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The medical profession remains one of the most respected and admired careers. Many young people love to picture...  Read More >>

What is the Electoral College? The Electoral College was a compromise reached about how the president should be...  Read More >>

Young readers have a lot of questions about the U.S. government. How does a bill go from an idea to becoming a law...  Read More >>

The president of the United States might be the representative for the U.S. to the rest of the world, but no U.S....  Read More >>

The U.S. Congress is made of two houses. The Sensate gives every state an equal voice in representation while the...  Read More >>

Voting is an important part of making sure your voice is heard in government. But not everyone votes in each election....  Read More >>

Over the past decade, there have been various highly publicized instances of governments intimidating, silencing,...  Read More >>

In recent years, the concept of sexual consent has been scrutinized and reevaluated, with many arguing that it goes...  Read More >>

Do you like living life on the edge? If so, you might enjoy a career that provides you with a thrill! The guides...  Read More >>

Do you have what it takes to become a fighter pilot? Are you crazy enough to chase tornadoes? Could you win a car...  Read More >>

Though the House of Representatives is called the lower chamber of Congress, its members--numbering 435--wield powers...  Read More >>

Sometimes called the Upper House, the U.S. Senate wields much power in the legislative process. Each of the 100...  Read More >>

Young readers are often interested in what farmers do, but they might be surprised to discover how much farmers...  Read More >>

Food science is growing in popularity as a field, and a career using science to make chocolate might interest young...  Read More >>

Little scientists often ask very big questions! In this case, the big questions are all about what certain people...  Read More >>

When kids are asked what they want to be when they grow up, a veterinarian is always a popular answer. But what...  Read More >>

Engineering is one of the basic components of STEM, so learning what an engineer does is an important part of STEM...  Read More >>

Big machines are a high-interest topic for young readers, and they learn what it takes to operate one in this creative...  Read More >>

Dentists play an important part in helping us stay healthy. Readers discover fun facts about how dentists help us...  Read More >>

Why do leaves fall from the trees? Can animals talk? What does a food scientist do? These are some very big questions...  Read More >>

Studying politics and elections generally is considered the realm of political scientists, but other fields--such...  Read More >>

Government--what it is, how it works, and its many sections--is a major part of the elementary social studies curriculum....  Read More >>

Protests are an important way people use their voices to fight for change. Throughout history, young people have...  Read More >>

Young people love musing about what job they will have when they get older. They often change their minds from one...  Read More >>

Exploring one's community is a great way to feel connected and begin learning about citizenship. This series introduces...  Read More >>