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A trend is something that’s popular for a short period of time. For example, wraparound sunglasses were trendy in the 1980s. A decade later, kids begged their parents for Furbies and Tamogotchis. (Never heard of these toys? Trust us. They…
Many underwater plants and animals live in a coral reef. They depend on the reef for food and protection. People benefit from the reefs, too. Dive in to learn more about coral reefs. Curious Creatures Corals are animals. They…
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…
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…
Plants are made up of different parts. Study this sunflower. Learn how each part helps it grow.
As the temperatures are getting warmer, spring and summer sports seasons are starting up. A news story about sports can take many different approaches. A sports journalist might write a profile of a player. A reporter might cover the highlights…
Summer is just around the corner! In the summer, days are longer. Temperatures are higher. Your body reacts to heat and sun. Read about the effects below. Sweat When you get hot, you sweat. Sweat leaves your skin through your…
There are lots of fun things to do in the summer. But too much heat or sun is unhealthy. Stay safe in the summer. Be prepared for the weather. Here are some tips. 1. Drink lots of water, even if…
News stories about the environment can cover a wide range of topics, such as pollution, extreme weather, and endangered animals. Sometimes, they look at solutions to environmental problems. Or a journalist might write about what someone is doing to help…
In the United States, four national holidays happen during the summer season. The first is in May. The last is in September. How does your family observe these holidays? Memorial Day This holiday honors U.S. military members who died…
Did you know that fireworks are thousands of years old? The earliest fireworks were made about 2,000 years ago. That was in China. People roasted bamboo. Bamboo stalks are hollow. Air inside exploded! Later, people filled the stalks with…
Sometimes, news stories cover specialized topics that require background knowledge the average reader might not have. For this type of story, a journalist might write an explainer article. An explainer provides what readers need to know about a complex topic.…
From an early age, Jane Goodall has worked with wildlife. She cares about protecting the environment. She hopes to inspire young people to do the same. Goodall loves animals. She has studied chimpanzees and their habitat. She learned that…
News stories about STEAM highlight events or discoveries in science, technology, the arts, engineering, or math. A STEAM story might describe an important scientific paper, a new novel, or an innovative construction project. Many of the most newsworthy topics today…
