Did you know the United States had expeditions to Antarctica? It was on one of these expeditions in 1956 that the young Robert Barger III arrived on the icy continent. When Barger was 17, … Read more
Water bears are tiny animals with a hidden superpower. These cute creatures are nearly indestructible. Though they are sometimes called “bears,” the tiny animals are actually more similar to insects and spiders. Water bears have … Read more
Not so long ago, many places in our country had laws that were unfair to Black people. These laws kept Black people and White people separate. For example, some places had laws that Black people … Read more
Gophers might be destructive in your yard, but scientists found that they have the opposite effect in recovering ecosystems. Mount St. Helens is a volcano in Washington state. It erupted in 1980 and destroyed miles … Read more
January 20 is MLK Day. On this day we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King was an important civil rights leader in our country. He spent his life fighting for … Read more
This month we explore some fun facts about snow. Snow is NOT frozen rain. Sleet is frozen rain. Snow is frozen water vapor [the gas form of water]. Snow forms when water vapor changes into … Read more
History is more than just a sequence of events. History is also about people and culture. You can learn much about Arizona’s history through food. Native peoples have lived in the Southwest United States for … Read more
Think about your traits (characteristics of living things). What color are your eyes? What color is your hair? How tall are you? You might share some traits with family members. There might be other traits … Read more
You might have recently heard about “corn sweat” on the news. Does corn really sweat? And how can it affect our weather? Corn releases moisture. And like sweat, it evaporates,or changes from a liquid to … Read more
NASA is using the Navajo language to name landmarks on Mars. In doing so, they hope to honor the Navajo people and their language. Naming rocks and other features can help NASA keep track of … Read more
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