You see a circular web glowing in the sunlight. A golden orb weaving spider has woven another masterpiece. You accidentally walk through it. The strands break and feel sticky. For a horsefly, though, the web … Read more
On October 2, 2025, Redwood National Park will be 57 years old. Compared to the age of the coastal redwood trees the park is named for, that’s pretty young. The average age of mature redwoods … Read more
Some people have a job where they play sports! They can play in different countries. Some people have moved to the United States to play sports. Ezi Magbegor plays basketball. She is Australian. She played … Read more
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and one of the largest cities in the world. The city is full of tall buildings and crowded streets. There are also quiet places. There is a shrine and … Read more
One day each year Americans come together to help others. This day is called the National Make a Difference Day. It is a special day. It happens on the fourth Saturday in October. On this … Read more
Every year, people all over the world take part in World Cleanup Day. This is a day when people work together. They clean up trash and encourage others to take care of the Earth, too. … Read more
Have you heard of tariffs? A tariff is a tax placed on goods from other countries. The US government collects tariff money when goods arrive in the country. Americans import trillions of dollars of goods … Read more
To travel from England to Ireland, you can cross the Irish Sea. There is an island in the Irish Sea where people have lived for a very long time. This island is called the Isle … Read more
Not everyone can wiggle their ears, but everyone has ear muscles. These ears muscles flex when you are trying hard to listen. You don’t even have to think about it! When a dog hears a … Read more
Snake bites can be very dangerous. Tim Friede knows this all too well. The Wisconsin man was hospitalized after two cobra bites. But that did not keep him away from snakes. In fact, it had … Read more
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