On October 4, Rishi Sunak became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The prime minister is the head of the state in the United Kingdom. Rishi Sunak has Indian heritage. India was once a … Read more
Hurricanes are huge storms. Some hurricanes are hundreds of miles wide. They can be dangerous, too. In September, Hurricane Ian hit the west coast of Florida. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds, and large … Read more
Have you seen signs for elections in people’s yards? They are for midterm elections. What exactly are midterm elections? Midterm elections are elections that take place in the middle of a president’s term. Voters do … Read more
Paleontologists are scientists who study dinosaurs and fossils. Fossils are preserved remains of prehistoric life. Bones, teeth, and footprints are types of fossils. Paleontologists use this information to understand what life was like when dinosaurs … Read more
On September 28, Hurricane Ian struck Florida, causing catastrophic damage [unrepairable physical damage] to many Florida communities. It speed of the winds was 150 miles per hour. This makes Ian one of the strongest hurricanes … Read more
Have you ever looked at the sky through a telescope? A telescope makes stars and planets appear closer to Earth. The James Webb Space Telescope, or Webb, is the most powerful space telescope ever built. … Read more
On September 8, 2022, Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at the age of 96. She was monarch of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. The United Kingdom includes England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, while … Read more
At the end of July, heavy rains caused deadly flooding in Kentucky. The flooding put many people in danger. It also damaged roads and bridges, making it difficult to rescue those people. At least 39 … Read more
Do you know anyone that has run a long race? Salmon are fish that train their whole lives for one event. It’s called the salmon run. But salmon do not run, they swim. Once a … Read more
Have you heard people talking about high prices? You may have noticed they mentioned the word inflation. Currently, the United States is experiencing its worst inflation in 40 years. What is inflation and what is … Read more
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