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Feels like Summer

October 10, 2024

Summer can be very hot. There is lots of sun. It is a good time to swim and have fun outside. What do you do in the summer? Days are longer. The sun stays up later in the summer.…

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Stay Safe in Summer

October 10, 2024

Summer is fun. But too much heat or sun is unhealthy. Here are some tips for staying safe. Apply sunscreen. The sun’s rays are strong. They can burn your skin. Sunscreen (above) can block those rays. Drink water. …

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Sensing Spring

October 4, 2024

When winter ends, spring begins. The weather gets warmer. Plants and animals return. Your senses can help you experience spring. Here’s how. See. Take a look. You can see lots of animals in the spring. Birds return when weather warms.…

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Watch it Grow

October 4, 2024

A plant grows in stages. Follow the arrows to learn about a lemon tree’s life cycle. 1. A seed is planted. Its shell is hard. A seed needs soil to grow in. It needs water and sunlight, too. 2. The…

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An Icy Season

September 27, 2024

Winter is the coldest season. Some places prepare for icy weather. Here are four things you might see in winter. Snow Water freezes in the clouds. It turns into ice crystals. They fall to the ground as snowflakes. Sleet If…

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Animals

Animals in Winter

September 27, 2024

Winter can be cold. Less food grows. Animals get ready for these changes. Here is how they do it. Some animals migrate. Many birds (above) move to warmer places. So do whales and elk. Some animals hibernate. These animals…

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Time for Change

September 20, 2024

Fall is the season between summer and winter. Weather goes from hot to cool. Animals get ready for this change. Plants change too. Leaves change color. Look at these trees. Some leaves are yellow. Some are red and orange.…

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Ripe for Picking

September 20, 2024

Each season has its fruits and vegetables. Here are four items that are picked in the fall. Apples Fall is apple season. You can pick your own at an orchard (above). Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes grow in the ground. They…

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Animals

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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Animals

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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