National Aviary Was Designated Honorary National Status in 1993

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Oct 272025
 

Franklin, Spectacle Owl Chick, at National Aviary

National Aviary was designated Honorary National Status in 1993. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the aviary was founded in 1952. It experienced difficult financial times, but now it seems to have a strong foundation. It is presently the custodian of around 500 birds, many of which are endangered or threatened. It is also home to the adorable Wookiee, a two-toed sloth. Features include the Wetlands, Condor Court, and Penguin Point. Children can learn more at: National Aviary.

Halloween Is Only Three Days Away!

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Oct 282025
 

Halloween is only three days away! Are the treats ready? Is a scary story nearby? Children might want to read Click, Clack, Boo! A Tricky Treat Halloween 2by Doreen Cronin. They could also visit a great website at: http://www.thekidzpage.com/halloween_games/.

Children could answer this Halloween riddle: What monster flies his kite in a rain storm? Check back tomorrow for the answer!

The answer to yesterday’s riddle: What is a witch’s favorite subject in school? Spelling!

Statue of Liberty Was Dedicated in 1886

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Oct 282025
 
Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty was dedicated in 1886. President Grover Cleveland, August Bartholdi and other officials attended the ceremony. Idea: Children could research the recent restorations to the Statue of Liberty. A good source of information is Lynn Curlee’s Liberty. They could also visit Statue of Liberty and take the virtual tour.

Helen Eugenie Moore Anderson – First Woman Ambassador – 1949

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Oct 282025
 

Helen Eugenie Moore Anderson was the first woman to be appointed to an ambassadorship. Harry S. Truman swore her in as ambassador to Denmark in 1949. She served as the U. S. ambassador to Denmark until January 19, 1953. Later she served as the U. S. ambassador to Bulgaria from August 3, 1962, until December 6, 1964. Children could find out what ambassadors do and how one becomes an ambassador. They could find the names of current ambassadors at: List of Ambassadors.

Halloween Is Only Two Days Away!

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Oct 292025
 

line of pumpkinsHalloween is only two days away! Is there scary music? Is the pumpkin carved? Children might want to read Romping Monsters, Stomping Monsters, written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Kelly Murphy. They could also visit a super website at: http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/halloween/games.php.

Children could answer this Halloween riddle: What do you call a skeleton who will not work? Check back tomorrow for the answer!

The answer to yesterday’s riddle: What monster flies his kite in a rain storm? Ben Franklinstein

Turkey Celebrates Republic Day

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Oct 292025
 
Turkey

Flag of Turkey

Turkey celebrates Republic Day. Following the demise of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey became a republic in 1923. Located in both Europe and Asia, Turkey is slightly smaller than the state of Texas. It exports textiles, apparel, and foodstuffs. Almost 81 million people consider themselves Turks, and Ankara is the capital. Children could learn more at: Turkey.

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