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New Year's Traditions

November 30, 2023

The New Year’s holiday is celebrated around the world. See what people in different countries do to welcome the new year. Splashing Around In the Netherlands and Canada, it is a tradition to take a dip on New Year’s Day…

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Science

Suited for Space

November 30, 2023

It can be very cold or very hot in space. There is no air to breathe. An astronaut has to wear a space suit. Read about its different parts. 1. This is a backpack. It provides air to breathe. It…

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Science

To the Moon!

November 30, 2023

NASA has a new space suit. It was made for astronauts going to the moon. NASA plans to get them there by 2025. The mission is called Artemis III. It will put a woman on the moon for the first…

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Types of Snowflakes

November 30, 2023

Have you ever seen a snowflake? Snowflakes grow as moist air freezes in a cloud. No two snowflakes are alike. But they have shapes in common. Let’s see some. Columns and Needles These crystals form in warmer temperatures. They are long…

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Science

States of Matter

November 30, 2023

What happens to snow when the weather turns warm? It changes form. It goes from solid to liquid to gas. These are the main states of matter. Everything is solid, liquid, or gas. Heat and cold make matter change forms. …

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World's Greatest Places

October 12, 2023

Want to explore the world? Each year, TIME magazine makes a list. It picks some of the World’s Greatest Places. TIME for Kids picks our favorites. Get ready for an adventure! Island Living Dominica is an island. It is…

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Health

Let's Go Birding

October 6, 2023

Birdwatching is a fun hobby. It is also good for you. Scientists say seeing and hearing birds can help people feel happy. Here is how to start birdwatching. Set up a bird feeder. Feeders are a great way to attract…

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Backyard Birds

October 6, 2023

Have you seen these birds? These four are common in many parts of the United States. Learn how to identify them. American robin (above) This bird has an orange breast. It likes to eat earthworms. Mourning dove This bird is…

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Business

In the News

September 29, 2023

Reporters keep people informed. They gather facts. They write news stories. They help us understand what is going on in the world. Here is how reporters do their job. Reporters do research. Reporters read the latest news. That helps…

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What Is Your Story?

September 29, 2023

Reporters use writing to tell readers the news. Sometimes, their stories come with images. These images are usually photographs. They can also be charts or graphs. Images help readers see the events in a news story. They give readers…

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Types of Scientists

September 22, 2023

There are many kinds of scientists. Each is an expert in a type of science. Some study animals. Others study the Earth or space. Read about four scientists. Planetary Scientist Jennifer Heldmann studies planets. She is looking for water…

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Science

Science Tools

September 22, 2023

Scientists use special tools to do their work. These tools are used to measure. Each tool uses a different unit of measurement. 1. A thermometer measures heat and cold. In the United States, degrees Fahrenheit are the units of…

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Arts

The Sound of Music

September 8, 2023

Meet Gustavo Dudamel. He loves music. He is the leader of an orchestra. Learn about his work. Follow My Lead Gustavo Dudamel is a conductor. That is a person who leads an orchestra. Friendly Faces Dudamel is also a…

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