Canada is a nation directly to the north of the United States. They are known for hockey more than soccer. The Canadian men’s soccer team qualified for the World Cup. It was the first time … Read more
One of the most beautiful phenomena in nature is the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights. Aurora comes from the name of the Roman god of the dawn. Borealis comes from the Greek … Read more
In 2019, a photographer for the Field Museum of Chicago, Illinois, took a photograph at the Meskwaki Annual Powwow. This is a large gathering and celebration of people from the Meskwaki Nation. The Meskwaki Nation … Read more
Henri Landwirth survived the Holocaust and later moved to Florida. He became a successful businessman and hotel owner. One day, he was asked to help find lodging for a girl named Amy. She wanted to … Read more
During the month of September, we celebrate Hispanic American heritage and culture. Mario Molina was born in Mexico. As a boy, he played with toy chemistry sets. When he grew up, Mario studied chemical engineering. … Read more
Schools are welcoming children back to the classroom this year. As we get back to learning, let’s remember it’s important to be welcoming to everyone. We have differences. We come from different backgrounds. We have … Read more
Look at the picture above. It shows a painting with two self-portraits. The artist, Frida Kahlo, is standing in front of the painting. In the self-portrait on the left, she is wearing a European-style wedding … Read more
Have you ever wondered how people shape glass? If you bend glass, it will break. Glass used for glassblowing is melted in a furnace. The solid glass becomes a soft, hot liquid called molten glass. … Read more
Summer is a nice time to relax and enjoy yourself after a long school year. But maybe you remember your teacher reminding you to do some summer reading before school let out. Maybe you’ve seen … Read more
This summer, across Europe, many places reached 100 °F for the first time ever. Over ten cities in the United States recorded their highest temperature ever. Summer heat waves have become a serious issue throughout … Read more
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