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Helping the Planet

March 1, 2024

Earth Day is April 22. We celebrate it every year. It reminds us that we have to take care of our planet. There are simple things we can do every day. Read on to learn how you can help. Turn…

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Science

Plant a Tree

March 1, 2024

Trees are good for the planet. They make clean air for us to breathe. They give us the shade we need on hot days. Planting trees makes the world a healthier place. They are not just good for people. Birds…

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What is Pickleball?

February 23, 2024

Pickleball has become a popular sport. Kids love it. So do their grandparents. People all over the country are playing it. Pickleball is easy to learn. And it is fun. Learn more about it. It is a mix of sports.…

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In the Swing

February 23, 2024

Where did the idea for pickleball come from? Here are four sports that came before it. They are played with paddles or rackets. Ping-pong (above) is played with a paddle. Players hit a small ball across a table. The ball…

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Science

Busy Bees

February 16, 2024

Bees are insects. They live together in beehives. Life in a beehive is busy. But each bee knows its job. See what goes on inside a hive. Bees live together. Thousands of bees live in a beehive. They work together.…

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Science

Buzzing Order

February 16, 2024

Bees work as a team. This helps the colony survive. Different bees have different jobs. Each job is important. Each hive has one queen bee. She is the biggest bee. She is the only bee that lays eggs. Worker bees…

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A New Chapter

February 8, 2024

Meg Medina writes children’s books. She is also the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. Her job is to inspire young readers. Making History Medina is Cuban American. She is the first Latina to be ambassador. Writing Stories Medina used…

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Find Your Story

February 8, 2024

Storytelling is a way to connect with others. Meg Medina heard stories from her family. They were immigrants to the United States. They told her about their lives in Cuba. Medina says their stories fueled her imagination. They made her…

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Science

Spring Sights

February 2, 2024

Spring is a season of beginnings. All around you, nature is springing to life! The weather is getting warmer. Daylight lasts longer. Look outside. Here are some signs you might see of spring. Babies are born. Baby animals are born…

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Tree Study

February 2, 2024

Trees come back to life in the spring. They need food and water to grow. Learn how the parts of a tree keep a tree healthy. 1. Leaves Leaves soak up sunlight. This helps the tree grow. 2. Branches…

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Amphibian Facts

January 26, 2024

Amphibians are animals that can live on land and in water. You can find them in rivers, lakes, and forests. They eat bugs and worms. There are different kinds of amphibians. Read about some of them. Toads and Frogs …

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Lifecycle of a Frog

January 26, 2024

A frog goes through four stages of life. As the frog grows, it changes. This is called metamorphosis. Here are the four stages. Egg Female frogs lay eggs. Tadpoles hatch from these eggs. It takes from one to three weeks…

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United States National Parks

January 19, 2024

National parks are natural areas that are protected by the government. Take a look at some of the national parks in the United States of America. Yosemite National Park This park is in California. There are giant sequoia trees.…

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Park Animals

January 19, 2024

Many different kinds of animals live in national parks. Here are three. Mule deer (above) are common in Yosemite Valley. They roam through the forest. They can be seen all year round. The Grand Canyon is home to gila monsters.…

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