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Trade wars affect everyone from world leaders to young people shopping at the mall. Because of this, it's important for people to have a basic underst...
Computer Visionary
Steve Jobs is a controversial figure who is regarded with awe by some and disgust by others, but he inarguably changed the faces of technology and ent...
Now that laws promoting racial equality exist, some people argue that racism as a whole has been eradicated despite evidence to the contrary. Highly p...
The End of Fossil Fuels?
Climate change and sustainability are important topics in the 21st century. Scientists have long warned that using fossil fuels to heat homes, power v...
Both kids and adults often have strong feelings about children being given an allowance. Before young people take a side, it's important for them to l...
Groundbreaking Television Star
Beloved comedian and daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has received much recognition for her work, including numerous Emmy and People's Choice aw...
Thermostats that adjust themselves, refrigerators that notify their owners when the food inside them is about to expire, a robotic assistant that can ...
A Closer Look at Body Farms
When human remains are found at a crime scene, forensic anthropologists examine them to determine the time and cause of death, as well as the identity...
"From the first artificial satellite, Sputnik, to the cutting-edge technology of today's Mars rovers, this book takes readers on a journey through the...
Overcoming Challenges to Change America
Many of the products we use every day were invented by African Americans, although these inventors unfortunately have not often been given credit for ...
People have been using ships to sail the world's oceans for thousands of years, but after the Industrial Revolution, they were able to make ships much...
When people think of Mexico, they may immediately envision its pristine beaches, delicious food, and distinctive musical styles. However, tourists als...
Launching a spaceship, monitoring it in orbit, and bringing it back down to Earth--and doing it all while keeping the crew safe--is a huge undertaking...
The world of pharaohs, gods, and the afterlife has enthralled people around the world for centuries. From the creation myths of Ra to the trials of Os...
"Have you ever made a wish on a shooting star? It might surprise you to know that you were actually wishing on a meteor! These flashes of light last f...
Bugs make up more than 90 percent of all living things on Earth, but it can be difficult for people to remember that fact because of how tiny most are...
Social media has undeniably changed the world. While people disagree about whether this change is mostly good or mostly bad, it's clear that it will c...
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft was designed to travel to the asteroid Bennu, collect a sample, and return it to Earth. Studying Bennu could provide insi...
Although Albert Einstein predicted the existence of black holes in 1916, they remained the stuff of science fiction until astronomers definitively pro...
Experts agree that climate change will remain one of society's most pressing issues in the coming years. Understanding climate change and biodiversity...
Black Elk was a spiritual visionary and Lakota medicine man who lived during the late 19th century. He was an inspiring and remarkable figure who stri...
Geronimo -- born Goyathlay -- was a Chiricuaha Apache who fought for his people for more than 30 years. His determination to keep the Apache freely li...
Tacos, enchiladas, mole, tres leches cake: each dish tells a tale of tradition, heritage, and the irresistible zest of Mexico. By exploring iconic Mex...