In the Know

NASA is using the Navajo language to name landmarks on Mars. In doing so, they hope to honor the Navajo people and their language. Naming rocks and other features can help NASA keep track of … Read more

You have probably heard of the White House. The President of the United States lives and works there. You may know it was built long ago. Its construction started in October of 1792. It was … Read more

You have probably heard about this year’s election. On November 5, this year, American citizens over the age of 18 will get choose who they want to be president. Many other state and local government … 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

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

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

Did you know that tug of war used to be an Olympic sport? It’s true. So did croquet, polo, and cricket. Some Olympic sports have changed over time. The Olympics may stop including a sport … Read more

Three years after Brown v. Board many schools were still segregated (separated by race). One of those schools was Little Rock Central High School. The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) recruited … Read more