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Shooting Stars
Have you ever wished on a shooting star? Did you know that you are wishing on a rock and not a star? A shooting star is a small rock that gets close to Earth. The rock … Read more
Articles by Karen Sharma
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Surviving Droughts
About 2,000 years ago, people living in western New Mexico had a big problem. The problem was that there was not enough drinking water. This problem is known as a drought, or a period of dry weather. Water is a basic need of … Read more
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The Power of Pollinators
Earth is home to many plants and animals. These living things rely on each other to survive. One way plants rely on animals is for pollination. Pollen is a grain on many plants with flowers. … Read more
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A Cicada Takeover
After 17 years underground, billions of cicadas are digging their way out of the soil. Say hello to Brood X! Brood X cicadas aren’t regular cicadas. Their life cycles are timed so they hatch all … Read more
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Bertha “Birdie” Parker Cody: Archeologist
Bertha Parker Cody, or Birdie, became one of the first Native American female archeologists. Archeologists study people from the past. They often dig in the ground to find things people left behind long ago. Her mother was a Native American actor. Her … Read more
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Summer is Here
Have you noticed it takes longer to get dark outside? The amount of daylight changes over the year. We live in the northern half of our planet, and our longest day of the year is almost here. We recognize this day as the start of summer, and it happens this … Read more
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Volcanoes
Did you know the word volcano comes from the Roman name Vulcan? Vulcan was the Roman god of fire. Look at the photo. Why do you think ancient Romans named volcanoes after Vulcan? What is … Read more
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Helicopter Takes Flight on Mars
Have you ever seen a remote-control plane? Imagine making something fly on a planet 100 million miles away! NASA scientists imagined it. And they made it happen. On April 19, 2021, a helicopter named Ingenuity flew above Mars. Scientists … Read more
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Safer Roads for Animals
To honor Earth Day, let’s think about how we can make Earth a better place for animals. Do you take a busy road to your home or school? Do you see animals trying to cross … Read more
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Inspired by Nature
Photo Credit: sirtravelalot/Shutterstock, Jackan/Shutterstock Have you ever wondered where ideas come from when making a new design? People get their ideas from many different places. Sometimes they are copying something they have seen in … Read more