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Earth Science

How Seeds Spread

January 30, 2026

Most plants start as a seed. Plants spread their seeds. Wind and water move them from place to place. This helps plants find new spots to grow in. Here is how seeds travel. Blown by Wind Some seeds are very…

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Earth Science

What a Seed Needs

January 30, 2026

Have you ever touched a seed? Outside, it is hard. Inside, it is ready to grow. But it needs help. A seed needs water to grow. It needs oxygen. And it needs the right temperature. Then it will germinate. That…

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Earth Science

From Acorn to Oak

January 23, 2026

An oak is a type of tree. Some oaks live for hundreds of years. Learn how they grow from seed to tree. Small Seed An oak tree starts as an acorn. This is its seed. Have you seen an acorn?…

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Earth Science

What Comes from Trees?

January 23, 2026

There are many types of trees. Some are used for everyday products. Read about how we use different parts of trees. Paper Paper (above) is made from tree trunks. The wood is turned to pulp. The pulp is pressed…

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Earth Science

Helpful Plants

January 16, 2026

Plants are everywhere. We use them each day. They give us food to eat. They give us oxygen to breathe. Read about the benefits of plants. People eat plants. Fruits and vegetables come from plants. Seeds and beans are…

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Earth Science

Parts of a Plant

January 16, 2026

A plant has different parts. Study this sunflower. Learn how each part helps it grow.

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The Human Body

Super Senses

September 19, 2025

People have five senses. These are sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. Our senses help us understand the world. Look around. What do you see? Breathe in through your nose. What do you smell? These are your senses in action!…

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Weather

Stormy Weather

September 10, 2025

Clouds cover the sky. Wind howls. Rain pours. These can all happen during a storm. A storm is a type of weather. Some storms are extreme. Learn about four types of storms. Thunderstorm During a thunderstorm, the sky is dark.…

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Weather

Storm Safety

September 10, 2025

Storms can be scary. They can cause damage. But there are ways to stay safe. Here are some tips. Prepare a kit. Include water and canned food (above). Have enough for several days. Prepare for a loss of power.…

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Weather

Precipitation

September 5, 2025

Clouds are made up of tiny water droplets. When the water gets heavy, it falls to the ground. This is called precipitation. There are different forms of precipitation. Some are liquid. Some are solid. Rain Rain falls from the clouds.…

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