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In New York City's Central Park, 22 statues honor men. Four statues show fictional females. One is of Mother Goose. Another is of Alice from the book Alice in Wonderland. Pam Elam wants to honor real women. Elam started the…
New Zealand plans to get rid of rats, possums, and other invasive mammals. The country hopes to save native birds. Rats are not many people’s favorite animal. But most people have to learn to live with them. Not in New…
Donald Trump is sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. Two and a half months ago, Donald Trump won the presidential election. On January 20, he was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States.…
Two and a half months ago, Donald Trump won the presidential election. On January 20, he was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States. People traveled to Washington, D.C., from across the country to be part of…
Kids consume too much salt. That puts them at risk for heart problems later in life. Hamburgers, French fries, potato chips, popcorn, and pizza. There is no denying these foods are tasty. But often, it’s the added salt that makes…
A nonprofit group collects used soap from hotels to make new soap. The group is changing lives in Cambodia. Samir Lakhani was in college when he first visited Cambodia, a nation in Southeast Asia. The trip changed his life. In…
Take a look at some of the year’s top innovations. What will the future look like? You can get a peek by looking at the latest inventions. These items were created to solve problems, make life easier, or just for…
You can protect yourself against cold, flu, and other illnesses caused by viruses. Use these five tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 1. Wash your hands often using soap and water. 2. Avoid touching your eyes,…
As the plane lands in Des Moines, Iowa, Ghazweh Aljabooli reaches for her daughter Hala, 6. Ghazweh, her husband—Adbul Fattah Tameem—and their five children are on the last part of a long trip. The kids—Nazeer, 15; Sedra, 13; Haidar, 11;…
Take a look at the year’s biggest events and newsmakers. So much can happen in 366 days. A leap year, 2016 was filled with moments of joy, hope, triumph, disappointment, and tragedy. Athletes thrilled us with their impressive skills and…
The Tameem family is building a new life in Des Moines, Iowa. They are from Syria. As the plane lands in Des Moines, Iowa, Ghazweh Aljabooli reaches for her daughter Hala, 6. Ghazweh, her husband—Adbul Fattah Tameem—and their five children…
Twenty years ago, a sheep was cloned. Since then, cloning has become a big business. How far can cloning go? Dolly the sheep was born on July 5, 1996. And history was made. Dolly was the first successfully cloned mammal.…
Donald Trump is elected the 45th president of the United States. It was a stunning upset. Voters elected Republican candidate Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States. By 2:00 a.m. on November 9, it was clear that…
The North American bison is now the official national mammal. What does the honor mean for the animal’s long-term survival? For 234 years, the bald eagle has been the U.S. national animal. But in May, President Barack Obama signed a…
Space is an endlessly fascinating subject for many. What exists beyond our planet? What is it like to launch into space and walk on the moon? This text set dives into the history and lasting impact of space exploration. Essential…
Target made headlines last year when it announced that its stores would no longer post signs to direct customers to buy some toys for girls and others for boys. Much of the push to separate toys by gender has come…
Information is available 24/7. How do you know whom to believe? News literacy programs help kids sort fact from fiction. Khadija Qanoongo, 12, says she used to believe everything she read online. Then she took a news literacy class. She…
Khadija Qanoongo, 12, says she used to believe everything she read online. Then she took a news literacy class. She learned how to determine if a website is reliable. She found out that many are not. "Now I'm very careful…
For most kids, a typical school day includes lessons in math, science, and English language arts. But for Callista Grant, 11, a typical day might also include instruction in American Indian drumming and dancing. She studies the Ojibwe (oh-jib-way) and Lakota languages,…
Vultures play an important role in ecosystems. With vulture populations dropping fast, researchers are racing to save these strange birds. Vultures are often seen as scary creatures. Their bald heads, huge wings, hooked beaks, and long necks make the birds…
