Politics Shut Down Federal Government

As of press time, many places like the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History were closed.
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Top Photo: As of press time, many places like the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History were closed.  Photo credit: Wikimedia Commons photo

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What's the Deal with Money?

The use of objects for exchange goes back to ancient times. Sometimes people would barter things directly, but they also used currency to trade goods. Natural items like shells were used as money to make trading easier.The shekel in Mesopotamia—the oldest known CURRENCY—was used about 5,000 years ago. By the first millennium (1–1000 A.D.) coins made of materials like lead, copper, silver and gold were being used in Europe, Asia and Africa.

Paper money, like coins, could be easily carried and made trading faster and more convenient. But paper money has its problems, including...Read more

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LOOK FOR "TROUBLE IN ZOMBIE-TOWN"

Jan 03, 2019

 You should definitely read this book, “Trouble in Zombie-Town” by Mark Cherverton, because there are exciting and mysterious twists and plenty of action. This is book one of the Mystery of Herobrine, A Gameknight999 Adventure series based on Minecraft. There are many zombie towns underground. It is filled with lots of zombies! There are also HP fountains like healing fountains for them to fill their HP to full health. If their HP goes completely empty, then they die. Each town has its own leader. The leaderrules the town until another zombie beats it in battle.

Holden Woodward
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SCIENCE GIRLS HAVE ADVENTURES IN NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL

Jan 03, 2019

 “Sanity & Tallulah” is a wonderful newgraphic novel written and illustrated by MollyBrooks.

Brooks isan illustrator for many comics. Her comics have been seen on ESPN sports news, The Globe, and many others. She got the idea for this story from a friend.

Evelyn Malone
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InSight Lands on Mars!

InSight Lands on Mars photo
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Have you ever wondered whether there are quakes or temblors on Mars? What about how the planet formed?

Scientists intend to answer those questions and more. The InSight lander touched down at the end of November after a seven-month journey to the Red Planet.

According to NASA,... Read more

Oliver's Habitat Garden Art Contest

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Shake, Rattle and Roll!

Extreme damage to the roadway in Anchorage, Alaska.
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Top Photo: Extreme damage to a roadway in Anchorage, Alaska caused by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struckon November 30. Photo credit: Josh Bierma

That’s how some mountains were made. Tectonic... Read more

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