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Critically Endangered Animals

What does “endangered species” mean? A species is a group of similar living things. Tigers, butterflies, trees, and flowers are all different species. A species is considered endangered if there are so few left alive … Read more

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People Who Came To Ellis Island

Ellis Island was a place where immigrants came to the United States. On January 1, 1892, the island opened in New York Harbor. Ellis Island closed in 1954, but you can visit a museum there … Read more

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Dr. Andrea Mia Ghez Discovers Giant Black Hole

Have you ever heard of a black hole? Black holes are objects in space. They have so much gravity, not even light can escape them. Scientists recently found a giant black hole. It is at the center of our galaxy, the Milky Way. It has more than … Read more

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What Is Gratitude?

During the holidays, we often feel grateful. But experts tell us that it is good to have gratitude all the time, not just at the holidays. What exactly is gratitude? It’s being thankful for the … Read more

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How Did Rosa Parks Start a Movement?

In 1955, Rosa Parks lived in Montgomery, Alabama. The laws there segregated, or separated, White and African Americans. White and African American students, for example, went to different schools. African Americans could not eat at … Read more

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The Science of Food

You probably like to eat pizza. But do you like to make it? If you do, you are a chef and a scientist! When you make pizza dough, you mix yeast with water. This makes … Read more

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Forget Me Not Day and Braille

November 10 is a special day called Forget Me Not Day. It’s a day that we reach out to other people. It’s fun to get letters from people. We know they are thinking of us. … Read more

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What Is a Swing State?

You might have heard the words “swing state” in the news. What is a swing state? People in the United States vote for President. In 48 states, the winner of the votes in the state … Read more