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The Chesapeake Bay

(Text and illustration by Patterson Clark)

The Chesapeake Bay

You drive across it on the way to the beach, but have you ever really thought about this amazing natural resource?

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(Text and illustration by Patterson Clark)
Back-to-school cool

From lunch boxes to locker decorations, our guide features the must-have supplies for a great new school year. It’s the extra-cool part of going back to school.
Christina Barron
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(Marvin Joseph / THE WASHINGTON POST)
These kids are top chefs

Local kids who dreamed up recipes for a healthful lunch are rewarded with a meal at the White House.
Christina Barron
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(Bill O'Leary / WASHINGTON POST)

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Summer fun

Ready to roll?

Ready to roll?

Christina Barron

Whether you’re going to the beach or overseas, these toys and apps will make the trip seem faster.

The Score by Fred Bowen

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 05: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on August 5, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Baseball pennant race involves wild cards and magic

With pennant races soon to be over, Nationals fans have something new to root for; the playoffs.

WASHINGTON, DC MAY 20: Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws to Baltimore Orioles center fielder Adam Jones (10) during the game at Nationals Park on Sunday, May 20, 2012. The Washington Nationals defeated the Baltimore Orioles 9-3 and avoided a sweep of the series. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post)

Benching Strasburg is a good call

The Nationals don’t want Stephen Strasburg to pitch too much. But others say he should keep playing.

Americans Francena McCorory, Allyson Felix, DeeDee Trotter and Sanya Richards-Ross won the women’s 4x400-meter relay in London. That’s great for them, but for most of us, a good education is a head start in life’s race.

School is best track to stardom

Women were big winners at the Olympic Games and they’re winning in school.

Homework helpers

Readers' Corner

Welcome back, Captain Underpants

Welcome back, Captain Underpants

Dav Pilkey is back with his first Captain Underpants book in six years. He talked to KidsPost about how he comes up with his ideas.

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For teachers

Get the latest lesson plans based on the daily Post.

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Find kid-friendly performances, restaurants and museums to take your parents to!

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Gallery of the Week

This is a photo of 'The Wave' at the Arizona/Utah line in the Paria Canyon. Only 20 people a day are allowed to visit this beautiful rock formation. To become one of the lucky 20, you must enter an online lottery 4 months ahead of your visit. 600 people had applied on the day that we went (Aug 3), so we were VERY fortunate! The hike in is a very difficult 2.5 mile hike mainly because the trail is unmarked and you have to rely on photos that the Bureau of Land Management sends you. But once you are there.....it is so worth it (as you can see!) Elliocott city's Hannah Glaros age 12.

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