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A Brief History of Banned Books in America
Attempts to restrict what kids in school can read are on the rise. But American book-banning started with the Puritans, 140 years before the United States By Chris Klimek, Host, “There’s More to That,” October 5, 2023 The American Library Association reports that 2022 saw more attempts to have books removed from schools and public…
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The Science Behind the Oldest Trees on Earth | Science| Smithsonian Magazine
How experts have determined that bristlecone pines, sequoias and baobabs have stood for thousands of years By Jared Farmer, January 3, 2023 What and where are the oldest known trees on the planet? If you include plants that can regenerate, the upper age limit could be ten thousand years or more. Such superorganisms, including the…
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Virtual Tours – Smithsonian Gardens | The Scout report
Smithsonian Gardens Virtual Tours Social studies Source: gardens.si.edu/plan-your-visit/tours The Smithsonian’s lush and diverse 180-acre educational gardens, which the institution calls a “museum without walls,” are now accessible to all via an array of virtual tours. Casual flower fans and horticulture buffs alike can simply scroll the page linked above to appreciate the Smithsonian’s magnolia collection…
