Karen Sharma

Why are Flamingos Pink?

Imagine turning the color of the food you eat! Flamingos are birds that turn pink because of the food in their diet. Flamingo chicks are born with white and gray feathers. By the time they … Read more

How Does Wind Make Energy?

If you have ever blown out a candle, you have watched wind turn into energy. You created wind to blow out the flame. Nature creates the wind we feel outside. We cannot see the wind, … Read more

How Did Ancient Voyagers Find Their Way?

Imagine you are on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Your destination is hundreds of miles away. Maps and compasses do not exist. The environment is the only thing you can use … Read more

Can a Rainbow Smile?

Have you ever seen a rainbow that looks like a smile? Most rainbows are shaped like a frown. Rainbows are something called an optic effect. This allows us to see a colorful arc in the … Read more

What is the James Webb Space Telescope?

What if you could discover a new planet? Or maybe you want to understand how a star is formed. The James Webb Space Telescope was developed to make these things, and more, possible. The telescope, … Read more

Plants Have Feelings Too!

Do you know anyone who is shy? Someone who is shy usually keeps to themselves. Some people get nervous around strangers. They may cross their arms or turn away to try to feel comfortable. Believe … Read more

Inventions Change Lives

Do you like to come up with ideas, build things, and help other people? You could be an inventor. Thomas Edison was a famous inventor. He was born in 1847 and lost most of his … Read more

Dribble, Pass, Score!

It’s time for March Madness in the world of college basketball! Do you enjoy sports and competition? Watching March Madness probably makes you want to grab a basketball and play with your friends. Did you … Read more

Meet Dr. Gladys West

Dr. Gladys West was born on October 27, 1930, in Sutherland, Virginia. When she was young, Gladys decided to focus on her studies. She hoped that if she worked hard, she could choose a job … Read more

Jumping Rope for Healthy Hearts

February is American Heart Month. Your heart is important. It keeps you alive by pumping blood to different parts of your body. Your heart is a muscle. It needs exercise and good nutrition to stay … Read more