Have you ever run in a race or a fun run in your community? Can you imagine running 26.2 miles? Runners from around the world go to Boston, Massachusetts, to do just that. Every year … Read more
Have you noticed rows of white metal objects like the picture above? While they don’t look like the old-fashioned wooden windmills of storybooks, these are windmills. More and more windmills are being used to produce … Read more
Maria Telkes was a scientist and an inventor. She studied physical chemistry. Telkes learned that heat from sunlight could be used as energy. Energy from the heat of the Sun is called solar energy. Solar … Read more
Suitcases and bags lined the sidewalk outside Agawam High School in Massachusetts. Students weren’t preparing for a trip, though. Those suitcases and bags were full of emergency supplies. They contained canned food, water, blankets, and … Read more
In honor of Women’s History Month, let’s explore the work of Zelia Maria Magdalena Nuttall. She made history in the field of archaeology. Archaeology is the study of objects people left behind, such as tools and … Read more
Winter can be a fun time to look for birds. Winter birds visit backyards in search of food and water. They also look for shelter from the wintry weather. Winter birds do not migrate to … Read more
He was one of the first Americans to die in the struggle for freedom. He was an African American. Who was Crispus Attucks and why was he killed? Crispus Attucks was believed to be the … Read more
Pelé was a famous soccer player and humanitarian. A humanitarian works to improve the health and happiness of people in need. Pelé died on December 29, 2022. He was 82 years old. People around the … Read more
During the winter months, some people turn on heat in their homes to stay warm. Some homes are built out of bricks, wood, and cement. Did you know there are houses built out of snow? … Read more
Central Park is a beautiful and peaceful park in the middle of New York City. It is surrounded by a low stone wall with many entryways. These are called gates. The names of the original … Read more
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