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Amazing Kelp Forests
Kelp is a type of seaweed. It looks like tall grass, but it is not a plant. Kelp does not have roots. It uses a structure called a holdfast to grip the ocean floor. Kelp … Read more
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Trial by Jury
December 15th is Bill of Rights Day. We celebrate the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The Bill of Rights gives certain freedoms and rights to the citizens of … Read more
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Ellis Island
International Migrants Day is December 18th. We honor people who have made the brave journey from one country to another to live a better life. Today, modern communication systems and transportation systems make it easier … Read more
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Sundial Bridge
The Sundial Bridge is located at the Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding, California. It is a real eye catcher. It is also one of the world’s largest working sundials! Light hits the bridge and casts a … Read more
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What Was Special About King Tut?
King Tutankhamun (King Tut) was a pharaoh in ancient Egypt. He became pharaoh, or king, when he was nine years old. He is not famous for doing many things when he was king. He is … Read more
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Thanksgiving in Guam
Thanksgiving is on its way. Many people celebrate Thanksgiving by eating turkey. But have you ever heard of people eating fish on Thanksgiving? If you have, you might know somebody from Guam. Guam is a … Read more
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What Made an Entire Colorado Community Move Three Times?
Today the community of Dillon, Colorado sits on the shore of a lake. People enjoy fishing, swimming, and sailing at the Dillon Reservoir. Before 1961, Dillon, Colorado was very different. There was no lake. It … Read more
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Squirreling Away
What is winter like where you live? Are you getting ready for colder weather? Have you pulled your sled out? What about your gloves and winter boots? Animals prepare for winter, too. Eastern gray squirrels find most … Read more
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Women’s Professional Baseball
The World Series is popular today. But in the fall of 1942, young men 18 and over were drafted to fight in World War II. Many baseball teams didn’t have enough members to play. What … Read more
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Why Do We Have a National Fire Prevention Month?
October is Fire Prevention Month. It’s a great time to think about how we can stay safe from fires. But how did Fire Prevention Month start? President Calvin Coolidge started the first National Fire Prevention … Read more