Grade 3

In the southern state of Louisiana, New Orleans takes the spotlight. This boisterous city is steeped in French, Spanish, and African influence. It is here that the world-famous Mardi Gras… More →

The male peacock’s brilliance lies in his train of feathers. When he finds a potential mate, he fans out his train to impress her with his bright and shiny plumage. As far as females are… More →

Nevada is a state of contrasts, with its sparsely populated landscapes and lively cities. Thousands of fortune-seekers first came to Nevada after the discovery of the Comstock Lode, a large… More →

Modified pickup trucks, or monster trucks, offer drivers an adrenaline rush and audiences action-packed shows. They race around rugged tracks and crush regular cars beneath their oversize… More →

Edinburgh Castle’s 900-year-old history is riddled with murders and executions. Today visitors from all over the world tour the fortress. It’s no surprise that reports of eerie shadows, drops More →

Indiana proudly calls itself the “Crossroads of America” and “Main Street of the Midwest.” Both historically and in modern times, the state’s central location has served the travel of people… More →

California seems to have it all. It leads the nation in multiple industries, including agriculture, manufacturing, entertainment, and technology. Mountains, valleys, beaches, and deserts can… More →

Snails move pretty slowly. Maybe it’s because they carry their homes on their backs, or because they have only one “foot” to work with. One thing is for sure: snails would have trouble moving More →

West Virginia lives up to its motto, "Mountaineers are always free." It became an independent state when it seceded from Virginia. Today, its beautiful streams and thick forests enthrall… 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 →

The seaside state of North Carolina is a beautiful land of beaches, wetlands, and low mountains. It was near Kitty Hawk that the Wright brothers made their historic first flight. Young… 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 →