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Snake Bites That Save Lives
Snake bites can be very dangerous. Tim Friede knows this all too well. The Wisconsin man was hospitalized after two cobra bites. But that did not keep him away from snakes. In fact, it had … Read more
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Flex Your Ear Muscles!
Not everyone can wiggle their ears, but everyone has ear muscles. These ears muscles flex when you are trying hard to listen. You don’t even have to think about it! When a dog hears a … Read more
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Greenland: The Land of Giant Glaciers
Imagine a huge island covered in ice and snow almost all year. This cool place is called Greenland! Not only is Greenland an island, it is also a nation. Much of Greenland is covered … Read more
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Happy 250th Birthday, America!
Fireworks! Parades! Red, white, and blue! What do these things make you think of? The United States of America’s birthday, of course! America has a very big birthday coming up—its 250th birthday, to be exact. … Read more
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Why Can’t Some People Spin a Toy Hoop?
Can you keep a toy hoop up? A toy hoop is a plastic ring that you twirl around your body. The motion of your body keeps the hoop up. It spins around your waist. Some … Read more
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Get to Know Lisbon: Portugal’s Elegant Capital City
Portugal is a country in Europe. It is located on the Iberian Peninsula (land surrounded by water on three sides). The country shares a border with Spain. Portugal’s capital and largest city is Lisbon. There … Read more
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James Weldon Johnson: A Man of Many Talents
James Weldon Johnson was a man who was good at many things. He did a lot of different jobs in his life. He is mainly known as a writer and a civil rights leader. He … Read more
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The Art and Science of Neon Lights
You might have seen these types of lighted signs hanging outside of stores in your town. These are neon lights. They are named after one of the gases used to give them their glow. Neon … Read more
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Fazlur Khan: Reaching for the Sky
Fazlur Khan was an Asian American engineer. He designed very tall buildings. His ideas changed the way people build skyscrapers. Khan was born on April 3, 1929. He was born in what is now Bangladesh. … Read more
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There’s Lots to See and Do in Kansas!
Kansas is in a region called the Great Plains. It’s located roughly in the middle of the country. Kansas has many farms and ranches. Let’s explore some interesting things to see and do around the … Read more