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Chinese New Year
Do you know that for some people, the new year begins on February 10? All over the world millions of people will celebrate Chinese New Year. Chinese New Year is also called Lunar New Year. … Read more
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Snow Science
Have you ever tried to walk in deep snow? It’s not easy. Every step you take, you sink down into the snow. This can make getting around in the snow almost impossible. Fortunately, long ago … Read more
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Chemistry is Everywhere
What is chemistry? Is it a scientist in a lab coat? A flask with a colorful liquid in it? Yes. All of these things are chemistry. Chemists often work in a lab and use equipment … Read more
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What Was It Like to Have Martin Luther King, Jr., as a Father?
On MLK Day, we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King is often remembered for his tireless work for racial equality. He should also be remembered as a father of four young … Read more
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The Race For President Begins
In November, voters will choose the next President of the United States. First, voters will decide the nominees. Nominees are people chosen to represent a political party in an election. The United States has two … Read more
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What Is Life Like in Antarctica?
Imagine you have a cup of water. You go outside. You try to pour it out. But the water turns to ice before it even hits the ground. That is how cold it is most … Read more
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What Is an Ice Age?
Did you know that we are in an ice age right now? It’s true! An ice age is a long period of time when Earth’s temperatures are colder and ice covers much of the land. … Read more
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What Is a “Gravity Hole”?
How would you describe Earth’s shape? Most would say it is round or shaped like a ball. But experts describe its shape as a “lumpy potato.” It is flatter at the poles and wider in … Read more
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Remembering the Life of Sandra Day O’Connor
Today, four of the nine justices in the US Supreme Court are women. It wasn’t always that way. Before 1981, no women had been on the US Supreme Court. Then, Sandra Day O’Connor changed all … Read more
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The Aurora Borealis
The night sky is black. Then, beautiful colors appear. They are green. They are red. They are purple. They do not look like anything you’ve seen on Earth before. It is the aurora borealis [uh·raw·ruh baw·ree·a·luhs]. … Read more