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This summer, across Europe, many places reached 100 °F for the first time ever. Over ten cities in the United States recorded their highest temperature ever. Summer heat waves have become a serious issue throughout … Read more

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During the month of June, you may see people flying rainbow flags. You might see parades. You may see other celebrations with the name Pride. That’s because June is Pride Month. What exactly does Pride … Read more

Look at the tree in the picture above. What do you notice about its shape? Why do you think it grew that way? Native Americans grew trees to give directions to important locations. They were … Read more

Have you seen a building like the one pictured above? It’s called a synagogue. A synagogue is a place where the Jewish religion is practiced. Usually, a rabbi oversees a synagogue. A rabbi is a … Read more

Just as each person is unique, so is each tree. Most trees grow straight up toward the sky. But some trees grow sideways. What should we do if a tree grows sideways across a pathway? … Read more

April is Arab American Heritage Month. Arab Americans are Americans who came to the United States from Arab nations or are descendants of Arab immigrants. A group of 22 countries stretching from North Africa to … Read more

March is Women’s History Month. This celebration of how women have contributed to history has been celebrated in the United States since 1987. How did this observation begin? Back in 1978, a school district in … Read more

February is Black History Month. Have you ever heard of Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett? Let’s find out more about her!  In 2019, across the world, a lot of people became sick. The people were sick with … Read more

The Winter Olympics start on February 4 in Beijing, China. What do you know about Beijing? The Winter Olympics take place every four years in different cities around the world. The Olympics this year are … Read more