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Did you know that some plants are carnivorous? That means they eat meat. They eat insects and small animals. Here are four carnivorous plants. Cobra Lily This plant looks like a snake. Insects try to eat its nectar. They get…
Plants are made up of different parts. Study this sunflower. Learn how each part helps it grow.
As the temperatures are getting warmer, spring and summer sports seasons are starting up. A news story about sports can take many different approaches. A sports journalist might write a profile of a player. A reporter might cover the highlights…
Summer is just around the corner! In the summer, days are longer. Temperatures are higher. Your body reacts to heat and sun. Read about the effects below. Sweat When you get hot, you sweat. Sweat leaves your skin through your…
There are lots of fun things to do in the summer. But too much heat or sun is unhealthy. Stay safe in the summer. Be prepared for the weather. Here are some tips. 1. Drink lots of water, even if…
News stories about the environment can cover a wide range of topics, such as pollution, extreme weather, and endangered animals. Sometimes, they look at solutions to environmental problems. Or a journalist might write about what someone is doing to help…
In the United States, four national holidays happen during the summer season. The first is in May. The last is in September. How does your family observe these holidays? Memorial Day This holiday honors U.S. military members who died…
Did you know that fireworks are thousands of years old? The earliest fireworks were made about 2,000 years ago. That was in China. People roasted bamboo. Bamboo stalks are hollow. Air inside exploded! Later, people filled the stalks with…
Sometimes, news stories cover specialized topics that require background knowledge the average reader might not have. For this type of story, a journalist might write an explainer article. An explainer provides what readers need to know about a complex topic.…
From an early age, Jane Goodall has worked with wildlife. She cares about protecting the environment. She hopes to inspire young people to do the same. Goodall loves animals. She has studied chimpanzees and their habitat. She learned that…
Roots & Shoots helps young people make a difference. Its Four-Step Formula can get you started. 1. Get engaged. Read stories about other kids who are making a difference. Think about what interests you. 2. Observe. Map your community. What…
News stories about STEAM highlight events or discoveries in science, technology, the arts, engineering, or math. A STEAM story might describe an important scientific paper, a new novel, or an innovative construction project. Many of the most newsworthy topics today…
Meet Cheresse Thornhill-Goldson. She is a sneaker designer. She has designed shoes for athletes and other people. She also mentors students. They follow in her footsteps. Learn more about her career. Starting Out Thornhill-Goldson started drawing sneakers in fifth grade.…
Writers work on more than books. They help create stories all around us. Here are three professional writers and their jobs. On the Screen (Above) Taneka Stotts loved cartoons as a kid. Now she is a screenwriter. She writes scripts…
Do you know what’s going on in your community? Keeping informed about global events is important, but it’s also good to know what’s happening where you live. This is where local news comes in. Community newspapers and local TV news…
El compost es un fertilizante natural. Está hecho de restos de comida. Estos se descomponen o se desintegran. Luego se pueden agregar al suelo. ¿Qué puedes compostar? Puedes compostar material vegetal. Esto incluye cáscaras de verduras y recortes de jardín.…
