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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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Earth 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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Earth 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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Earth Science

Thank You, Plants!

March 3, 2017

Do you have plants in your home or garden? Plants are all shapes and sizes. They are important for people and animals. They make our lives better in many ways. How do plants help us? Read to find out! Plants…

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Environment

Under the Sea

February 3, 2017

Sylvia Earle is a scientist. She has spent many years studying oceans. She loves to learn about plants and animals that live underwater. She works to keep the oceans clean. She protects the animals that live there. Ocean Explorer Earle…

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Under the Sea

February 3, 2017

Sylvia Earle is a scientist. She has spent many years studying oceans. She loves to learn about plants and animals that live underwater. She works to keep the oceans clean. She protects the animals that live there. Ocean Explorer Earle…

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Animals

From Egg to Animal

October 21, 2016

Most snakes come from eggs. Female snakes lay eggs on the ground. They coil around the eggs to keep them safe. Birds come from eggs. Most birds lay eggs in a nest. It takes about two weeks for the eggs…

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Space

Out of This World

September 16, 2016

NASA plans to send astronauts to Mars in about 15 years. It will be the first time people have set foot on that planet. Read about how NASA is getting ready. A Cold, Dry Planet Mars is a cold place.…

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