It’s February 2nd. Groundhog Day! Famous groundhogs, such as Punxsutawney Phil and Buckeye Chuck, are woken up from their winter sleep. Will they see their shadows? Will spring come early? Or will there be six … Read more
Twenty-five years ago, on February 15, 2001, scientists made a big breakthrough. They had mapped almost all human genes in order. These scientists were working on the Human Genome Project. Genes carry information about a … Read more
Have you ever been ice skating? Ice is slippery to move on, so when you ice skate, you wear special boots. These boots have a metal blade on the bottom, so you can move smoothly across the ice. Figure skating is a sport where people ice skate. They perform amazing jumps and … Read more
This logo represents the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. They will be held between February 6 and February 22. Two cities in Italy will host the event. They are Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, also known as Cortina. Let’s learn more about … Read more
This is Claudette Colvin at age 13. Just two years after this picture was taken, she was arrested. She lived in Montgomery, Alabama. She took the bus home after school. It was March 2, 1955. African Americans were not allowed to sit in the … Read more
On January 3, 2026, many places in the northern hemisphere were cold and covered in snow. That makes sense. It’s winter! But, would you be surprised to know that on that day, Earth was closest … Read more
In 2023, a conservation group (group that helps protect land, water, or other resources) in British Columbia, Canada had a mystery to solve. They put crab traps (something used to catch animals) in the water. … Read more
January 19, 2026, is Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Dr. King fought for equal rights for African Americans. He used many tools in his mission. He believed sports had a role too.
When it is winter in the United States, it can be summer in other countries! One of these countries is Australia. Australia is between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It is the sixth largest country in the … Read more
You may have heard the old phrase “money doesn’t grow on trees.” Have you ever thought about where money actually comes from? A government agency called the US Mint is responsible for making all the nation’s coins. This year, the US … Read more
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