What do you picture when you think of concrete? You might picture sidewalks, roads, or bridges. Félix Candela Outeriño imagined something more creative. He was a Spanish and Mexican architect (someone who designs buildings). Candela … Read more
The artist, actor, and author Common started the Common Ground Foundation. A foundation is a group that does something to help others. Common wanted to help high school students. He knew they could have better … Read more
In many places in the world, people can vote for their leaders. They have a choice in who runs their countries. Some people don’t vote, though. They might not agree with any candidate. Maybe they … Read more
Emmett Chappelle was a scientist who was born in Phoenix, Arizona. He grew up in a time when schools were segregated. This meant that he attended an all-Black high school. In 1966, he began working … Read more
August 9th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The United Nations created the holiday in 1994 to honor indigenous people and cultures around the world. Indigenous people are the first people to live in an area. Indigenous … Read more
Bubba Wallace is NASCAR’s only Black driver right now. After the death of George Floyd at the hands of the police, many people marched to support the BLM movement. Bubba Wallace decided to show his … Read more
Fireworks are a fantastic outdoor show. Their bright bursts of color and loud booms can be seen and heard at Fourth of July and New Year’s Eve celebrations across the United States. But do you … Read more
National Postal Workers Day is July 1st. On that day, we thank the postal workers who bring us our mail. But how much do you know about the postal service? The postal service in the … Read more
Do you trip over toys on your floor? Do you have clothes that don’t fit you anymore? If you have something you don’t want or need, someone else might be able to use it. That’s … Read more
Have you ever seen so many fireflies? These fireflies are different from the ones you might see on a summer night. They are called synchronous fireflies because they “sync” their flashing and all flash at … Read more
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