In India, the first day of school is a celebration. It is called Admission Day. Schools welcome students back with drumbeats, dances, poetry, and activities. Students also receive special gifts. Because of India’s rainy climate, umbrellas are a very popular gift.
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International Migrants Day is December 18th. We honor people who have made the brave journey from one country to another to live a better life. Today, modern communication systems and transportation systems make it easier … Read more
Dolley Madison was first lady from 1809 to 1817. She was married to President James Madison. She supported projects like building a home in Washington, D.C., for children who could not live with their families. During the War of 1812, the White House was burned by the British. Dolley … Read more
You might have recently heard about “corn sweat” on the news. Does corn really sweat? And how can it affect our weather? Corn releases moisture. And like sweat, it evaporates,or changes from a liquid to … Read more
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