Getting Wild With the Snowy Owl
As snow begins falling in many parts of the world, there’s one creature that’s already got its camouflage ready: the snowy owl. Read these fun facts about this Arctic bird.
Year: 2010
Meet Hourmazdt from Iran
Meet 8-year-old Hourmazdt, learn a little Farsi and some basic facts about the country, Iran.
Not-So-Happy Meals Banned in San Francisco
The gimmick designed to get toddlers hooked on unhealthy fast food will be banned in San Francisco at the end of 2011.
U.S. Medical Experiments in Guatemala Uncovered
From 1946 to 1948, the US government sponsored secret medical experiments on soldiers, people with mental illnesses and prisoners in Guatemala. During the experiment, US government scientists infected almost 700 people in Guatemala with diseases.
Kids Take On Big Polluter
More than twenty-five years ago, a toxic gas leak at a factory in India killed 10,000 people. The chemical company gave up the job of cleaning up. IndyKids talked to two brothers in New York City, Akash Mehta, age 12, and Gautama Mehta, age 15, who are doing something about it.
The Struggle Over Schools
A new documentary movie, “Waiting for Superman,” released this fall, supports charter schools. The film has sparked more debate about charter schools and how to improve education in the United States.
President Obama’s Record
It has been two years since President Barack Obama was elected. Let’s take a look at the promises he made on four key issues and what he has accomplished so far.
Letters to the Editor
Readers respond to the floods in Pakistan, the Gulf oil spill, clean water and more!
Someday, You Could Be a: Pediatric Nurse, Just Like Leah Brown
A pediatric nurse, Leah Brown helps to care for children with severe disabilities.
King Corn: A Review
“King Corn” leaves out a part of corn’s history, but does a good job with the rest of the movie.
