Blastoff! Readers

Take a trip to the Great Lakes state of Wisconsin! Known as America's Dairyland, this state makes more cheese than any other. Kids will read all about the Badger State's landscapes, including More →

Tiny bristles called setae help earthworms burrow several feet into the ground. The earthworms bring nutrients and minerals to the surface, and on the way, their tunneling aerates the ground. More →

The United States is a nation of diversity. The landscapes can vary starkly from one region to the next, filling the country with mountains, deserts, canyons, glaciers, and plains. Within… More →

“Achoo” is the sound of a stuffy nose, or is it? It is not uncommon for baby goats to sneeze during playtime. So does that mean that “achoo” is actually the sound of fun for goat kids? Open… More →

Wolf pups look soft and sweet, but they have a true competitive edge. They need this to fight for their place in the pack and achieve hunting success later in life. The playful pups wrestling More →

Some historians believe that Connecticut’s constitution, adopted in 1639, later influenced the Constitution of the United States. This earned Connecticut the prestigious official nickname of… More →

Nebraska is an agricultural kingdom. Its farms and fields blanket the prairies and plains. Discover how the early sodbusters thrived in an almost treeless landscape to create the Cornhusker… More →

It’s no surprise that Florida is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation. Its sandy beaches and amusement parks attract millions of tourists each year, and the warm, relaxed lifestyle More →

The Great Plains stretch across the length of North Dakota. These vast expanses were once filled with millions of buffalo. Today the North Dakota plains are an important agricultural site,… More →

On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, thus earning it the nickname, “The First State.” Despite its modest size, Delaware is now home… More →

Decades ago, Alabama witnessed the beginnings of the civil rights movement. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery city bus. Her activism led to a boycott… More →

In addition to its abundant production of potatoes, minerals, and water, the land of Idaho also boasts a few natural extremes. Among the varied landscapes you’ll find one of the world’s… More →