I Can Know About Snow
by, Jo Carol Hebert You look out the window. It is a Saturday, no-school morning. It is a very cold and wet day. You can not go out and play. […]
The Forces of Nature Have Super Powers!
Did you know the forces of water, wind, and the Earth can have superpowers? Just like in the movies, some superpowered forces can be good and some…well…may not be so […]
A City Called ‘Utqiagvik’
By, Jo Carol Hebert What’s unusual about this city of 4,300 people at the North Pole called Utqiagvik (besides the name)? The ‘Polar Night’ Well, for one thing, Utqiagvik is […]
Poinsettias After Christmas
by, Jo Carol Hebert The plant we call the Poinsettia is native to Mexico and Central America. The Aztecs called this plant, Cuetlaxochitl, meaning ‘mortal flower that perishes and withers’. […]
The Mystery About Mistletoe
by, Jo Carol Hebert Festive holiday decorations often include the white, shiny berries and evergreen leaves of the mistletoe. But, did you know this innocent-looking plant is a vicious ‘parasite?’ […]
“Cool” Ice Safety Tips
In some parts of the world, when winter arrives, it also means the water freezes into ice. Playing on frozen ponds or lakes can be super fun. But did you […]
