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Her hair is pulled up inside a red scarf. Her sleeve is rolled up. Her arm looks powerful. Above her are the words “We Can Do It!” Have you seen this picture? It’s Rosie the … Read more

Two major athletic events will happen this winter. They are the 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The Olympic Games are a series of winter athletic competitions. The Paralympic Games are a similar series of … Read more

Have you ever seen a protest? If people disagree with something, they might decide to protest it. Sometimes they march. Sometimes they hold signs. Sometimes they stay away from it. In February 1960, a group … Read more

“The time is always right to do what is right.” These words were spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He worked hard to do the right thing for Americans. On January 15th, we celebrate … Read more

Towards the end of January, people look forward to the Super Bowl. Every year over 100 million Americans watch the Super Bowl on TV. That is almost one out of every three people in the … Read more

On one day in 1966, fifty inches of snow fell in Camden, NY! Can you believe that? That is about the height of many eight-year-olds! You might be thinking about what you’d do in all … Read more

For many, the end of December means one thing. Winter break! Some worry that any long breaks from school will turn students’ brains to mush. Well, there are many activities that are fun and can … Read more

Have you ever eaten a bug on purpose? Have you ever thought about eating a bug? If you’re like me, your first thought was “Yuck!” In some places in the world, eating bugs such as … Read more

If you don’t set your clock back an hour on November 4th you might get to school an hour early on Monday morning. Why? Because Daylight Saving Time is ending. But how did Daylight Saving … Read more

It was one day before Thanksgiving in 1989. Farmers from the National Turkey Federation presented President George H.W. Bush with a turkey. It seemed perfect for a Thanksgiving meal. The president disagreed. In front of … Read more