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People all over the world welcome in the New Year. It is a time for celebration and parties. Here are some traditions from four countries. Flower Power In Brazil, people spend time at the beach. They light candles. They throw…
Many people live in the United States. They come from all over the world. Native American tribes lived here first. The Pilgrims sailed to America in 1620. They met a Native American tribe called the Wampanoags. The Wampanoags helped the…
Peggy Whitson is an astronaut. She works for NASA. She loves science. Peggy traveled to space three times. Life in space is different from life on Earth. Find out about Peggy's life in space. She orbited. Peggy lived here when…
Peggy Whitson is an astronaut. She works for NASA. She loves science. Peggy traveled to space three times. Life in space is different from life on Earth. Find out about Peggy’s life in space. She orbited. Peggy lived here when…
The American Indian Magnet School (AIMS) is a public school in St. Paul, Minnesota. Students there learn reading, writing, and math. They also study American Indian traditions. Music and More Students learn about American Indian music. They meet with…
Find out about our neighbor to the south. There are big pyramids in Mexico. They are made of stone. Native people built them thousands of years ago. There are big cities in Mexico. The capital is Mexico City. It is…
Companies are making cars that fly. Would you like to ride in one? These machines don’t need pilots or drivers. They help people get away from traffic. They are quieter than helicopters. Find out about them. A Flying Taxi This…
Fall is a season of changes. In most parts of the country, the weather changes. It gets colder. Plants and animals change, too. They get ready for winter. Some animals collect food. Squirrels gather acorns. They will eat the…
Schools can be big. Schools can be small. Schools can be in the city or the country. Where do you go to school? This school is in the country. Students play on the grass. There are lots of trees.…
Yosemite National Park is in California. Find out about this special place. Yosemite became a national park more than 100 years ago. It is one of America’s most popular parks. More than 4 million people visit it each year. Yosemite…
Water is important to our lives. We use it every day in many ways. Read about some of the ways we use water. Find out why we need it. How do you and your community use water? Water helps us…
Helping others is important. Read about five kids who have started projects to help others. What can you do to help your community? Make a plan. Then get started! She helps animals. Willow Phelps makes crafts and sells them at…
A butterfly passes through four stages of life. At each stage, it looks different. 1. Egg A female butterfly lays an egg on a leaf. The egg is small and round. A special glue sticks it to the leaf. After…
To stay healthy, you need to exercise and move your body. Here are some fun ways to get fit. Join a Team! Soccer and baseball are fun ways to add action to your day. Are there teams at your school…
Gail Gibbons has written and illustrated more than 100 books. She talked to TFK about her work. Did you like to write and draw as a child? I spent a lot of time drawing and painting. I loved to read.…
Americans throw away many pounds of fruits and vegetables each year. That is a waste of food. It is bad for the environment. But some people are working to change it. They are selling and eating ugly food. Ugly but…
Do you have plants in your home or garden? Plants are all shapes and sizes. They are important for people and animals. They make our lives better in many ways. How do plants help us? Read to find out! Plants…
This is a scorpion. It is one kind of animal that lives in this hot, dry habitat. What Is a Desert? A desert is a place that has very little rainfall. Most deserts get less than 10 inches of rain…
Inventors create or build new things to help make our lives better. Take a look at five cool new inventions. Which is your favorite? A Special Sweet Potato Kids in parts of Africa don’t get enough vitamin A. It is…
Sylvia Earle is a scientist. She has spent many years studying oceans. She loves to learn about plants and animals that live underwater. She works to keep the oceans clean. She protects the animals that live there. Ocean Explorer Earle…
