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Butterflies on the Rise

Monarch butterflies do a lot for us. They’re pollinators. They help plants make seeds and fruits. In 2022, these butterflies became endangered. This was due to climate change. But there’s good news: The eastern monarch butterfly population is growing. It…

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One Big Herd

What animals live in your backyard? Squirrels? Birds? Deer? In India, elephants are a common sight. People have to share space with them. This inspired an art project. It’s called The Great Elephant Migration. Its purpose is to remind us…

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Hi, Neighbor!

Indian elephants aren’t like other elephants. They’re smaller, for one thing. But the animals that inspired The Great Elephant Migration are different in another way, too. They live alongside people. Indian elephants like to live in a specific kind…

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Eagles Soar

The bald eagle is a symbol of strength. These raptors are large. Their wingspan can be eight feet. But not so long ago, their population was weak. Today, the birds are a success story for conservation. Saving Bald Eagles In…

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Stomping Grounds

A “dinosaur highway” has been discovered in Oxfordshire, England. This is what experts are calling a set of dinosaur tracks that have been uncovered. The find was announced in January. There are more than 200 prints. They date back 166…

Change-Makers

In the United States, money features images of people. They’re important people from history. Almost all of the people on money have been men. But new quarters feature famous women. That’s thanks to a program that started in 2022. It’s…

Entertainment

Historic Hits

Historical Records is the newest podcast from Story Pirates. Each episode turns a person’s life story into a hip-hop song. Broadway actress Nimene Wureh hosts the show. “The purpose is to highlight people who are underrepresented. People who did amazing…

United States

Election 2024

A United States presidential election is coming up. Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, November 5. Some people will vote by mail even sooner. The winner of the election will lead the country for the next four years. …