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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…
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…
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.…
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…
A laboratory is a place for experiments and research. The International Space Station (ISS) is a space laboratory. Astronauts live and work there. They come from many countries. Round and Round The ISS orbits the Earth. It is about 250…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
