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Amazing Kelp Forests
Kelp is a type of seaweed. It looks like tall grass, but it is not a plant. Kelp does not have roots. It uses a structure called a holdfast to grip the ocean floor. Kelp … Read more
Month: December 2019
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Balloons or Brains?
You have probably seen a balloon floating through the sky. Have you ever wondered what was inside? Helium is the gas used to fill balloons. It is much lighter than air. This is the reason balloons … Read more
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Why Are People in Hong Kong Protesting the Government?
Since June 2019, protestors have held weekly demonstrations in Hong Kong. Hong Kong was a British colony until 1997. As a British colony, Hong Kong was a democratic territory. Then Hong Kong was handed to … Read more
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Trial by Jury
December 15th is Bill of Rights Day. We celebrate the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The Bill of Rights gives certain freedoms and rights to the citizens of … Read more
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Ellis Island
International Migrants Day is December 18th. We honor people who have made the brave journey from one country to another to live a better life. Today, modern communication systems and transportation systems make it easier … Read more