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A community is a group of people living or working together. A community can also be a place where people live. There are different types of communities. Read about three of them. What type do you live in? Do you…
Is a country bigger than a state? Is a state bigger than a city or town? Read about them below. Country There are nearly 200 countries. Ours is the United States. Here it is on a map. State The…
The United States military has different branches, or groups. Each group helps protect the country. Read on to learn more about five of them. Ready to Respond The Marines are an emergency force. They respond to problems quickly. Marines watch…
November 11 is an important day. It is called Veterans Day. A veteran is someone who was in the military. Veterans helped keep our country safe. This day honors their bravery. How the U.S. Celebrates A big ceremony is held…
Many creatures make a home in the trees. Read about some of the animals that live up high. Swinging from Treetops Orangutans live in rainforests. They swing from tree to tree. They build nests in trees. Pecking Holes Woodpeckers live…
Every bird has a beak. It uses its beak to eat. Bird beaks come in different shapes. Read about them. Hooked beaks help birds tear food. This bird is a crested caracara. It uses its beak to catch fish.…
Let’s learn about the mouth. It is an important part of the human body. You use your mouth to eat, drink, talk, and breathe. Your mouth can show how you feel. Smile! Your mouth has lips. Lips cover the…
It is important to keep your mouth clean and healthy. Read about four tools that can help. They keep your mouth free of germs and prevent cavities. 1. Floss slides between your teeth. It grabs food that might be stuck.…
The world is full of animals. They can be classified, or grouped. Read about four groups below. Salmon are fish. Fish live in water. Fins help them swim. Gills help them breathe. Most fish are covered in scales. Robins are…
Sharks and dolphins both live in the ocean. What is the same about them? What is different? Shark A shark is a type of fish. It breathes underwater with gills. Sharks sometimes travel and hunt alone. A group of sharks…
Smartphones are computers. Tablets and laptops are too. We use them to talk, work, and play. Let’s look at all that computers can do. Taking Notes Some computer programs are for writing. You can take notes about something you are…
A computer can be lots of fun. But not everything online is meant for kids. Read these tips for staying safe online. Don’t talk to strangers. Open messages only from people you know. Tell an adult if a stranger tries…
There are about 1,500 volcanoes in the world that might erupt. Many are in an area around the Pacific Ocean. This is called the Ring of Fire. The Ring of Fire was made by tectonic plates. Tectonic plates are big…
Kids go to school to learn. Some schools are big. Some are small. Some are near and some are far. What is your school like? Some schools are in the country. Country schools might be far from home. Kids…
You can be a good citizen by respecting others. This makes a space feel safe. Here are four rules for a happy classroom. 1. Raise your hand. Don’t call out. 2. Listen carefully. Follow directions 3. Clean up after yourself…
A volcano is a mountain. It has a hole at the top. Some volcanoes have hot melted rock inside. Learn more about volcanoes below. Volcanoes can erupt. Ash and lava shoot out of a volcano. Lava is hot. It flows…
This spring, 12 sailing teams took part in the first Ocean Race Europe. The race began on May 29. It set off from Lorient, France. Teams spent 22 days at sea. They sailed on the Atlantic Ocean. They also sailed…
TFK Kid Reporter Sophia Hou cares about sea turtles. She talked to experts about why these animals are in danger. Learn how you can help. Sea turtles live all over the world. They live near coasts and in open waters.…
Researchers recently studied the bond between kids and animals. They recruited 30 children and their dogs. The kids brought their dogs to a large, empty room. The kids walked around the space. Sometimes, they paused or changed direction. “The…
When the First Family moves into the White House, its pets come too. Many animals have lived in the White House. Read on to learn about five presidents and their pets. President Barack Obama Presidential term: 2009–2017 Obama had…
