Most people like ice cream. Favorite flavors include vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. What makes ice cream so good? The combination of ingredients (materials used to make something) gives ice cream its taste and texture (how … Read more
This is Chicago on July 18, 2026. On that day, Chicago had the worst air quality anywhere in the world. Other communities throughout the Midwest also experienced very unhealthy and hazardous air quality. Many outdoor facilities were closed. This included public swimming … Read more
The United States of America includes 50 states and the capital district of Washington, DC. Did you know it includes 13 territories as well? A US territory is land that is part of the United States but is … Read more
Carnival rides! Delicious food! Contests! What do all these things have in common? You can find them all at a state fair. State fairs showcase the agriculture, industry, and culture of a state. Fairs started as events where locals could show off … Read more
Around the United States, students are getting ready for their first day of school. Many families have traditions to start the school year. Some families take a picture to start each year. Others have a special breakfast. Around the world, students also prepare for the … Read more
This summer, the World Cup will kick off on June 11, 2026. The World Cup is one of most popular global sporting events. It is a month-long men’s soccer tournament. Over one billion people around the world will watch the games. There is also a Women’s … Read more
Can you imagine being able to see the sun at night? For parts of summer in some countries, you can see the sun at midnight! Earth is tilted, or leaning to the side, as it moves around the sun. This … Read more
When you observe a bee collecting nectar from a flower, you are watching the first step in the formation of honey. That’s right, honey begins with nectar (a sugary liquid produced by flowers)! A bee … Read more
Have you ever heard of the term “freedom of the press”? It is an important part of the United States Constitution. But what does “freedom of the press” mean? The press includes news reporters who share the news on tv or radio or in … Read more
Every year in May, many people go to a stadium called Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. They watch the Kentucky Derby! This is a horse race that first started in 1875. Horses run on a racetrack that is 1 ¼ miles long. They usually finish the race in about 2 minutes! The … Read more
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