Center will open in the Jackson Park neighborhood of Chicago. It is a place people … Read more
When NASA astronauts went to the Moon during the Apollo missions five decades (a period of ten years) ago, they experienced a series of “firsts.” It was the first time a human walked on the … Read more
It’s America’s semiquincentennial. That’s pronounced semi-kwin-sen-TEN-ee-uhl. It comes from the Latin words “semi” for half and “quincentennial” for five hundred. So, it means half of 500, or 250. A group called America250 has many plans to celebrate this milestone. Let’s look at a few. Photo Credit: gary718/Shutterstock America’s Time Capsule A time capsule will be buried during 4th of July celebrations here at Independence … Read more
You may have seen some American robin eggs in a nest—light blue, oval-shaped, and about the size of a quarter. A brown hawk owl’s eggs are medium-sized, almost perfectly round, and light brown. Sandpiper eggs … Read more
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