Glendale Free Press

The Destructive Power of 'Great Harbor Waves'

by Langston Dyer, age 10

What are tsunamis? In Japanese, tsunami means “great harbor waves” Tsunamis happen when the earth’s crust moves and the tectonic plates rub together. This causes the ocean to send shock waves near cities and land. They are powerful, destructive, and can reach up to 100 feet high.

A tsunami starts pretty calm, but then, can end up becoming more aggressive. A tsunami begins moving slowly, but they can move up to 500 miles per hour. [Read More]

Seven Brothers Created “The Greatest Show on Earth”

by Julia Jones, age 10

The Ringling Brothers Circus was one of the best circuses ever, and it all began right in Baraboo, Wisconsin!

Founded in 1884, the Ringling Brothers Circus was a circus of seven brothers: Albert, Alfred, Charles, Gus, Henry, John, and Otto. In 1882, as children, they started as a five-brother backyard circus. The two youngest brothers, Gus and Henry, joined the family business in 1884. They were inspired to start a circus after seeing one in Iowa. [Read More]

Northern Giants Stalk Large Prey

by Aissata Bah, age 7

Polar bears and black bears are part of the same family, although they live in different parts of the world. Polar bears are giants that live in the Arctic Circle, while black bears live in the forests of Canada, the United States and Mexico.

Polar bears are skilled hunters. They need a lot of food to survive in the far North, so they eat a lot of meat, especially seals. They also eat beluga whales by jumping on their backs and attacking them. During the summer polar bears eat plants, small mammals, birds, and bird eggs. [Read More]

Big Brains Make Us Human

by Lah’nylah Bivens, age 10

Do you know what’s in the brain and how it controls our whole body? There are billions of microscopic cells and other parts that make up the human brain.

A nerve is made up of pieces called neurons. A nerve has a central cell body. Threads called dendrites run off the cell body. Dendrites carry electrical signals to the cell body, while an axon carries them away to another neuron.

When you touch something really hot, a nerve sends a message to your brain, which signals how hot the object is. Motor nerves will carry a message from the brain to a muscle cell that will make your arm move when it is touching something hot. [Read More]

Disney Channel Creates New Shows for Teens Dealing with Adult Topics

by Onani Phiri Davis, age 10

Many people grew up watching Disney Channel. Recently, the channel has changed a lot. Disney now airs more mature shows to attract more viewers.

Kids are growing up quickly these days, and Disney is taking notice. For example, a new show called “Andi Mack,” which first aired on Disney in April of 2017, is about a girl who got pregnant at a young age. The girl’s daughter grew up thinking her mom was actually her sister. This show can help viewers going through similar situations.[Read More]

The Oceans’ Depths Contain Many Secrets

by Eleanor Wendt, age 9

The oceans are vast bodies of water holding many secrets. Submarines cannot handle all of the pressure in the oceans, so while we know some facts about them, there remains much to learn.

Oceans cover more than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. Ocean floors are 13,100 feet deep, so no sunlight reaches the animals who live there. As a result, they have adapted to living with no light.[Read More]

What Really Happened to Amelia Earhart?

by Madalein Willey, age 11

Amelia Earhart was an aviator who accomplished many things and went against traditional gender stereotypes. Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic ocean. Before she disappeared, she was best known for her cross-ocean trip.

One of Earhart’s first jobs was as a red cross nurses aid. That was when she discovered flying. Amelia Earhart was determined to get her pilots license. When she did, just two days later she flew in her first flying exhibition.

Her adventures didn't stop there. She became the first woman to fly above 14,000 feet in 1922. In 1932 she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic solo. But these records weren't enough, she was determined to fly around the world. [Read More]

The Science of Big-Cat Predators

by Keon Gray, age 10

Lions, cheetahs, and jaguars are often placed in the same category, but they are very different.

Lions live in groups, known as prides, in Africa, south of the Sahara desert. They hunt antelope, buffalo, and zebras they also eat smaller reptiles and mice. They leave impressive tracks as they are the largest of the African big cats. Lion bodies are eight and a quarter feet long and their tails are three and a quarter feet long[Read More]

Rosa Parks Sat Down for, and Stood Up for, Civil Rights

by Dayna Young-Williams, age 11

Rosa Louise Parks was a woman who helped change the world. She was born on February 4, 1913. Rosa grew up in Tuskegee, Alabama and her family was quite poor.

Rosa Parks attended an all-girls private school, her family struggled with being African American in a time of segregation. Despite the family’s poverty they were able to send Rosa to a very good school. Rosa married Raymond Parks and they both became dedicated to the Civil Rights Movement. [Read More]

Harriet Tubman: Woman who Changed the World

by Maushae Holloway, age 11

When Harriet was an adolescent she went to the store and saw a slave that was escaping from the fields. The slave owner demanded Harriet to help stop the slave from escaping. Harriet refused, and the overseer got mad and hit her in the head. [Read More]

Mammoth Extinction Questions Answered

by Jerelin Cruz, age 10

Is it possible that mammoths might make a comeback? Centuries ago, mammoths died due to lack of water, skilled hunters and climate change. But mammoths might be on their way back. [Read More]

Coastlines and Wetlands Provide Resources to Many Forms of Wildlife

by Mariama Bah, age 10, Glendale Free Press

Algae, mollusks, and sea anemones all live on coastlines. While wetlands have still waters, coastlines alternate between wet and dry terrain. Perhaps surprisingly, a plethora of interesting species thrive in both of these aquatic environments. [Read More]

Comparing Humans' Genetic Cousins

by Nadia Jordan Dominguez, age 10

There are different kinds of apes, including the bonobo and the chimpanzee. Both are considered great apes, a group that includes gorillas—and humans. [Read More]

Dwarf Planets Spin Through the Solar System

by Israh B. H. Khondaker, age 10

For years, scientists have researched what lies within our solar system. Some objects they have studied are dwarf planets. [Read More]