Have you ever looked for shapes in the clouds? You might have seen different animals, hearts, or racecars. But have you ever seen one that looks like a flying saucer? Clouds form when water vapor … Read more
Today, skyscrapers can be found in almost every big city, but it hasn’t always been that way. The first skyscraper was built in the 1880s. It was only ten stories tall. Before the mid-1800s, most … Read more
Have you heard of Harriet Tubman? She was a very important person in American history. She escaped enslavement. She risked her life to help many others escape as well. She traveled far and wide. She … Read more
Last year, the United Nations (UN) celebrated 75 years since its creation. This year the UN looks ahead to the next 75 years. What challenges will world nations face? How can world leaders improve people’s … Read more
As school starts, you may be asked to research topics. When you research a topic, you examine it closely. You can read books about a topic. You can find newspaper articles about a topic. You … Read more
Have you ever been playing outside on a hot day when you notice your face and hair are all wet? What happened? Don’t sweat it—it’s just sweat! While you are at play your body is … Read more
Some call them lightning bugs. Others call them fireflies. These are different names for the insects that light up our summer evenings. But do you know how or why they light up? Lightning bugs have … Read more
Imagine your country being divided in two. Then, imagine the town or city you live in also being divided. This is what happened to Germany and its capital, Berlin, about 80 years ago. Germany is … Read more
Thousands of reporters, and every TV network is covering them this summer. This year even social media influencers are covering them. You’ve probably heard about political conventions. What is a political convention, and what happens … Read more
If you’ve been to a store lately, you may have noticed a lot of signs for school supplies. School will be starting soon in many places. Many people will need to buy school supplies. However, … Read more
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