Omicron, a variant of the coronavirus or COVID-19, has been in the news a lot the past two weeks. That is because it is spreading around the world, much like the Delta variant has done. But what exactly is a variant? It is a slightly different version of the same virus. Viruses are continuously making […]
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Book Review: Why Longfellow Lied
Why Longfellow Lied: The Truth About Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride by Jeff Lantos Why Longfellow Lied: The Truth About Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride is a junior Non-Fiction book about Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem, Paul Revere’s Ride. The ride took place at the beginning of the Revolutionary War to warn the people of Massachusetts that […]
Kids in the Kitchen
Cinnamon Apple Chips Thinly sliced apples sprinkled with a hint of cinnamon (and no sugar) are a terrific healthy snack! Makes about 3 cups of chips Ingredients: 3 Large sweet apples ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon Pro tip: Thin slices are best! If you slice the apples more than 1/8 inch thick, they will still be […]
How do they say that in …
English Compassion French la compassion Spanish compasión German mitgefühl Italian compassione Arabic eataf عطف
Word of the week
Compassion Sympathy for and a desire to help someone. She had compassion for the homeless and brought food for them.
Las Posadas
Las Posadas is a Christmas festival celebrated in Latin America, especially Mexico, and in Hispanic communities in the United States. The name is Spanish for “the Inns.” The festival is celebrated for nine nights, beginning on December 16 and ending on Christmas Eve. Las Posadas recalls the journey Joseph and Mary made to Bethlehem before […]
Book Review: Hamlet (Graphic novel)
Hamlet: Usborne Graphic Shakespeare Retold by Russell Punter Illustrator Valentino Forlini Fear not, stories by Shakespeare! This graphic novel, Hamlet, published by Usborne, is an easy read and is easy to understand. The vivid illustrations complement the words so you can visualize the story. In the Middle Ages, Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark, sees and […]
Kids in the Kitchen
Cinnamon Apple Chips Thinly sliced apples sprinkled with a hint of cinnamon (and no sugar) are a terrific healthy snack! Makes about 3 cups of chips Ingredients: 3 large sweet apples ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon Pro tip: Thin slices are best! If you slice the apples more than 1/8 inch thick, they will still be […]
How do they say that in…
English Christmas French Noël Spanish Navidad Italian Natale German Weihnachten Chinese Shèngdàn jié 圣诞节
How do they say that in …
English infamy French infamie Spanish infamia Italian infamia German schande Japanese Omei 汚名