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Look up at the night sky. Do you see a light? It might be a star. Stars are balls of hot gas. They are very far away. But many shine brightly enough for us to see. Star Light, Star Bright…
In December 2021, a new telescope was launched into space. It was the James Webb Space Telescope. It took a long time to build. It cost a lot of money. The Webb telescope is one of a kind. It is…
Astronauts are trained for space travel. This means a lot of work. After training, some astronauts go to space. Here are some of the things they might do on a mission. Spacewalks Sometimes, astronauts go outside. They suit up. This…
The moon is the closest natural object to Earth. Look up! You can see it in the night sky. Sometimes, you can see it during the day. Learn more. The moon is a large rock. It gets hit by smaller…
In 1969, people landed on the moon for the first time. The mission was part of the Apollo program. It was run by NASA. That is the United States space agency. There were many Apollo missions. Here are five of…
There are eight planets in our solar system. Each one travels on a path around the sun. Those path are called orbits. Learn about each planet. Mercury Mercury is the smallest planet in our solar system. It is the closest…
Earth has four seasons. They are spring, summer, fall, and winter. The Earth moves around the sun. One trip takes a year. Earth is tilted as it moves. This is what causes the seasons. The equator is an imaginary line…
Earth Day is April 22. It is celebrated around the world. People pitch in for the planet. Will you help? Everyone can take part. There are simple things you can do. Your actions could have a big impact. Turn off…
Waste is anything you get rid of. Too much waste is harmful to the environment. Here are three ways to create less of it. Recycle Recycling (above) turns used materials into something new. They are not wasted. Reuse Buy things…
Take a look outside. Do you see any trees? They are an important natural resource. Trees help the environment. They give us clean air to breathe. Read about other ways that trees benefit people and the planet. Trees shelter animals.…
Arbor Day is a day to plant trees. The holiday was started by a man named Julius Sterling Morton. He knew that trees are important. He wanted people to plant them for the future. The first Arbor Day was on…
Rainforests and deserts are two kinds of habitats. They are very different. The biggest difference? Water! Read about how the two compare. The Rainforest Rainforests (above) have tall trees. Most rainforest animals live in them. Vines and moss grow…
The Amazon is the world’s biggest rainforest. The Sahara is the biggest desert. Read about each of these places. Amazon Rainforest This tropical rainforest (above) is in South America. It is covered with a variety of trees. The climate is…
