The United States Women’s Soccer Team wins many soccer games. On May 18, 2022, they won their greatest victory of all. They won equal pay. For many years, they have been paid less than the … Read more
Look at the tree in the picture above. What do you notice about its shape? Why do you think it grew that way? Native Americans grew trees to give directions to important locations. They were … Read more
Imagine you are on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Your destination is hundreds of miles away. Maps and compasses do not exist. The environment is the only thing you can use … Read more
Have you ever seen a rainbow that looks like a smile? Most rainbows are shaped like a frown. Rainbows are something called an optic effect. This allows us to see a colorful arc in the … Read more
Have you seen a building like the one pictured above? It’s called a synagogue. A synagogue is a place where the Jewish religion is practiced. Usually, a rabbi oversees a synagogue. A rabbi is a … Read more
Have you watched any baseball this season? There is a team with a new name. The Cleveland Guardians is the new name for the baseball team in Cleveland, Ohio. They changed their name to be … Read more
Just as each person is unique, so is each tree. Most trees grow straight up toward the sky. But some trees grow sideways. What should we do if a tree grows sideways across a pathway? … Read more
What if you could discover a new planet? Or maybe you want to understand how a star is formed. The James Webb Space Telescope was developed to make these things, and more, possible. The telescope, … Read more
Do you know anyone who is shy? Someone who is shy usually keeps to themselves. Some people get nervous around strangers. They may cross their arms or turn away to try to feel comfortable. Believe … Read more
Millions of people are desperate to leave Ukraine. Many are Ukrainians. Others are people who came to Ukraine for a job or school. They are all leaving the country because of the war that began … Read more
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