Imagine a huge island covered in ice and snow almost all year. This cool place is called Greenland! Not only is Greenland an island, it is also a nation.
Much of Greenland is covered by glaciers. Glaciers are thick blankets of ice. These glaciers are like giant, slow-moving rivers of ice that carve up the land. Under the glaciers lie valuable natural resources. These resources include gold and zinc.
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Canada is a nation directly to the north of the United States. They are known for hockey more than soccer. The Canadian men’s soccer team qualified for the World Cup. It was the first time … Read more
Henri Landwirth survived the Holocaust and later moved to Florida. He became a successful businessman and hotel owner. One day, he was asked to help find lodging for a girl named Amy. She wanted to … 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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