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You may have heard the old phrase “money doesn’t grow on trees.” Have you ever thought about where money actually comes from? A government agency called the US Mint is responsible for making all the nation’s coins. This year, the US … Read more
What do you think of when you hear the word treasure? Treasure might be jewelry or art. It might be metals like gold or silver. These objects might be very old. Some treasure is kept … Read more
Have you ever heard of a primatologist? This is a scientist who studies primates. This includes monkeys, apes, and chimpanzees. Jane Goodall worked as a primatologist for more than 60 years. She studied chimpanzees and how they live. The chimpanzees let Goodall get very close to them. Goodall … Read more
One day each year Americans come together to help others. This day is called the National Make a Difference Day. It is a special day. It happens on the fourth Saturday in October. On this … Read more
Every year, people all over the world take part in World Cleanup Day. This is a day when people work together. They clean up trash and encourage others to take care of the Earth, too. … Read more
Flash floods hit parts of Central Texas on July 4 (sudden flooding after heavy rain). The flooding took place after a lot of rain. The rain caused the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet. One … Read more
Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, died in April. A new pope was elected on May 8, 2025. Cardinal Robert Prevost, from Chicago, Illinois, was chosen. He is now Pope Leo XIV. … Read more
Pope Francis was the leader of the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years. He died peacefully on April 21, 2025. He was 88 years old. Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, … Read more
Scientists have reported an increase in earthquake activity at Mount Spurr. Mount Spurr is an active volcano [opening in Earth’s surface] in Alaska. Earthquakes are a warning sign of an eruption [outpouring of melted rock … Read more
Did you know that the names of places can change? New York City used to be called New Amsterdam. There’s a big city in Turkey that’s called Istanbul today. It used to be called Constantinople. … Read more
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