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
February is Black History Month. Have you ever heard of Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett? Let’s find out more about her! In 2019, across the world, a lot of people became sick. The people were sick with … Read more
The Winter Olympics start on February 4 in Beijing, China. What do you know about Beijing? The Winter Olympics take place every four years in different cities around the world. The Olympics this year are … Read more
Isn’t it fun to jump in puddles? Do you know why puddles happen? When there is a lot of rain in a short time, puddles form on pavements and roads. Sometimes heavy rain or large … Read more
In January, we celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was not the only one in his family who fought for the rights of others. His only granddaughter, Yolanda Renee King, was … Read more
Some people go to state parks to hike, camp, or have picnics. Crystal River State Park is a Florida state park. Visitors there might fish on the coast or bird-watch on a trail. But most … Read more
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