This is President Barack Obama. He was the 44th president of the United States. He was also the first African American president. On June 18, 2026, the Obama Presidential Center opens. It is in Chicago. People can visit to learn more about President Obama and … Read more
This summer, the World Cup will kick off on June 11, 2026. The World Cup is one of most popular global sporting events. It is a month-long men’s soccer tournament. Over one billion people around the world will watch the games. There is also a Women’s … Read more
Can you imagine being able to see the sun at night? For parts of summer in some countries, you can see the sun at midnight! Earth is tilted, or leaning to the side, as it moves around the sun. This … Read more
NASA astronauts went to the Moon over fifty years ago. This led to a series of “firsts.” It was the first time a human walked on the Moon. The first Moon rocks were brought back … Read more
When you observe a bee collecting nectar from a flower, you are watching the first step in the formation of honey. That’s right, honey begins with nectar (a sugary liquid produced by flowers)! A bee … Read more
It’s America’s birthday! This year America turns 250! A group called America250 has many plans to celebrate this milestone. Let’s look at a few. Photo Credit: gary718/Shutterstock
Have you ever heard of the term “freedom of the press”? It is an important part of the United States Constitution. But what does “freedom of the press” mean? The press includes news reporters who share the news on tv or radio or in … Read more
Every year in May, many people go to a stadium called Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. They watch the Kentucky Derby! This is a horse race that first started in 1875. Horses run on a racetrack that is 1 ¼ miles long. They usually finish the race in about 2 minutes! The … Read more
Every state in the U.S. has experienced a tornado (a powerful, rotating column of air that touches the ground) at least once. Tornadoes can cause a lot of damage. How do tornadoes form? To answer … Read more
Bird eggs come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Bird eggs have a range of shapes from round to oval shaped. Some eggs are larger on one end than the other. The scientists wondered how bird … Read more
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