The scenes on January 8th looked familiar. People wore the colors of their country. They carried flags. They went past police barriers. They broke windows. They illegally entered government buildings. Many people were reminded what … Read more
Pelé was a famous soccer player and humanitarian. A humanitarian works to improve the health and happiness of people in need. Pelé died on December 29, 2022. He was 82 years old. People around the … Read more
During the winter months, some people turn on heat in their homes to stay warm. Some homes are built out of bricks, wood, and cement. Did you know there are houses built out of snow? … Read more
There are a lot of things to enjoy at the beach, especially the waves! Why do waves happen? Wind causes waves. The stronger the wind blows, the bigger the waves grow. Waves are a transfer … Read more
Have you ever had a first day at school? How did you feel? Anxious? Excited? Nervous? Maxwell Alejandro Frost might be feeling all these feelings on January 3rd. He is twenty-five years old. He is … Read more
Central Park is a beautiful and peaceful park in the middle of New York City. It is surrounded by a low stone wall with many entryways. These are called gates. The names of the original … Read more
Martin Luther King, Jr., was an important Civil Rights leader. Before that, he was a child. He grew up Atlanta, Georgia. He experienced racial segregation [laws that kept Black people and White people separate]. He … Read more
Imagine having a robot to help do your chores. That would be cool! Robots are created to do jobs. Robots are machines that collect information from their surroundings, and then use that information to complete … Read more
Many kids play kickball at recess. When the ball comes to them, they kick it as hard as they can into the air. Even though they kick the ball hard, it comes back to the … Read more
Winter can be a tough time. Days grow shorter, weather becomes cold, and people who are struggling need extra help. Many people are celebrating different holidays and are looking for ways to help people. So, … Read more
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