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20 Must-Read Middle Grade Fairytale Retellings
Peruse this list to find your next read.
What it’s really like to have autism
Listen to Ethan Lisi discuss autistic behaviors and debunk stereotypes.
Yes, scientists are actually building an elevator to space
Watch this video to learn what building this massive structure would all entail.
Can an iPhone App Help Save an Endangered Language?
Technology is being used to help preserve languages, such as Chickasaw, that have seen a drastic reduction in usage.
Tightrope Between the Towers
The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City were once the tallest buildings in the world. Read about a daring highwire act spanning the tops of these skyscrapers.
Why did Gandhi march 240 miles for salt?
Salt may seem like a small thing to spark a revolution, but it’s crucial to human health. Learn more about why the Indian people rose up against English rule over the regulation of salt.
Meet the Hero: Ralph Lazo
Ralph Lazo, a Mexican American, recognized the injustice of Japanese internment during World War II. He voluntarily stood in solidarity with his Japanese friends in their internment camp, leaving a legacy of bravery.
7 Characteristics of Heroism
Read about the best ways to positively impact the world around you with this quick list of heroic characteristics.
Google Self-Driving Car Project
A self-driving car could well be a product of the not-so-distant future. How do you feel about a driverless car? What are the advantages? What do you think might concern people about such a vehicle?
Young, Black Native activists say it’s time to appreciate Indigenous diversity
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, these young activists raise awareness about multifaceted Indigenous identities.
Eddie Jaku: Holocaust survivor and peace campaigner dies aged 101
Holocaust survivor and self-proclaimed Happiest Man on Earth, Eddie Jaku, dies at age 101. Read about his extraordinary life and inspiring message.
The Lithuanian Immigrant Who Launched the First Women’s College Basketball Game
Read about how the Mother of Women’s Basketball defied expectation for female athletes and forever changed sports history.
The First All-Black Team Will Climb Mount Everest Next Year
Learn about Full Circle Everest, an all-black mountaineering team that plans to make history and bring representation to the world of mountaineering.
America’s True History of Religious Tolerance
Freedom of religion has brought many immigrants to the United States. This article traverses the complex and largely unacknowledged historical struggle for religious tolerance in the United States.
UN endorses world’s 1st malaria vaccine as ‘historic moment’
Learn about why this vaccine is so important for children in Africa.
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier had its first all-female guard change in history
Learn about the guard change ceremony and why this one was so important.
More ‘disease’ than ‘Dracula’—how the vampire myth was born
Historians still aren’t quite certain of vampires’ origins, but they have theories. Read more to find out what they are.
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)
Learn about the holiday’s origins and how it is celebrated.
What We Owe Each Other
A social contract is an implied agreement among the people of a society about the rules that define their government. The author of this piece believes it’s time to establish new social contracts to replace systems that aren’t working well anymore.