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Jobs at School

September 6, 2024

Many people work at a school. Their jobs are important. These people help the school community run smoothly. Getting to School Crossing guards (above) guide students across the street. They signal for cars to stop. They keep kids…

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Community

In Your Community

August 30, 2024

A community is a place where people live, work, and play. There are homes. There are businesses and schools. Take a walk or a ride around your community. What do you see? Stores There are places to shop in…

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Community

Rules of the Road

August 30, 2024

Streets have signs and markings. These make communities safer. Some help you cross the street. Read to learn how to use them. 1. Do you see the white stripes on the street? They are part of a crosswalk. A crosswalk…

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Community

Where Do You Live?

August 23, 2024

A community is a group of people. The group might live, work, or play together. A community can also be a place where people live. There are different types of places. Read about three. What is your community like? City…

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Community

Getting Around

August 23, 2024

There are many ways to get from place to place. How do you get where you need to go? Bicycle Bikes (above) move by pedaling. It is faster than walking. Some cities have lanes just for bikes. Car …

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Health

Summer Safety

April 19, 2024

Summer is almost here. It’s a great time to go out and play. But take care. The weather gets hot, and bugs are biting. How can you stay healthy this summer? Follow these tips. Stay on trails. Going for…

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Animals

Dog Days

April 19, 2024

Dogs enjoy the summer too. But they need protection, just like we do. Here’s how to keep your pets safe in the summer heat. Temperatures can get hot inside a parked car (above). A dog could suffer heat stroke. Take…

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World

Going for Gold

April 12, 2024

Summer is coming. It is almost time for the summer Olympic Games. They take place every four years. This year, the Games are in Paris, France. They begin on July 26. Read on to learn more about them. Paris will…

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World

Sports for Everyone

April 11, 2024

The Paralympic Games will take place this summer. They will be in Paris. These games are for athletes with disabilities. The Paralympics began in 1948. They were Ludwig Guttman’s idea. He was a doctor working in England. His patients used…

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Science

Meet the Octopus

April 5, 2024

An octopus is a sea animal with eight arms. Octopuses live in seas all over the world. They come in all colors and sizes. Learn more about these fascinating creatures. Under Water An octopus has no bones. Its body is…

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Science

Red Giant

April 4, 2024

Meet the giant Pacific octopus. It is found all around the Pacific Ocean. It is the world’s biggest octopus. The biggest one ever known was 30 feet across. That is about as long as a school bus. These animals have…

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Science

Fossil Finds

March 29, 2024

Fossils are the remains of plants or animals from long ago. They can be bones or teeth. Or they can be impressions in rock. Rock Stars People who study fossils are paleontologists. They dig for fossils. These scientists have…

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Science

A Dino-Mite Job

March 28, 2024

Myria Perez is a paleontologist. She works at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. It is in Washington, D.C. Perez told TIME for Kids about her job. 1. What do you love most about your work? I like that…

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Business

En el trabajo

March 6, 2024

Las personas eligen trabajos en función de sus habilidades e intereses. Echemos un vistazo a cinco trabajos. ¿Cuál sería un buen trabajo para ti? Ella es una chef. Los chefs trabajan en restaurantes. Cocinan las comidas. También crean nuevas recetas.…

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