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Ready, Set, Erupt!

November 24, 2017

There are many volcanoes around the world. They can be dangerous. Researchers study volcanoes. A volcano is a mountain. There is magma underneath it. Magma is hot liquid rock. It bursts out of the mountain as lava. Volcanoes can erupt.…

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Let's Celebrate!

November 13, 2017

People all over the world welcome in the New Year. It is a time for celebration and parties. Here are some traditions from four countries. Flower Power In Brazil, people spend time at the beach. They light candles. They throw…

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United States

A Time to be Thankful

October 24, 2017

Many people live in the United States. They come from all over the world. Native American tribes lived here first. The Pilgrims sailed to America in 1620. They met a Native American tribe called the Wampanoags. The Wampanoags helped the…

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Arts

Past and Present

October 2, 2017

The American Indian Magnet School (AIMS) is a public school in St. Paul, Minnesota. Students there learn reading, writing, and math. They also study American Indian traditions. Music and More Students learn about American Indian music. They meet with…

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Science

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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United States

All Kinds of Schools

August 21, 2017

Schools can be big. Schools can be small. Schools can be in the city or the country. Where do you go to school? This school is in the country. Students play on the grass. There are lots of trees.…

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Hello, Yosemite!

May 5, 2017

Yosemite National Park is in California. Find out about this special place. Yosemite became a national park more than 100 years ago. It is one of America’s most popular parks. More than 4 million people visit it each year. Yosemite…

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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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Entertainment

Kids Who Care

April 21, 2017

Helping others is important. Read about five kids who have started projects to help others. What can you do to help your community? Make a plan. Then get started! She helps animals. Willow Phelps makes crafts and sells them at…

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Entertainment

Meet an Author

March 17, 2017

Gail Gibbons has written and illustrated more than 100 books. She talked to TFK about her work. Did you like to write and draw as a child? I spent a lot of time drawing and painting. I loved to read.…

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World

Desert Life

February 24, 2017

This is a scorpion. It is one kind of animal that lives in this hot, dry habitat. What Is a Desert? A desert is a place that has very little rainfall. Most deserts get less than 10 inches of rain…

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Technology

What a Great Idea!

February 17, 2017

Inventors create or build new things to help make our lives better. Take a look at five cool new inventions. Which is your favorite? A Special Sweet Potato Kids in parts of Africa don’t get enough vitamin A. It is…

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Science

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

Cool Cats

January 13, 2017

This is a cheetah. It is the fastest animal on land. Find out about other kinds of wild cats. Margays are small cats. They live in the jungles of Central and South America. Margays are good climbers and spend much…

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