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Ready to Take Off

September 8, 2017

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…

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Science

A Time of Changes

September 1, 2017

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…

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United States

All Kinds of Schools

August 21, 2017

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.…

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United States

Hello, Yosemite!

May 5, 2017

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…

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Science

Water Works

April 28, 2017

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…

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Entertainment

Kids Who Care

April 21, 2017

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…

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Science

A Butterfly’s Life

April 14, 2017

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…

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Health

On the Move!

March 24, 2017

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…

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Entertainment

Meet an Author

March 17, 2017

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.…

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Business

Fighting Food Waste

March 10, 2017

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…

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