April is National Arab American Heritage Month. Arab Americans have ancestors from Arab nations in North Africa or Southwest Asia. Let’s look at the contributions of some Arab Americans.
These scientists planned to land a spaceship on the moon. The man wearing black is Dr. Farouk El-Baz. Dr. El-Baz is a geologist. This means he studies rocks and minerals. He helped choose the best places on the moon to land. The moon landing was a success.
What Do You Think? Why do you think it is important to celebrate the diverse heritages of people in the United States?
Photo Credit: NASA, scan by Ed Hengeveld
