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World War 2 started as two different wars that merged as one. It became the deadliest war in human history. What can we learn from World War 2?

Ancient Chinese history has alternated between periods of political unity and peace, and periods of war and failures.

Horses are an important part of our lives. There are more than 250 breeds of horses and ponies in the world. Horses vary in size from a small pony to a full-sized horse. Around 50 million years ago, the ancestors of the horse were small with three to four toes on each foot. It may have had a striped coat for camouflage from predators.

You might say that I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth. You should be so lucky. My name is William Randolph Hearst. Do I have any regrets about my life and my choices? I died with no friends, hated by many. What do you think?

After Germany lost World War II in 1945, a cold war started with the United States and its friends against the Soviet Union (formally known as Russia) and its friends. Why? Listen to find out....

The Great Depression took place during the 1930s in the United States. There was huge unemployment, banking failures, declines in factory production, and increases in poverty and homelessness.

Who are the Mayans (MY-anns)? Why are they a mystery? Where did they come from? What did they eat? Why did they build pyramids? What did they predict would happen in the future? Why did the Mayan civilization die out? What can we learn from the ancient Mayans?

Over 400 years ago, I was just a rock lying on the shore of America. It was so boring. I wished something exciting would happen to me, anything! I’m just a rock head. I’m made of granite. Only, just don’t take me for granted, please!

Some time ago, my mother gathered tiny pieces of dried leaves, moss, and itsy, bitsy twigs to build the nest in which I was born.

Modern bears are mammals with large bodies, short legs, small round ears, long noses, short tails, and shaggy hair. On each paw, bears have five claws. They walk on four legs but can also stand and sit just like humans.

Why are bees so important? What is the life cycle of bees? What is causing lots of bees to die? What can you do to help bees?

Dogs has been around for millions of years. They come in many different shapes, sizes, colors, and personalities. A dog can be calming, very comforting, and a loyal friend. That’s why dogs are called “man’s best friend”.

The unicorns enjoy a few summer days at the beach. Then they discover a lamp in the sand. They rub the lamp, and a genie appears. What will the unicorns wish for?

Sharks are a type of fish. There are more than 400 different kinds of sharks. Each kind of shark can have a different tail design. The tail allows sharks to move fast, make quick turns, or balance themselves in the water. Most sharks have a pair of eyes located on the sides of the head that see forward, backward, upward, and downward. Some sharks have eyes on top of their head.

It all started at the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency). Someone found a “top secret” document. We couldn’t make sense of what it said. Maybe, you could help us figure it out. Some think it’s just a joke. To whom it may concern: This is a top-secret document only for certain eyes. Soon, the planet Earth will be wiped out. Meet tonight at the swamp two miles past the red barn. Pass the word around only to certain ears. Signed, Zombious.

Una (You-nah), the magical unicorn, says to Udi (You-dee), the yellow unicorn, “Why are you so happy?” Udi the yellow unicorn answers, “There are many reasons to be happy. It’s springtime! I love working in the garden.” Umber (Um-bur) the brown unicorn leaps high up in the air and floats there. She says, “I always feel more excited in the Spring. It’s magical.”

Because of movies and books, bats are misunderstood by many people. Some think that all bats fly into your hair, carry rabies, and are blind bloodsuckers. In fact, bats are smart, gentle animals. They try to avoid humans, can see very well, and rarely carry rabies. Bats are extremely important to humans.

There are more than 10 thousand different kinds of birds. Birds are warm-blooded animals with a backbone, strong skeleton, and toothless beaked jaws. They have hollow bones that help them fly. There are all sizes of birds. The bee hummingbird is the smallest bird. The ostriches is the biggest. Birds are an important part of our world.

“Mama and Papa, I’m hungry!” says baby goat Gruff. Mama goat and Papa goat Gruff say, “Yes, we’re starving, too." Baby goat Gruff asks, “Can we cross over the bridge to greener pastures?” Mama Goat and Papa Goat Gruff answer, “Yes, but a troll lives by the bridge. We have to use our wits to cross over the bridge without being eaten by the troll.” How will the goats outwit the troll?

How many senses does a human have? You may think that you have only five senses, but you have way more than that! The five main senses are: Seeing, smelling, hearing, tasting, and touching. Our human senses make us who we are. Your senses help you survive and thrive in this wonderful world.