Have you ever eaten a bug on purpose? Have you ever thought about eating a bug? If you’re like me, your first thought was “Yuck!” In some places in the world like Uganda, eating bugs … Read more
Can you imagine a storm the size of Texas? Hurricane Irma was that big! The storm developed on August 30th off the coast of Africa. Hurricane categories range from one to five based on wind … Read more
You may have heard the term “household budget” before. This is when people plan how much money they can spend on things like food, clothing, and entertainment. The United States has a budget too. The … Read more
Many roads have turned into rivers. Some neighborhoods resemble lakes. Many buildings have been destroyed. These were just some of the scenes in Texas after Hurricane Harvey made its way inland from the Gulf of … Read more
On September 24th, Germany will have an election to decide who will be the Chancellor (leader of the federal government) of Germany. In Germany, people vote for political parties instead of people. Angela Merkel, leader … Read more
Just like students, during the summer Congress takes a long break. They do not hold any meetings to pass new laws. Most members of Congress leave town during this time. They call this “recess.” This … Read more
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