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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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Science

A Butterfly’s Life

April 14, 2017

A butterfly passes through four stages of life. At each stage, it looks different. 1. Egg A female butterfly lays an egg on a leaf. The egg is small and round. A special glue sticks it to the leaf. After…

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Health

On the Move!

March 24, 2017

To stay healthy, you need to exercise and move your body. Here are some fun ways to get fit. Join a Team! Soccer and baseball are fun ways to add action to your day. Are there teams at your school…

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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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Business

Fighting Food Waste

March 10, 2017

Americans throw away many pounds of fruits and vegetables each year. That is a waste of food. It is bad for the environment. But some people are working to change it. They are selling and eating ugly food. Ugly but…

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Science

Thank You, Plants!

March 3, 2017

Do you have plants in your home or garden? Plants are all shapes and sizes. They are important for people and animals. They make our lives better in many ways. How do plants help us? Read to find out! Plants…

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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…