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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
It is back-to-school time! Ehrman Crest Elementary and Middle School opened last year. The building was designed for learning and fun. The building is shaped like a Y. The elementary school is on the left. The right side is…
Your classroom is where you spend the most time at school. Here are four other spaces at school. What are these spaces like at your school? Library You can borrow books from the school library (above). The librarian might read…
A trend is something that’s popular for a short period of time. For example, wraparound sunglasses were trendy in the 1980s. A decade later, kids begged their parents for Furbies and Tamogotchis. (Never heard of these toys? Trust us. They…
