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How might a cow use a broom?
If you were going to make a birdhouse out of wood, you would probably use tools (something that helps do a task). A saw to cut the wood and a hammer to pound nails. Humans … Read more
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March Madness
Have you heard of March Madness? It’s the nickname for two giant basketball tournaments. The tournaments begin every year in March. The winners are crowned National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Champions for the year. Photo Credit: Melinda Nagy/Shutterstock
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Celebrating the Life of Jesse Jackson
Reverend Jesse Jackson died on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was an important African American leader. Let’s take a look at his life. Jesse Jackson was born in Greenville, South Carolina, in 1941. He grew up very poor. … Read more
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The Human Genome Project
Twenty-five years ago, on February 15, 2001, scientists made a big breakthrough. They had mapped almost all human genes in order. These scientists were working on the Human Genome Project. Genes carry information about a … Read more
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The Life of Claudette Colvin
This is Claudette Colvin at age 13. Just two years after this picture was taken, she was arrested. She lived in Montgomery, Alabama. She took the bus home after school. It was March 2, 1955. African Americans were not allowed to sit in the … Read more
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Who is pulling in the crab traps?
In 2023, a conservation group (group that helps protect land, water, or other resources) in British Columbia, Canada had a mystery to solve. They put crab traps (something used to catch animals) in the water. … Read more
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How Will the US Mint Celebrate Our Nation’s 250th Birthday?
You may have heard the old phrase “money doesn’t grow on trees.” Have you ever thought about where money actually comes from? A government agency called the US Mint is responsible for making all the nation’s coins. This year, the US … Read more
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The Voyage of the HMS Beagle
Imagine spending almost five years sailing around the world. Living on a boat the whole time! That is what Charles Darwin did from 1831–1836. He was the naturalist (a person who studies plants and … Read more
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Treasure: Stolen and Found!
What do you think of when you hear the word treasure? Treasure might be jewelry or art. It might be metals like gold or silver. These objects might be very old. Some treasure is kept … Read more
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Dr. Jane Goodall
Jane Goodall was a scientist who studied chimpanzees. She spent almost 30 years observing chimpanzees in the wild in Africa. She was known for patiently watching and waiting for groups of chimpanzees to get used … Read more