Syriza Party Wins in Greece
In the midst of years of crushing government spending cuts and tax increases known as austerity measures, the left-wing party Syriza has won control of the Greek Parliament.
Month: March 2015
Parents of 43 Missing Mexican Students Meet with U.N.
After meeting with parents of the 43 students who went missing Ayotzinapa, Mexico, on September 26, 2014, the United Nations Commission Against Enforced Disappearances has condemned the Mexican government for its handling of the case.
Haiti Earthquake: 5 Years Later
Five years after a 2010 earthquake, which killed 160,000 people and made 1.5 million more homeless, the Haitian people are still suffering.
Chimpanzees Can Learn Foreign Dialects
In 2010, zookeepers at Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland started an experiment, placing Dutch and Scottish chimpanzees together to see how they would communicate.
New Technology Could Reveal Writing on Ancient Scrolls
Physicists have recently created a technique using X-ray that may enable them to read the contents of ancient Italian scrolls containing philosophical teachings.
Does Climate Change Affect Wheat Crops?
Scientists are projecting that global warming will have serious effects on global wheat crops.
Original Poem and Drawing By Paula Paulino
Family and Friends!
Crossword Puzzle (March/April 2015)
Read the March/April 2015 issue of IndyKids to solve the clues and complete the crossword puzzle.
Original Poem: It’s All About That Test
Check out this original poem about the frustrations of standardized testing by Eleanor and her brother Audren.
Getting Wild with the Green Peacock
Recognized for its beautiful feathers, the green peacock is one of the most beautiful animals in the world.
