
Winter Records
She was eleven stories tall. Her arms were made of spruce trees. Her mouth was made from car tires. Her name was Olympia Snowwoman. She was built in 2008 in the town of Bethel, Maine … Read more
She was eleven stories tall. Her arms were made of spruce trees. Her mouth was made from car tires. Her name was Olympia Snowwoman. She was built in 2008 in the town of Bethel, Maine … Read more
On October 4, Rishi Sunak became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The prime minister is the head of the state in the United Kingdom. Rishi Sunak has Indian heritage. India was once a … Read more
Hurricanes are huge storms. Some hurricanes are hundreds of miles wide. They can be dangerous, too. In September, Hurricane Ian hit the west coast of Florida. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds, and large … Read more
Bats are sometimes thought of as spooky symbols, but bats are much more. They should not be feared. Bats are gentle and helpful. There are over 1,400 species of bats. Bats hunt their prey at … Read more
Do you or anyone you know collect special coins? The US Department of Treasury issues our currency. Currency is the coins and paper money we use to buy things. Sometimes the department creates special coins. This … Read more
Have you seen signs for elections in people’s yards? They are for midterm elections. What exactly are midterm elections? Midterm elections are elections that take place in the middle of a president’s term. Voters do … Read more
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
One of the most beautiful phenomena in nature is the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. Aurora comes from the name of the Roman god of the dawn. Borealis comes from the Greek … Read more
Paleontologists are scientists who study dinosaurs and fossils. Fossils are preserved remains of prehistoric life. Bones, teeth, and footprints are types of fossils. Paleontologists use this information to understand what life was like when dinosaurs … Read more
On September 28, Hurricane Ian struck Florida, causing catastrophic damage [unrepairable physical damage] to many Florida communities. It speed of the winds was 150 miles per hour. This makes Ian one of the strongest hurricanes … Read more
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