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House Paint that Sweats

Can the paint on the outside of a house help keep the house cool in hot weather? Yes. Some types of paint reflect (to bounce back from the surface of an object) up to 80 … Read more

This is Dolly Parton. She was a famous country music singer. She also found success as an actress and a businesswoman. She had a very generous spirit and used her success to help others.   Dolly Parton was born in 1946 in Sevier … Read more

Remembering September 11

September 11, 2001, is the date of one of the worst attacks on US soil in American history. This year is the 25th anniversary of that terrible day known as 9/11.  This September 11, people will gather in New York … Read more

National Lefthanders Day

When people do tasks like writing, drawing, or brushing their teeth, they usually prefer to use one hand or the other. People who are right-handed prefer to use their right hand. Those who are left-handed prefer to use their left hand. Some people … Read more

Barack Obama Presidential Library and Museum Opens June 18, 2026

This is President Barack Obama. He was the 44th president of the United States. He was also the first African American president. On June 18, 2026, the Obama Presidential Center opens. It is in Chicago. People can visit to learn more about President Obama and … Read more

Astronaut Aldrin is photographed by Astronaut Armstrong on the Moon during Apollo 11.

Going to the Moon—A Series of “Firsts”

NASA astronauts went to the Moon over fifty years ago. This led to a series of “firsts.” It was the first time a human walked on the Moon. The first Moon rocks were brought back … Read more

America Turns 250 in 2026!

It’s America’s birthday! This year America turns 250!  A group called America250 has many plans to celebrate this milestone. Let’s look at a few.  Photo Credit: gary718/Shutterstock

A bird nest on a tree branch with five blue eggs inside.

What factors affect egg shape?

Bird eggs come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Bird eggs have a range of shapes from round to oval shaped. Some eggs are larger on one end than the other. The scientists wondered how bird … Read more

Earth Day

On April 22, 2026, people will celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day is a special day. Over one billion people throughout the world are expected to participate. That’s five times the number of people that watched the Super Bowl!  Photo Credit: … Read more

Woodpecker finch using stick as a tool for foraging.

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