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World's Greatest Places

October 12, 2023

Want to explore the world? Each year, TIME magazine makes a list. It picks some of the World’s Greatest Places. TIME for Kids picks our favorites. Get ready for an adventure! Island Living Dominica is an island. It is…

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Health

Let's Go Birding

October 6, 2023

Birdwatching is a fun hobby. It is also good for you. Scientists say seeing and hearing birds can help people feel happy. Here is how to start birdwatching. Set up a bird feeder. Feeders are a great way to attract…

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Science

Backyard Birds

October 6, 2023

Have you seen these birds? These four are common in many parts of the United States. Learn how to identify them. American robin (above) This bird has an orange breast. It likes to eat earthworms. Mourning dove This bird is…

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Business

In the News

September 29, 2023

Reporters keep people informed. They gather facts. They write news stories. They help us understand what is going on in the world. Here is how reporters do their job. Reporters do research. Reporters read the latest news. That helps…

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What Is Your Story?

September 29, 2023

Reporters use writing to tell readers the news. Sometimes, their stories come with images. These images are usually photographs. They can also be charts or graphs. Images help readers see the events in a news story. They give readers…

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Science

Types of Scientists

September 22, 2023

There are many kinds of scientists. Each is an expert in a type of science. Some study animals. Others study the Earth or space. Read about four scientists. Planetary Scientist Jennifer Heldmann studies planets. She is looking for water…

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Science

Science Tools

September 22, 2023

Scientists use special tools to do their work. These tools are used to measure. Each tool uses a different unit of measurement. 1. A thermometer measures heat and cold. In the United States, degrees Fahrenheit are the units of…

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Arts

The Sound of Music

September 8, 2023

Meet Gustavo Dudamel. He loves music. He is the leader of an orchestra. Learn about his work. Follow My Lead Gustavo Dudamel is a conductor. That is a person who leads an orchestra. Friendly Faces Dudamel is also a…

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Arts

In the Orchestra

September 8, 2023

There are many types of instruments in an orchestra. They make different sounds. The instruments are grouped into four sections. Players in each group sit together. How do musicians stay on the beat? They look to their conductor. The conductor leads…

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Science

Signs of Fear

September 8, 2023

Feeling scared is natural. It happens to all of us. Fear is a reaction. It happens in your body. It can alert you to danger. Here are some of the ways you feel fear. Your heart beats faster. Feel…

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History

Halloween History

September 7, 2023

Do you have a Halloween tradition? Maybe you carve faces on pumpkins. Or watch scary movies with your family. Halloween customs started in Europe. They go back about 2,000 years. The holiday was a harvest celebration. Fall is harvest…

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Science

Shapes on the Farm

September 1, 2023

A farm is where food is grown or raised. Let’s take a tour of one. There are many things to see. Shapes are everywhere. What do you notice about the shapes on the farm? A circle is round. It…

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Science

Five Sides

August 31, 2023

This building is called the Pentagon. It is in Arlington County, Virginia. That is near Washington, D.C. The building gets its name from its shape. A pentagon has five sides. By Design The Pentagon is a United States government…

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