Scientists and engineers have been building and testing robots for many years! The history of robots spans from vacuum cleaners to computers and toys. Robots can be helpful in our daily lives. Robots help with … Read more
In December, some people celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. It started in 1992. The goal of this day is to promote the rights and the health of people who have disabilities. It’s … Read more
Jane Addams cared deeply about the rights of other people. December 10 is Jane Addams Day, a day to honor the spirit of Jane Addams. One way to do that is to look at people … Read more
Sangeeta Mangubhai is a scientist. She grew up in Fiji, an island country in the South Pacific. She was always near the water. Her family worked in the fishery. She knew she wanted to help … Read more
National Adoption Day is in November. On this day, many children are adopted into forever families. What exactly is adoption? Before a child is born, it grows inside its mother. Sometimes the parents who give … Read more
If you celebrate Thanksgiving with family or friends, you might eat foods like turkey, potatoes, and stuffing. Have you ever wondered why people serve turkey for this meal? Some people think that turkey was served … Read more
Happy Fall! Pumpkins have been growing all summer and are finally ready to be picked. There are 45 varieties of pumpkins and they are used in many different ways. Some pumpkins are used for decoration, … Read more
World Teachers’ Day is held every year in October. People started it to celebrate teachers and to help people all around the world understand the work that teachers do. Even though there are teachers all … Read more
People celebrate World Animal Day in October. The day started as a way to promote the protection of all animals. Dr. Jane Goodall is a champion for animals. She studied chimps in the wild and … Read more
Wanda Díaz-Merced always wanted to be a scientist. While growing up in Puerto Rico, she took pretend trips to faraway galaxies. As she got older, she began to really study the universe. She became an astronomer. But in her 20s, Díaz-Merced lost the ability to see. Astronomers depend … Read more
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