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National Adoption Day is in November. On this day, many children are adopted into forever families. What exactly is adoption? Before a child is born, it grows inside its mother. Sometimes the parents who give … Read more

If you celebrate Thanksgiving with family or friends, you might eat foods like turkey, potatoes, and stuffing. Have you ever wondered why people serve turkey for this meal? Some people think that turkey was served … Read more

World Teachers’ Day is held every year in October. People started it to celebrate teachers and to help people all around the world understand the work that teachers do. Even though there are teachers all … Read more

People celebrate World Animal Day in October. The day started as a way to promote the protection of all animals. Dr. Jane Goodall is a champion for animals. She studied chimps in the wild and … Read more

Today, there are buildings all over the world that stretch up into the sky, a hundred stories or taller. The tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, is more than 160 stories! But skyscrapers … Read more

If you’ve been learning remotely for over a year, going back to school might feel different. You might need to wear a mask to school. If you aren’t used to wearing a mask all the … Read more

You have probably seen the Olympic games in the news this summer. But have you heard of the Paralympics? “Para” means “alongside.” The Paralympic Games take place right after the Olympic games. They are in … Read more

Every August, communities across the country have events for National Night Out. National Night Out is “America’s Night Out Against Crime.” This event helps people learn how to reduce crime. National Night Out has another … Read more

The United States Mint makes coins. The Mint recently announced a new four-year program. It will honor women who did important things in the United States. Their images will appear on quarters starting in January, … Read more

A Global Positioning System (GPS) is a system with three parts: satellites, ground stations, and receivers. More than 30 satellites circle Earth. They send out constant signals. Ground stations use radar to track the satellites. … Read more