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A Closer Look: Apollo 11

Hundreds watched on July 16 as the rocket carrying the three astronauts blasted off from the tip of Florida.

Werewolf Whereabouts

You are alone in the woods at night. A snarl sounds from deep within the trees. Your pulse races as you look behind you. Two golden eyes meet yours, as the full Moon casts light on a hairy half-man half-animal shape lurching toward you. What do you do?

Dung Beetles

Navigating by the light of the silvery moon

THE MIRROR A Korean Folktale

Long ago, a young farmer married the daughter of a wealthy family. One day, he was called away to a far city to conduct important business.

HUMAN VERSUS DESERT: THE MARATHON DES SABLES

Hundreds of grueling ultra-marathons take place throughout the world, but only one is called the “toughest footrace on earth.”

THE SUN ON YOUR PLATE

Imagine a whole week of eating all the pancakes you want!

The Rabbit in the Moon

What do you see when you look at the Moon?

MACHU PICCHU

Machu Picchu is an ancient and isolated Incan village near Cusco, Peru. It took a lot of effort to build, and it seems to be in the middle of nowhere. All the buildings at Machu Picchu are made entirely of stone.

A Tasty Melting Pot

Brazilian food is a flavorful blend of tastes and cultures that reflects the history of the country.

Carnival

The Biggest Brazilian Celebration

The Dancing Turtle

A folktale from Brazil

Toco Toucan

This isn’t as easy as it looks.

Art Connection

Abstract Art in the Style of Brazilian Artist Beatriz Milhazes

Welcome To Brazil

If you were asked to name the five largest countries in the world, would you be surprised to discover that Brazil is one of them? Only Russia, Canada, China, and the United States are bigger.

Amazon in Peril

If something isn’t done to save the Amazon, it could be damaged beyond repair.

PELÉ'S BEAUTIFUL GAME

Pelé holds Brazil’s 1970 World Cup trophy.

Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls is one of Brazil’s amazing natural wonders. The sixth-largest waterfall in the world, it consists of 275 separate waterfalls. Iguazu Falls was named one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature in 2011.

Outstretched Arms

CHRIST THE REDEMER

Guardians of The Library

The New York Public Library’s (NYPL’s) flagship building, the landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building on Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, holds many treasures.

WELCOME TO the BIG apple

If someone asked you to list the greatest cities in the world, chances are pretty good that New York City would be close to the top of your list. For people all over the world, New York City is a place of excitement, adventure, and curiosity. It is home to more than 8 million people and is known for its tall skyscrapers that house many of the biggest and most important companies in the world. It is also home to Central Park, Times Square, Broadway, the Hudson and East rivers, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and the Empire State Building.

Exploring the Boroughs of New York City

New York City has five boroughs: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. What exactly is a borough? Depending on which state you are in, a borough can have several different definitions. In some states, it is another name for a town. But in New York, a borough is a smaller division of a larger city.

The World is Our Oyster

New Yorkers are resilient. As the song, “New York, New York” goes, if you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. There’s no better example of a tough, hard-working New Yorker than the mighty oyster.

Riding the Underground Dragon

In some ways, New York City’s subway system is magical. You go underground, zip through dark tunnels, and come up again in a completely different place.

HIGH FIVE

New York, New York! When many people think of New York City, they picture the tall skyscrapers and tourist attractions of Manhattan. The Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park are all found there. But Manhattan is only one of five boroughs of the city. Here are five fascinating facts to get your started on your journey through Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, and Brooklyn.

OPOSSUM

SURVIVOR IN THE CITY

Gems of Grand Central Terminal

Designed to make every arrival and departure feel like a special occasion, Grand Central Terminal (GCT) has been dazzling visitors ever since it opened on February 2, 1913. Today, this beautiful Beaux-Arts building is one of the most-visited spots in New York City. Let’s take a look at a few of the gems that make this historic landmark sparkle.

Celebrating Black History on Staten Island

Sandy Ground, the oldest continuously inhabited black settlement in the United States, is located on the south shore of Staten Island. In 1828, just one year after slavery was abolished in New York, African American John Jackson purchased land there. Jackson operated a ferry between Sandy Ground and Manhattan and New Jersey. He was the first black landowner on all of Staten Island.

Barks on Broadway

If you’ve ever seen a musical like Annie, The Wizard of Oz, or legally Blonde, then you may have seen a canine actor onstage. Often, these shows use live animals to make the story seem as realistic as possible.

A Dane's Best Friend: Bicycling in Denmark

When was the last time that you rode a bike? Did you ride to school, or a park, or just to have fun with your friends?

The Great Mosque of Djenne

Looking like a giant sand sculpture, the Great Mosque of Djenne (JEH-nay) is the world’s largest adobe building.