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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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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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Fossil Finds

March 29, 2024

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…

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Protecting Coral Reefs

April 20, 2023

Pollution and a warming planet are destroying coral reefs. Here is what you can do to help. Reduce, reuse, recycle. (Above) Plastic and other trash are harming the ocean. Use less plastic. Recycle what you can. Hands off! Coral…

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Hungry Plants

April 14, 2023

Did you know that some plants are carnivorous? That means they eat meat. They eat insects and small animals. Here are four carnivorous plants. Cobra Lily This plant looks like a snake. Insects try to eat its nectar. They get…

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