Category Archives: Study

Joan of Arc was a poor teenaged girl who became a French hero. How did she do it? The Call to Battle In 1412, two groups were fighting to pick the next king of France. The Burgundians wanted the English king to be the king of France, too. Joan went to meet Charles. He was… Read More »

A vegetarian normally doesn’t eat meat, poultry, or fish. Millions of people around the world are vegetarians. What do they. eat? A lot of fruit, vegetables, grains, seeds, nuts, and beans. There are different kinds of vegetarians. Some vegetarians eat fish. Other vegetarians eat milk and cheese. Some vegetarians eat eggs. A person who eats… Read More »

Animated Cartoons Animated, or moving, cartoons have been entertaining audiences since the early 20th century, but they have changed a lot in that time. Silent Cartoons The first animated cartoons came out over 100 years ago. There were no televisions, so people watched cartoon in movie theaters. Those cartoons were black and white, and they… Read More »

The term “UFO” means unidentified flying object. Many people have seen UFOs in the night sky. Usually they are airplanes, birds, balloons, or meteors, but some UFOs are a mystery. Foo Fighters During the Second World War, many pilots saw strange balls of light in the sky. The lights were red, white, and orange, and… Read More »

Fear is normal. It protects us from danger. When people feel strong fear for no reason, they may have a phobia. A phobia is a fear of something that is not dangerous. The fear can last a long time and is much stronger than normal fear. Phobias can make your heart beat fast, your body… Read More »