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The United States government has three branches. Congress is the legislative branch. It makes laws. Congress is made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Take a look! This is the U.S. Capitol building. It is in Washington,…
There are many historic buildings and monuments in Washington, D.C. Learn about some of them on this map. 1. This is The White House. The president and his or her family live here. It is where the president works. 2.…
On Earth Day, people all around the world help the planet. But you can help the planet anytime. Recycling is an important way to do this. Do you recycle? Read on to learn more about it. What Can I Recycle?…
This Earth Day, why not make a compost bin? Put some soil in a plastic bin or tub. Add leaves and twigs. Moisten with water. Now you can add scraps of fruits and vegetables. You can also add coffee grounds…
Many animals come from eggs. A female animal lays the eggs. After some time, a baby animal breaks out of the shell. Take a look. Most snakes come from eggs. Female snakes lay eggs on the ground. Some wrap…
1. Egg Female frogs lay eggs. Tadpoles hatch from these eggs. It takes one to three weeks for the eggs to hatch. 2. Tadpole A tadpole is born with a tail but no legs. The tadpole lives in…
On April 10, 1912, the Titanic set sail on its first voyage. Many passengers were aboard the cruise ship. It was supposed to cross across the Atlantic Ocean. It set off from England to New York. Four days later,…
Scientists have found many artifacts from the Titanic deep in the ocean. Let’s take a look. Mug The White Star Line was the company that ran the Titanic. Vest People left everything behind when they got into the lifeboats. Playing…
Clouds are made up of tiny water droplets and other particles. When the water droplets get heavy, they fall to the ground. This is called precipitation. There are different forms of precipitation. Look out! Some days are rainy. Rain…
Clouds come in many forms. They are named after their shape and how high in the sky they are. Get the scoop on four types of clouds. Thin and Feathery When it’s nice out, you might see cirrus clouds. They…
It’s good to know what’s going on in the world and in your community. Reporters keep us informed. They gather the facts and write news stories. Here’s how a reporter gets the scoop. Reporters do research. Reporters read books and…
Being a reporter is a big job. Jasmine Aguilera is a news reporter for TIME magazine. She writes stories on many topics. One of them is immigration. That is the movement of people from one country to another. Here is…
Trees are an important part of life on Earth. They create the air we breathe. They give us shade and fruit. They are a home for animals. There are many types of trees. But all trees have the same parts.…
As seasons change, so do trees. They change as the weather does. Do you notice any of these changes in the trees near your home? Spring The weather warms. A tree awakens and grows buds. The buds will become…
Look up at the night sky. If it is clear, you’ll see stars. You might see just one or two. Or you might see stars filling the sky. Let’s learn about them. Twinkle, Twinkle Stars are bright balls of hot…
A group of stars is called a constellation. The shape seems to form a picture. Here are four constellations. Have you seen them in the night sky? Scorpius is one of the brightest constellations in the sky. It looks like…
Eyes are like cameras. They see the world around us. They send images to the brain. Take a closer look to learn about our incredible eyes. Colorful Eyes Look in a mirror. What color are your eyes? Eyes can be…
Look at the diagram. It shows the different parts of an eye. The parts work together to help a person see. The CORNEA has no color. It is clear. Light hits the cornea first. The IRIS is the colored part…
Black people have been treated unfairly in the United States. Martin Luther King Jr. fought against unfair laws. Learn more about King and how he helped our country and its people. A Better Future King wanted his kids to live…
February is Black History Month. Here are four firsts in Black history. These famous people led the way. She won a big match. Althea Gibson was the first Black tennis champion at Wimbledon. She won the big match in…
