We often see “sea gulls,” but there are actually about 45 different types of gulls. The Mini Page introduces readers to these familiar birds and their close relatives, terns and pelicans.
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Fifty years ago this summer, Apollo 11 landed on the moon with two astronauts aboard. The Mini Page explores the mission and its importance to the world, along with other Apollo program launches.
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The Black Hills in South Dakota are the site of two monumental sculptures: Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse, still under construction. The Mini Page visits this summer vacation destination and learns about how Mount Rushmore is maintained.
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Independence Hall in Philadelphia is the site of the Second Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention — two of the events that brought the United States into being. For Independence Day, The Mini Page explores the history of the building and shares the story of the Liberty Bell.
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