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Know That State: Virginia
Virginia is one of the original 13 states that formed the United States of America. You can see the Shenandoah Valley there. A valley is a low area of land that is between higher … Read more
Year: 2026
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What Are Midterm Elections?
Have you seen signs for candidates in people’s yards? Have you heard people talking about midterm elections? What exactly are midterm elections? Midterm elections are federal, or national, elections. They take place in the middle of … Read more
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Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos means Day of the Dead in English. The holiday is celebrated on November 1 and 2. It is a time to remember family members who have died. Death is a serious … Read more
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Arctic Tern Migration
A migration is the seasonal movement of a group of animals from one place to another. Which animal holds the record for longest migration? The arctic tern. These birds fly up to 96,000 km (almost … Read more
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El Niño
You may have heard or read about El Niño in a weather report. El Niño causes changes in weather. But what is El Niño? To answer this, first we have to talk about what happens … Read more
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Floods Damage Nepal and Tibet
On August 26, 2026, a massive flood occurred on the border of Nepal and Tibet. Villages were buried under mud and debris [waste or parts of material that are broken or left over]. Schools were … Read more
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Know That State: Utah
This rock arch is called the Landscape Arch. It is in Arches National Park in Utah. The Landscape Arch is the longest natural rock arch in North America. It is over 290 feet long! Arches … Read more
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The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Every October almost a million visitors arrive in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They come to pilot hot-air balloons. They come to ride in balloons. Some people come just watch balloons fly. The 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon … Read more
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House Paint that Sweats
Can the paint on the outside of a house help keep the house cool in hot weather? Yes. Some types of paint reflect (to bounce back from the surface of an object) up to 80 … Read more
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What’s in ice cream?
Most people like ice cream. Favorite flavors include vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. What makes ice cream so good? The combination of ingredients (materials used to make something) gives ice cream its taste and texture (how … Read more