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A Day to Make a Difference! 

One day each year Americans come together to help others. This day is called the National Make a Difference Day. It is a special day. It happens on the fourth Saturday in October. On this … Read more

World Cleanup Day: Working Together for a Cleaner Earth

Every year, people all over the world take part in World Cleanup Day. This is a day when people work together. They clean up trash and encourage others to take care of the Earth, too. … Read more

Deadly Flash Floods Ravage Central Texas

Flash floods hit parts of Central Texas on July 4 (sudden flooding after heavy rain). The flooding took place after a lot of rain. The rain caused the Guadalupe River to rise 26 feet. One … Read more

The Hubble Space Telescope Turns 35

In April of 2025, the Hubble Space Telescope celebrated its 35th birthday. A telescope is a tool that makes far-away objects seem closer. Hubble is a special kind of telescope that is in space. It … Read more

Choosing a New Pope

Pope Francis, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, died in April. A new pope was elected on May 8, 2025. Cardinal Robert Prevost, from Chicago, Illinois, was chosen. He is now Pope Leo XIV. … Read more

Closeup of mosquito biting a person's skin

Can Clothes Protect You from Mosquito Bites?

Mosquito bites are itchy and annoying. They can also cause dangerous diseases. These diseases affect millions of people each year. Experts recommend wearing long clothing to protect yourself against mosquito bites. But mosquitoes can bite … Read more

Remembering the ‘People’s Pope’

Pope Francis was the leader of the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years. He died peacefully on April 21, 2025. He was 88 years old. Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, … Read more

Alaskan Volcano Shows Signs of Eruption

Scientists have reported an increase in earthquake activity at Mount Spurr. Mount Spurr is an active volcano [opening in Earth’s surface] in Alaska. Earthquakes are a warning sign of an eruption [outpouring of melted rock … Read more

Perspectives: Changing Place Names

Did you know that the names of places can change? New York City used to be called New Amsterdam. There’s a big city in Turkey that’s called Istanbul today. It used to be called Constantinople. … Read more

Insect Invaders

If you see this insect, smash it. Why? It is an invasive species called the spotted lanternfly, or SLF. Invasive species are nonnative organisms that cause harm. Nonnative means that it does not naturally live … Read more