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Where on Earth is Route 66?
Have you ever heard of Route 66? Route 66 is a highway. It was the first highway built for cars. This April, Route 66 turns 100 years old. Photo Credit: Felipe Sanchez/Alamy Stock Photo
Year: 2026
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Earth Day
On April 22, 2026, people will celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day is a special day. Over one billion people throughout the world are expected to participate. That’s five times the number of people that watched the Super Bowl! Photo Credit: … Read more
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National First Ladies Day
The last Saturday in April is National First Ladies Day. We celebrate all the US first ladies. The First Lady supports and works with the president. The first lady is usually the president’s wife. Let’s find out about three women who have … Read more
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How might a cow use a broom?
If you were going to make a birdhouse out of wood, you would probably use tools (something that helps do a task). A saw to cut the wood and a hammer to pound nails. Humans … Read more
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How can you stay safe during a tornado?
March is the beginning of tornado season in some parts of the United States. A tornado (a powerful, rotating column of air that touches the ground) can be scary. But there are things you can … Read more
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Know That State: Wyoming
In 1924, Nellie Tayloe Ross was elected governor of Wyoming. She was the first woman to be elected as governor of a state. In 2026, there are 14 female governors in the United States. That is the most women serving as governor at the same time. Photo Credit: Library of Congress Prints … Read more
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March Madness
Have you heard of March Madness? It’s the nickname for two giant basketball tournaments. The tournaments begin every year in March. The winners are crowned National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Champions for the year. Photo Credit: Melinda Nagy/Shutterstock
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Heroes in the Skies
The Tuskegee Airmen trained in the U.S. Army during World War II. They were known for their bravery and skill. At this time, people who served in the U.S. Army were separated by race. So, a new training program was created only for African Americans. The first pilots to complete the … Read more
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Celebrating the Life of Jesse Jackson
Reverend Jesse Jackson died on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was an important African American leader. Let’s take a look at his life. Jesse Jackson was born in Greenville, South Carolina, in 1941. He grew up very poor. … Read more
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The Human Genome Project
Twenty-five years ago, on February 15, 2001, scientists made a big breakthrough. They had mapped almost all human genes in order. These scientists were working on the Human Genome Project. Genes carry information about a … Read more