Uganda is a country in East Africa. It has a population of over 45 million people. People from many different cultures live there. Thirty-two different languages are spoken there. Uganda contains part of Lake Victoria. … Read more
Look at the image above. What do you notice? Who is depicted in the mural? What do you think the words mean? The mural was the main piece in a Mural Festival organized by the … Read more
What is a mummy? When you think of a mummy, you might think about those you see in the movies. They are wrapped in cloth and shuffle around with their arms out. These mummies are … Read more
You might observe some creepy creatures out and about this month. It is tarantula mating season. This means that male tarantulas are out searching for a mate [a partner with which one reproduces]. Tarantulas are … Read more
Did you know that libraries have been around for thousands of years? Once people created written languages, they wanted a special place to store their writings. But there were few libraries that were open to … Read more
Aging is a natural part of life. As people get older, their bodies start to work differently. Sometimes their brains change too, and they do not remember things as well as they used to. Still, … Read more
The region of North Africa recently suffered from two natural disasters in a row. First, an earthquake struck Morocco. Then, just days later, heavy rains caused deadly floods in Libya. Both disasters caused widespread destruction. … Read more
Many different foods are made with mushrooms. September is national mushroom month! This month, we learn all about mushrooms. What is a mushroom? Mushrooms are a type of fungus [an organism that is not a … Read more
Earlier this summer, a deep-sea submersible [underwater craft designed for research or exploration] collapsed. There were five people on board. This accident has highlighted the challenges of deep-sea research. Deep-sea organisms survive without sunlight. Oceans … Read more
Have you ever had to stay inside due to bad weather? Maybe it was a thunderstorm, or a blizzard, or extreme heat. Lately, another issue has forced people to stay indoors: air quality. This summer, … Read more
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