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2004 Notable Books for Children

These books were chosen by a committee of librarians, educators, and other professionals for the Association for Library Service to Children. Younger Readers…

Dogs

Dogs Be A Responsible Dog Owner Take another look at the headline above. It could just have easily said, "Be good to your dog." Or, "Be good to your neighbors." After all, that's what being a…

Why do we blink?

Blinking protects our eyes from foreign objects, sweeps up dirt that gets in our eyes and lubricates our eyes by spreading tears across the surface. Don't you think that is a lot to accomplish in…

Why do we sneeze?

We sneeze to clear our breathing passages. We all have a natural reflex to sneeze whenever a small foreign substance enters our airways. So don’t hold back your sneezes-let ‘em rip!

Science Questions

What causes a rainbow? A rainbow in Indiana, Oct. 2015. Source: AP Photo/Michael Conroy Although light looks colorless, it’s made up of many colors-red, orange, yellow, green, blue…

1988 Grammy Awards

Record of the Year“Don't Worry Be Happy,” Bobby McFerrinAlbum of the YearFaith, George Michael (Columbia/CBS)Song of the Year“Don't Worry Be Happy,” Bobby McFerrin, songwriterBest New ArtistTracy…

Homework Helper: Study Skills

 Study Skills Ten Tips for Taking Tests Read the instructions carefully. Never assume you will know what they will say! Ask the teacher if you are unsure about anything. Read…

What happens when my foot falls asleep?

Feet don’t really sleep. They just feel tingly when an adequate blood supply to our nerves is cut off. This usually happens when you stay in one position too long—like sitting with your legs…