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Have you ever visited a national park? A national park is a protected area of land. It is set aside by the government for people to enjoy. People can enjoy Joshua Tree National Park in … Read more

How did you feel the first time you did something? Maybe you started at a new school and you were scared. Maybe you joined a new team and you wanted to do well. In 1947, … Read more

Every year, people who make movies receive awards for their work. These are called Academy Awards, or Oscars. The awards are presented on television. People around the world watch. This year, the show is on … Read more

You’ve probably heard of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s, “I Have a Dream” speech. In the speech, he imagined an America in which African Americans and whites were treated as equals. Dr. King is well known … Read more

It is 2019! Many people see the new year as a time to make a fresh start. They make resolutions. These are decision to start doing something or stop doing something. Many resolutions have to … Read more

Have you noticed that the days are getting shorter? That’s because the Winter Solstice is coming. This December 21st will be the shortest day of the year in North America. What makes the Winter Solstice happen? … Read more

Can you imagine giving a speech in front of a million people? Would you be nervous? Excited? A six-year-old girl from Los Angeles did just that. She did spoke because she wanted to keep her … Read more

What is your favorite part about the holiday season? Is it spending time with your family? Is it eating delicious food? Or is it sharing presents with people you know? For some people, one of … Read more

You probably have a favorite book. Maybe there is a character that you love to read stories about. Maybe you like books that make you laugh. Maybe you like books that make you scared. But … Read more

You probably know the story people tell of the first Thanksgiving. Native Americans helped the Pilgrims of the Plymouth Colony. The Pilgrims had a feast to give thanks. But did you know that several other … Read more