Social Studies

Migrating Elephants Spread Joy—and a Message

Elephants are on the march—and they may be coming to a city near you! You might be wondering what kind of mess they will cause as they stomp through streets and parks. But don’t worry. … Read more

The Teenager Who Explored the South Pole

Did you know the United States had expeditions to Antarctica? It was on one of these expeditions in 1956 that the young Robert Barger III arrived on the icy continent. When Barger was 17, … Read more

Heroes of the Montgomery Bus Boycott

Not so long ago, many places in our country had laws that were unfair to Black people. These laws kept Black people and White people separate. For example, some places had laws that Black people … Read more

Wildfires Devastate Los Angeles Neighborhoods

Wildfires tore through Los Angeles, California, over the past month. The neighborhoods of Altadena and Pacific Palisades were the hardest hit. Many thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes. It took firefighters weeks … Read more

The Incredible Hoover Dam!

Have you ever seen a giant wall holding back tons of water? That’s exactly what the Hoover Dam does! This amazing structure is one of the largest dams in the United States. It is located … Read more

Canadian Rockies Wildlife Safari

Have you ever heard of the Canadian Rockies? It is a group of mountains in Canada. It is a wild place! Let’s explore some of the wild animals that you might see there on a … Read more

Celebrating World Braille Day

January 4th is World Braille Day! Braille is a coded system of raised dots. Braille helps blind and visually impaired people read. The United Nations began World Braille Day in 2018. About 36 million people … Read more

How Reading Influenced MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech

January 20 is MLK Day. On this day we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was an important civil rights leader in our country. He spent his life fighting for … Read more

Honoring the Life of Former President Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter died peacefully in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, on Sunday, December 29. He was 100 years old. He was the 39th President of the United States (1977–1981). Although he only served one term, … Read more

Geography and Ecosystems of Australia and New Zealand

Australia and New Zealand are two countries in the Southern Hemisphere. These countries have a variety of geographic regions. They also have many ecosystems. An ecosystem is an area where plants, animals, and the environment … Read more