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The Sky is the Limit!

Today, skyscrapers can be found in almost every big city, but it hasn’t always been that way. The first skyscraper was built in the 1880s. It was only ten stories tall. Before the mid-1800s, most … Read more

United Nations Sets Its Sights on the Future

Last year, the United Nations (UN) celebrated 75 years since its creation. This year the UN looks ahead to the next 75 years. What challenges will world nations face? How can world leaders improve people’s … Read more

Why Do Lightning Bugs Glow?

Some call them lightning bugs. Others call them fireflies. These are different names for the insects that light up our summer evenings. But do you know how or why they light up? Lightning bugs have … Read more

What Happens at Political Conventions?

Thousands of reporters, and every TV network is covering them this summer. This year even social media influencers are covering them. You’ve probably heard about political conventions. What is a political convention, and what happens … Read more

The Cicadas Are Coming!

This spring and summer, billions of cicadas will crawl out of the ground. Some cicadas come out every year, but this year is different. Two groups will emerge at the same time. One group has … Read more

Claudia Sheinbaum Makes History as the First Female President of Mexico

This week, history was made in Mexico. On Sunday, June 2, the people of Mexico voted for president. They elected Claudia Sheinbaum. She won by a very large amount. She will be the first female … Read more

The Long Journey of the Olympic Torch

This July, the Olympic Games take place in Paris, France. An important part of the Olympics is already underway. The fire from the Olympic torch has already been lit. Now, it makes its long journey … Read more

Looking for Life on Mars

Could an ancient lake on Mars have supported life? We may soon find out! Perseverance is a rover [vehicle that lands on other planets or the Moon to collect data] that is exploring an area … Read more

Marking the 70th Year Since Brown v. Board of Education

Do you know the term “separate but equal”? Until the 1950s, this term was used as an excuse to segregate [separate] people by race. At that time, Black people did not have the same rights … Read more

What Is a Solar Eclipse?

On April 8, 2024 many people in the U.S. experienced a total solar eclipse. A total eclipse is a rare event. They happen in the same location on Earth about once every 375 years. And … Read more