Year: 2018

Have you ever heard the old phrase, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade?” It means when something bad, or sour like a lemon happens, you can still make something good, or sweet like lemonade, … Read more

A giant island of trash twice the size of Texas whirls in the Pacific Ocean. Currents pull plastic bottles, bags, and other kinds of trash from streams and lakes all the way out to the … Read more

The Emerald Isle. Eire. Ireland. March is Irish American Heritage month, and on March 17th, we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day! Saint Patrick’s Day is a fun day to celebrate the Irish culture and wear green, … Read more

Her hair is pulled up inside a red scarf. Her sleeve is rolled up. Her arm looks powerful. Above her are the words “We Can Do It!” Have you seen this picture? It’s Rosie the … Read more

Two major athletic events will happen this winter. They are the 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Olympic Games are a series of winter athletic competitions. The Paralympic Games are a similar series of … Read more

Have you ever seen a protest? If people disagree with something, they might decide to protest it. Sometimes they march. Sometimes they hold signs. Sometimes they stay away from it. In February 1960, a group … Read more

“The time is always right to do what is right.” These words were spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He worked hard to do the right thing for Americans. On January 15th, we celebrate … Read more

Towards the end of January, people look forward to the Super Bowl. Every year over 100 million Americans watch the Super Bowl on TV. That is almost one out of every three people in the … Read more