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Fan Favorite

March 13, 2026

Do you recognize this sport? It is the most popular sport in the world. It is played in more than 200 countries. In the United States, it is called soccer. But it has different names in other countries. Below are…

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Breaking Bread

March 6, 2026

Bread is made from flour and water. People have been eating bread for thousands of years. Different cultures make their own types of bread. What is your favorite bread? Pumpernickel is from Germany. Its color comes from cocoa powder.…

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Around the Table

March 6, 2026

Different cultures have different foods. They have different traditions for eating, too. Here are a few. Night Owls When do you eat dinner? In some places, people eat dinner late (above). These places include Italy and Argentina. Take a Seat…

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Mapping the World

February 27, 2026

Where do you live? There are lots of places in the world. Maps help us identify them. Continents are the largest pieces of land. Most continents are divided up into countries. Use the maps to learn more. Continent There are…

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Can You Read a Map?

February 27, 2026

This is a map of the world. The map has different parts. The continents are green and blue. The oceans are white. Ready for a pop quiz? Check out the questions below. 1. There are seven continents. Asia is the…

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Hungry Plants

February 5, 2026

Most plants get energy from the sun. But some plants are carnivorous. 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 trapped…

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Plants and Their Prey

February 5, 2026

Carnivorous plants catch small animals. They are able to eat them. Why do they need to do this? All plants have roots. Roots soak up water from the soil. They soak up nutrients, too. Nutrients help plants grow. In…

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A girl standing outdoors blowing seeds off of a dandelion.

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How Seeds Spread

January 30, 2026

Most plants start as a seed. Plants spread their seeds. Wind and water move them from place to place. This helps plants find new spots to grow in. Here is how seeds travel. Blown by Wind Some seeds are very…

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What a Seed Needs

January 30, 2026

Have you ever touched a seed? Outside, it is hard. Inside, it is ready to grow. But it needs help. A seed needs water to grow. It needs oxygen. And it needs the right temperature. Then it will germinate. That…

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From Acorn to Oak

January 23, 2026

An oak is a type of tree. Some oaks live for hundreds of years. Learn how they grow from seed to tree. Small Seed An oak tree starts as an acorn. This is its seed. Have you seen an acorn?…

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What Comes from Trees?

January 23, 2026

There are many types of trees. Some are used for everyday products. Read about how we use different parts of trees. Paper Paper (above) is made from tree trunks. The wood is turned to pulp. The pulp is pressed…

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