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How Cities Work

November 29, 2018

Cities are packed with people. There is action all around—from street level to high in the sky and deep underground. In cities, people live, work, and play close together. Read on to learn more about city life. 1. Planes and…

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Food and Nutrition

Fish for Lunch

October 12, 2018

Salmon burgers. Salmon mac-and-cheese. These foods are on the school-lunch menu in Sitka, Alaska. The salmon comes from fishing in the area. This is thanks to Sitka’s Fish to Schools program. It brings wild-caught fish to local school lunchrooms. “Fish…

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Young Game Changers

Kids Doing Good

October 12, 2018

Would you like to help others? Do you see a problem in your community that needs to be solved? You can use your talents and interests to make a difference. That’s what these kids did. Let them inspire you. Alia…

People

Famous Firsts

January 24, 2018

Women are changing the world. They are breaking barriers. They are doing great things. March is Women’s History Month. To celebrate, meet five incredible females. Each was the first to do something big. The Astronaut The first African-American woman in…

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Food and Nutrition

A Taste of Tradition

September 14, 2014

Americans celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. Celebrations include parades, dances, and food. Here is a taste of delicious dishes from five Spanish-speaking countries. Cuba: Picadillo (peek-ah-dee-yoh) Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean. Rice…