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People Who Came To Ellis Island
Ellis Island was a place where immigrants came to the United States. On January 1, 1892, the island opened in New York Harbor. Ellis Island closed in 1954, but you can visit a museum there … Read more
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Why Is the Census Important?
The Constitution of the United States says that a census should take place every ten years. This year is one of those years. What happens in the Census? A census counts the people living in … Read more
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Gophers—Tiny, But Mighty Ecosystem Engineers
Gophers might be destructive in your yard, but scientists found that they have the opposite effect in recovering ecosystems. Mount St. Helens is a volcano in Washington state. It erupted in 1980 and destroyed miles … Read more