A balloon flies because of the hot air inside it. This air is lighter than the cooler air outside it. This is why they are called hot-air balloons. Some balloons use a gas instead of hot air. Gases such as hydrogen are lighter than air.
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Fred Begay was born on the Ute Mountain Indian reservation in 1932. He was raised in the traditional Navajo ways. He learned their religion and how to hunt and farm. Begay was a clever child. … Read more
In honor of Women’s History Month, let’s explore the work of Zelia Maria Magdalena Nuttall. She made history in the field of archaeology. Archaeology is the study of objects people left behind, such as tools and … Read more
September 21st is the International Day of Peace. This is a day created by the United Nations. Let’s look at the United Nations and what they do. World War II left much of Europe in … Read more
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