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What Does It Take to Reach the Top?

Mount Everest is the highest point on Earth. It is 8,850 meters (29,035 feet) above sea level. Reaching its majestic peak is the ultimate challenge for climbers. With the climb comes many dangers. Avalanches are … Read more

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Cleaning Up the Oceans

The world’s oceans are in trouble. Millions of tons of plastic pollution [harmful substances in the environment] enter the oceans each year. Most of it gets swept into “garbage patches” such as the Great Pacific … Read more

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A Day Lost: Changing Time Zones

What time is it? Well, that depends on where you are in the world! When it’s 6:00 a.m. in California, it’s 10:00 a.m. in New York. It would also be 3:00 p.m. in London and … Read more

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Talking to Whales

What can you learn from talking to whales? Lots! In a recent study, scientists had a 20-minute conversation with a whale. They hope to use what they learned from this conversation to learn more about … Read more

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3-D Printing Basics

Have you ever seen a 3-D printer at work? It is amazing! It prints layer after layer, one on top of another. Before your eyes, a detailed 3-D object takes shape. 3-D stands for three-dimensional. … Read more

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Honoring the Legacy of the Carters

February 19 is President’s Day. Let’s honor the lives of President Jimmy and First Lady Rosalynn Carter. First Lady Carter passed away recently on November 19, 2023. President Carter is our oldest living president. He … Read more