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Measure up against these Antarctic birds

There are many different kinds of penguins. Here are five to learn more about.

We talked to three kids about what the COVID shot felt like, why they wanted to get vaccinated, and what they would say to other kids about it.

What holiday traditions — big or small — are you looking forward to this year?

Moths and butterflies are similar. Can you tell them apart?

To experience what a moth might feel like when it heads straight for a light, try this activity adapted from How Stuff Works.

The diverse ecosystems of India support more than 91,000 animal species, but not all are thriving.

Rangoli art is usually symmetrical, and can look like a blooming flower or a sunburst.

Not all ghosts go bump in the night. Some, like the one in this poem, are sweet and loving and playful.

Fill in the blanks to create your own Halloween tale. Use the word bank for help.

You can make your own witch’s brew to explore through touch with a few household items.

Iowans stock up on these candies to pass out to trick-or-treaters.

What makes any wind blow so hard and fast? We looked into it.

Even when the government forced the tribe to leave the state, sending the Meskwaki people to Kansas in 1845, some stayed hidden in Iowa.