The Voyage of the HMS Beagle
Imagine spending almost five years sailing around the world. Living on a boat the whole time! That is what Charles Darwin did from 1831–1836. He was the naturalist (a person who studies plants and … Read more
Imagine spending almost five years sailing around the world. Living on a boat the whole time! That is what Charles Darwin did from 1831–1836. He was the naturalist (a person who studies plants and … Read more
The weather forecast for the morning is not great. It is a mix of freezing rain and snow. Meteorologists are telling drivers to be careful. Roads will be slippery. Is there any way to make … Read more
What do you think of when you hear the word treasure? Treasure might be jewelry or art. It might be metals like gold or silver. These objects might be very old. Some treasure is kept … Read more
Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. The biggest city in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. Petaling Street Market is one of the most famous markets there. Both visitors and many local families shop here for … Read more
Some festivals and events only happen in winter. During winter in New York, there is a holiday train, which has some old train cars. Riding on the train can make people feel like they have … Read more
Jane Goodall was a scientist who studied chimpanzees. She spent almost 30 years observing chimpanzees in the wild in Africa. She was known for patiently watching and waiting for groups of chimpanzees to get used … Read more
Octopuses are found in oceans worldwide. They live in shallow and deep water. The only hard part of their body is their beak. They use their beaks to crack open crabs and clams for lunch. … Read more
Have you ever heard of a primatologist? This is a scientist who studies primates. This includes monkeys, apes, and chimpanzees. Jane Goodall worked as a primatologist for more than 60 years. She studied chimpanzees and how they live. The chimpanzees let Goodall get very close to them. Goodall … Read more
In some countries, the days in November will start to get darker earlier. There are many light festivals in November. These festivals use light in amazing ways! The Yi Peng Lantern Festival is in Thailand. It is always on a night where there is a full moon. … Read more
Minnesota is a state with lots of natural beauty. It is full of lakes and forests. This makes it a great place to explore nature. Winters in Minnesota are cold and snowy. People go ice fishing, skiing, … Read more
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