by Criswell | May 2, 2020 | Amazing Americans, Sports
Jesse Owens: When the World Needed a Hero, He Grabbed the Gold… While still in high school, Jesse Owens tied the world record for the 100-yard dash. Two years later, at a college track meet, he set three world records and tied another world record in less than...
by Criswell | May 2, 2020 | Amazing America, Places
That’s a Very Big Arch! The Gateway Arch in Saint Louis, Missouri is over 60 stories tall! The arch is part of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, a national park. The arch was built to honor the pioneers who helped settle the western states. The arch is...
by Criswell | May 2, 2020 | Amazing America, Places
The Statue of Liberty… If you go to New York City, one of the first things you’ll probably see is the Statue of Liberty. It’s a huge reminder of the freedoms that Americans should never take for granted. The statue, which was built piece-by-piece...
by Criswell | May 2, 2020 | Amazing America, Historic Events
The Declaration of Independence… Each year, on the 4th of July, Americans celebrate the signing of The Declaration of Independence. So what, exactly, is it? The Declaration of Independence is a document signed by members of America’s Second Continental...
by Criswell | May 2, 2020 | Amazing America, Places, Planet Earth
The Great Lakes: They’re Bigger Than Your Average Lake! If you were in a space ship flying above North America, you’d notice five very big bodies of water located on the border between the United States and Canada. They’re called the Great Lakes, and...
