Kids News - Articles for Grade 2

Earlier this week, Cyrano, a bald eagle in Anchorage, Alaska had an appointment with the local dentist about an unusual problem - a giant big hole in his majestic beak!...

On February 6th, the Kindergarten room in China's Wolong National Reserve was abuzz with excitement - Sixteen Kindergarten teachers ran around frantically, trying to get the room ready with bunches of balloons and colorful umbrellas, to welcome the incoming class of the cutest kindergartners - 16 baby Panda Bears!...

Most Shuttle missions involve transporting and installing serious equipment like laboratories or repair modules. However, the latest mission flew up something more fun - A seven-windowed lookout, which will allow the scientists to enjoy panoramic views of earth, celestial objects and visiting spacecraft, while they work....

First they brought over the Snowboard Half-Pipe, then came the Snowboard Cross and now it's Skicross - the third sport to join the relatively staid Winter Olympics, from the exciting world of the Winter X-Games....

To celebrate this special day, when we take the time to appreciate our family and friends, we bring you some extra-special Valentine Hearts. While some are natural, others man-made - All are brought to you with extra love, from mother Earth!...

If you have ever wondered how a Country or City got its name, this is the Atlas for you. Called Atlas of 'True' Names, it substitutes place names around the world with names based on their etymological (the history of the origin of the name), roots....

Last week, people all across the world woke up to the horrifying image of this two-year old tied to a lamppost in the city of Beijing, China. However, the reason behind the shackles is not one of cruelty but a desperate attempt by a father to protect his son!...

Just about a month ago, the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, opened amidst much fanfare in Dubai. Last weekend however, the makestic building suffered a major setback, which has forced an indefinte shutdown....

It's time to sharpen your pencils or in this case keyboard skills and get ready for World Math Day, the annual math competition, where kids from all across the globe compete with each other, for the coveted title of World Math Champion....