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Volcanoes
Did you know the word volcano comes from the Roman name Vulcan? Vulcan was the Roman god of fire. Look at the photo. Why do you think ancient Romans named volcanoes after Vulcan? What is … Read more
Month: May 2021
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Helicopter Takes Flight on Mars
Have you ever seen a remote-control plane? Imagine making something fly on a planet 100 million miles away! NASA scientists imagined it. And they made it happen. On April 19, 2021, a helicopter named Ingenuity flew above Mars. Scientists … Read more
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Police Officer Found Guilty of George Floyd’s Murder
Derek Chauvin was accused of the murder of George Floyd. Derek Chauvin was a Minneapolis police officer. George Floyd was an African American man. On April 20, 2021, the jury [a group of people chosen … Read more
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The Struggle Over Voting Rights
Across the United States, people are struggling over the issue of voting. Some states are passing laws that would make voting easier. Some people worry that making voting easier will make it easier to cheat … Read more
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The Tape Family
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. It’s a great time to learn more about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and what they have contributed to the United States. You may already know about court cases … Read more
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The Hoover Dam
You have probably heard the word infrastructure in the news. But what does it mean? The infrastructure is made of facilities that people need to live. Bridges, roads, energy plants, water treatment, schools, hospitals, and … Read more