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In 1924, Nellie Tayloe Ross was elected governor of Wyoming. She was the first woman to be elected as governor of a state. In 2026, there are 14 female governors in the United States. That is the most women serving as governor at the same time. Photo Credit: Library of Congress Prints … Read more
The Tuskegee Airmen trained in the U.S. Army during World War II. They were known for their bravery and skill. At this time, people who served in the U.S. Army were separated by race. So, a new training program was created only for African Americans. The first pilots to complete the … Read more
Have you ever been ice skating? Ice is slippery to move on, so when you ice skate, you wear special boots. These boots have a metal blade on the bottom, so you can move smoothly across the ice. Figure skating is a sport where people ice skate. They perform amazing jumps and … Read more
This logo represents the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. They will be held between February 6 and February 22. Two cities in Italy will host the event. They are Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, also known as Cortina. Let’s learn more about … Read more
January 19, 2026, is Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. Dr. King fought for equal rights for African Americans. He used many tools in his mission. He believed sports had a role too.
When it is winter in the United States, it can be summer in other countries! One of these countries is Australia. Australia is between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It is the sixth largest country in the … Read more
Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. The biggest city in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. Petaling Street Market is one of the most famous markets there. Both visitors and many local families shop here for … Read more
Some festivals and events only happen in winter. During winter in New York, there is a holiday train, which has some old train cars. Riding on the train can make people feel like they have … Read more
In some countries, the days in November will start to get darker earlier. There are many light festivals in November. These festivals use light in amazing ways! The Yi Peng Lantern Festival is in Thailand. It is always on a night where there is a full moon. … Read more
Minnesota is a state with lots of natural beauty. It is full of lakes and forests. This makes it a great place to explore nature. Winters in Minnesota are cold and snowy. People go ice fishing, skiing, … Read more
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