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It's Lunar New Year!

December 1, 2021

In 2022, Lunar New Year is on February 1. Many Asian countries celebrate this holiday. It is celebrated in the United States, too. Different cultures have different traditions. Here are some. People give gifts. Families give each other…

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Dancing Lions

December 1, 2021

Lions dance down the street during Lunar New Year. They are not real lions. They are dancers in colorful costumes. A lion is usually made up of two dancers. One dancer controls the head. The other controls the tail. The…

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Science

A Space Lab

December 1, 2021

A laboratory is a place for experiments and research. The International Space Station (ISS) is a space laboratory. Astronauts live and work there. They come from many countries. Round and Round The ISS is 250 miles from Earth. It travels…

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Science

Days in Space

December 1, 2021

Christina Koch is an astronaut. She worked at the International Space Station. Her mission lasted 328 days. Here is how she spent her time. Researching Koch did science experiments. She tested robots. She studied how vegetables grow in space. Making…

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Business

Spend or Save?

December 1, 2021

You can decide what to do with your money. Will you spend it? Or will you save it for later? The choice is yours. Read on to learn more. You can spend money. Use money to buy what you…

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Community

Giving Gifts

December 1, 2021

It feels good to get a gift. It feels even better to give one! Here are four tips on gift giving. Think It Through Who is the gift for? Think of what that person likes. Make a list of…

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Environment

The Water Cycle

December 1, 2021

Water is always on the move. This movement is called the water cycle. Around It Goes Water is all around us. It is underground. It is on the Earth’s surface. It is in the air. Water changes as it moves…

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Science

Winter Weather

December 1, 2021

Winter is the coldest season. Watch out for ice! Ice covers trees. 
It makes the ground slippery. Read on to learn more about 
icy weather. Ice and Snow Water freezes in the clouds. It turns into ice crystals. They fall…

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Community

Where Do You Live?

October 14, 2021

A community is a group of people living or working together. A community can also be a place where people live. There are different types of communities. Read about three of them. What type do you live in? Do you…

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On the Map

October 14, 2021

Is a country bigger than a state? Is a state bigger than a city or town? Read about them below. Country There are nearly 200 countries. Ours is the United States. Here it is on a map. State The…

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United States

Protecting Our Country

October 14, 2021

The United States military has different branches, or groups. Each group helps protect the country. Read on to learn more about five of them. Ready to Respond The Marines are an emergency force. They respond to problems quickly. Marines watch…

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United States

A Day for Veterans

October 14, 2021

November 11 is an important day. It is called Veterans Day. A veteran is someone who was in the military. Veterans helped keep our country safe. This day honors their bravery. How the U.S. Celebrates A big ceremony is held…

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Animals

Up in the Trees

October 14, 2021

Many creatures make a home in the trees. Read about some of the animals that live up high. Swinging from Treetops Orangutans live in rainforests. They swing from tree to tree. They build nests in trees. Pecking Holes Woodpeckers live…

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Animals

Types of Beaks

October 14, 2021

Every bird has a beak. It uses its beak to eat. Bird beaks come in different shapes. Read about them. Hooked beaks help birds tear food. This bird is a crested caracara. It uses its beak to catch fish.…

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