During the month of June, you may see people flying rainbow flags. You might see parades. You may see other celebrations with the name Pride. That’s because June is Pride Month. What exactly does Pride … Read more
Look at the tree in the picture above. What do you notice about its shape? Why do you think it grew that way? Native Americans grew trees to give directions to important locations. They were … Read more
Imagine you are on an island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Your destination is hundreds of miles away. Maps and compasses do not exist. The environment is the only thing you can use … Read more
Have you seen a building like the one pictured above? It’s called a synagogue. A synagogue is a place where the Jewish religion is practiced. Usually, a rabbi oversees a synagogue. A rabbi is a … Read more
Just as each person is unique, so is each tree. Most trees grow straight up toward the sky. But some trees grow sideways. What should we do if a tree grows sideways across a pathway? … Read more
Do you know anyone who is shy? Someone who is shy usually keeps to themselves. Some people get nervous around strangers. They may cross their arms or turn away to try to feel comfortable. Believe … Read more
April is Arab American Heritage Month. Arab Americans are Americans who came to the United States from Arab nations or are descendants of Arab immigrants. A group of 22 countries stretching from North Africa to … Read more
Do you like to come up with ideas, build things, and help other people? You could be an inventor. Thomas Edison was a famous inventor. He was born in 1847 and lost most of his … Read more
March is Women’s History Month. This celebration of how women have contributed to history has been celebrated in the United States since 1987. How did this observation begin? Back in 1978, a school district in … Read more
Dr. Gladys West was born on October 27, 1930, in Sutherland, Virginia. When she was young, Gladys decided to focus on her studies. She hoped that if she worked hard, she could choose a job … Read more
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