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Acknowledgments

Bubbles by Deborah Underwood from Ladybug, Magazine for Young Children Reprinted by permission of Carus Publishing Company, Cricket Magazine Group.

The Caterpillar by Douglas Florian Copyright 1994. Used by permission.

Hamster Hide-and-Seek by Avis Harley Text Copyright 2011. Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins Publishers.

Loose and Limber from WHISKERS AND RHYMES by Arnold Lobel. Text Copyright 1985 by Arnold Lobel. Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins Publishers.

Cloud Parade by Kristen M. Camiolo from Ladybug, Magazine for Young Children. Reprinted by permission Carus Publishing Company, Cricket Magazine Group.

Sunflakes from COUNTRY PIE by Frank Asch. Text Copyright 1979 by Frank Asch. Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins Publishers.

Sarah Enters a Painting by Susan Katz. Reprinted with the permission of Simon and Schuster Childrens Publishing Division.

From the autograph album by Lillian Morrison Copyright 1960 by The Owens Publishing Company. Used by permission of Marian Reiner for the Author.

Photography Credits

Book Cover: (c) David Young-Wolff/Alamy; (tr) PhotoLink/Getty Images

Contributor

Time Inc. All rights reserved. Versions of some articles in this edition of TIME For Kids originally appeared in TIME For Kids or timeforkids.com.

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Issue 1 ....................................................... 5RetellPhotographs and CaptionsContext Clues

Issue 2 ......................................................11Main Idea and DetailsMapsContext Clues

Issue 3 ..................................................... 17Compare and ContrastDiagramsContext Clues

Issue 4 ..................................................... 23Authors PurposeChartsContext Clues

Issue 5 ..................................................... 29Main Idea and DetailsListsContext Clues

Issue 6 ..................................................... 35Authors PurposePhotographs and CaptionsContext Clues

Issue 7 ..................................................... 41Main Idea and DetailsDiagramsContext Clues

Issue 8 ..................................................... 47Main Idea and DetailsMapsContext Clues

Issue 9 ..................................................... 53Main Idea and Details ChartsContext Clues

Issue 10 ................................................... 59Main Idea and Details Signs and SymbolsContext Clues

Issue 11 ................................................... 65Authors PurposeChartsContext Clues

Issue 12 ................................................... 71RetellPhotographs and CaptionsContext Clues

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Pond Life .......................................................... 6Earth Helpers ................................................... 8Leave it to Beavers DIAGRAMS ......................... 10

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Getting over the Hump .................................. 12Not a Drop to Drink ........................................ 14Bubbles POETRY ............................................... 16

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A Ladybugs Life ............................................. 18Giving Time for the Common Good ............. 20The Caterpillar POETRY .................................. 22

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Eat Well, Feel Well ........................................ 24Orange You Glad? ......................................... 26Climb the Pyramid DIAGRAMS ......................... 28

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Sharing with Others ...................................... 30Thanks, Mom and Dad .................................. 32Hamster Hide-and-Seek POETRY .................... 34

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The Forest Roof ............................................. 36Rain Forests: From Soup to Nuts .................. 38Life in the Rain Forest DIAGRAMS ................... 40

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Digging for Bones ......................................... 42Animals on the Move .................................... 44Loose and Limber POETRY .............................. 46

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Wow! Wind Works! ...................................... 48Blow, Wind, Blow! ........................................ 50Cloud Parade POETRY ..................................... 52

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Sunny Side Up ................................................ 54Where Does the Water Go? .......................... 56Sunflakes POETRY ........................................... 58

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Whoos a Wonderful Bird? ........................... 60Food for Whoo? ............................................ 62Growing and Changing CHARTS ..................... 64

Authors Purpose Context Clues Charts

Prize Pets........................................................ 66All for America! ............................................. 68Lady Liberty DIAGRAMS ................................... 70

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Money Goes Around ..................................... 72How Money Is Made ..................................... 74U.S. Coins CHARTS ............................................ 76

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Things Change .............................................. 78What a Trip! .................................................. 80The Space Shuttle DIAGRAMS ......................... 82

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Wild About Museums ................................... 84A Basket Maker ............................................. 86Sarah Enters a Painting POETRY ..................... 88

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Get Ready, Get Set, Go! ................................ 90Play Ball! ........................................................ 92From the autograph album POETRY .............. 94

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PondPond Life LifePonds are places to row a boat or to swim. We can hike near them. We can fish in them. Ponds are also homes for many animals. They live in and out of the water.

In the morning, a dragonfly flies in the air. It flies over the pond and looks for bugs to eat.

In the afternoon, a swan swims. Its long neck ducks under the water. This mom finds plants for its babies to eat.

In the evening, a raccoon races. It stays up at night. It finds plants and animals to eat.

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Animals and plants live in, on, and by the pond. This heron eats bugs and frogs. It can trap a bug as the bug creeps on a big lily pad. The pond is a good place to find food.

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Goodwillie School is in Michigan. It is a green school. No, it is not painted green! Kids work together to help the environment.

Kids reuse and recycle. Boys and girls do not waste things here. During class, they find ways to reuse things. Brett recycles a plastic bag to make a kite.

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Children learn about plants and animals. After class, they go to the park. They discuss, or talk about, what they see.

A green school is good for Earth. Green schools use much less power and light than other schools. Green schools can save money. The money that is saved can help the school.

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A beaver likes to build a dam in a river. How does it do this?

First, it puts sticks at the very bottom of the river. Then, the beaver adds stones and leaves. Soon, the dam blocks the river and makes a pond. The beaver builds a house, or a lodge, in the pond.

Here is a picture of a pond. It shows where a beaver lives.

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Garissa is a remote, or faraway, village in the desert in Kenya. Kenya is a country in Africa. Children who live near Garissa do not have any books to read. People all over the world have given books to a special library for these children.

The Desert Express Camels live in this sandy part of Kenya. They can carry up to 400 pounds of books on their backs. People, on the other hand, cant carry that many!

Check Out the CamelsNow camels carry books to towns near Garissa. Where you live, there are libraries. People can get to a library by walking or taking cars, buses, or trains.

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Books Bring SmilesChildren in Garissa now have books to read. They love it when the camel library comes. In one town, an 11-year-old boy takes his time with his book. I really want the book to stay in my head, he says.

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A Look at Kenya Size: 224,960 square miles (two times the size of Nevada)

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What people speak: English and Swahili

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Not a Drop to DrinkWater covers a lot of Earth. Still, many people around the world are thirsty.

World Water DayWater is in oceans, rivers, lakes, ponds, and puddles, and even in our sinks. Yet in many places, people have no water to drink. So world leaders chose a day to teach about it. The day is called World Water Day. It is on March 22 of each year.

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Whats Next?By 2025, there may be eight billion people on the planet. They will need more fresh water to drink, to wash in, and to grow food. World Water Day makes us think about the importance of water and how we use it.

Water WiseKids around the world help out on World Water Day. They make posters. They teach others to save water by taking short showers and watering plants at night.

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By Deborah Underwood

Bubbles in the fish tank,Bubbles in the lake,Bubbles in the batterWhen my mommy bakes a cake.

Bubbles in the ocean,Flowing with the tide,Bubbles in the gardenWhere a spittlebug can hide.

Bubbles from my bubble wandFloat across the path.But my favorite kind of bubblesAre the bubbles in my bath!

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The life of a ladybug begins in the spring. A ladybug grows in three stages. Then it becomes an adult.

The Egg StageA female ladybug finds a leaf. Then she lays many eggs.

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The Larva StageAn egg hatches. Out comes a little bug, or larva. It is much smaller than a grown ladybug.

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The Adult StageThe ladybug then pushes out of the skin. Its body is soft and wet. The air makes it hard and dry. Now the ladybug is grown!

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You can see rivers and canyons in Big Bend National Park in Texas.

You can also meet a park ranger there. They help people stay safe and follow rules. They are paid to do this work.

Badge of HonorNational park rangers work for the National Park Service. All rangers wear a patch on their uniforms. It shows what the parks stand for. Why do you think this shape and these pictures were chosen?

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Some other people work in Big Bend, too. They teach people about the park and fix trails. These special people are volunteers. They work for free.

Some Big Bend volunteers got a big thank you. A group called Take Pride in America gave awards to 48 Big Bend volunteers who worked more than 100 hours.

Every day, volunteers give their time. Some work in parks. Some work in cities. Wherever they are, other people have a good reason to say thank you!

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Volunteers are good citizens. They make the park a better place. Their work helps everyone because the park belongs to everyone.

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The caterpillars not a cat.Its very smallAnd short and fat,And with those beady little eyesWill never win a beauty prize.The caterpillars brain is smallIt only knows to eat and crawl.But for this creepy bug dont cry,It soon will be a butterfly.

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Parts of the body work together to toss a ball or ride a bike. Eat healthy foods to keep all body parts healthy. Many people eat too much. They also eat foods that are not good for them. To stay healthy, keep in shape and eat good food.

Eat cheese and yogurt for your bones. Smile! Your teeth are strong and healthy because of calcium. Drink your milk, too!

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Eat meat, fish, and beans for your muscles. When you eat these foods, you get stronger. They have lots of protein.

Eat vegetables for your eyes. Foods like carrots, squash, and greens are packed with vitamins.

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A sweet potato is orange, right? Not always! Some are dark red. Some are as yellow as a lemon. Lets read about others.

Farmers Make ArtA sweet potato starts out orange. But farmers may mix many kinds of potatoes together. This can make them turn red. Scientists can add different colors to the crops to change their color, too.

The Color PurpleCarrots are full of vitamin A. Vitamin A helps your eyes stay strong. Have you ever seen a purple carrot? It may look funny. But it has extra vitamins!

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Healthy BitesFarmers now can grow orange cauliflowers. These cauliflowers have 25 times more vitamin A than white ones. Cauliflowers can also be purple, yellow, and green. They are a healthy snack.

Colorful VegetablesThe chart shows the colors of some vegetables. Which color vegetable would you like to eat?

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This food chart is shaped like a pyramid. Read it to learn about the foods that will keep you healthy. Choose the right foods from each group to feel good. Also exercise to be well.

Climb the PyramidTRead it to learn about the foods that will keep you healthy. Choose the rightfoods from each group to feel good. Also exercise to be well.

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Anna and Bob give their time. They read to a younger child who cannot read.

Sharing is more than taking turns with a toy. Sharing is giving and caring. Good citizens help make things better for everyone. They help people in the community or around the world.

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Tyler collects money and toys. He helps out. He works with a group that thinks all kids should get holiday gifts. Kids smile when Tyler comes to see them!

1. Toys for Tots collects toys for children all over the world to enjoy.

2. UNICEF collects money to pay for food and medicine.

3. The Girl Scouts help girls become tomorrows leaders.

Brittany and Robbie help soldiers. Their group sends phones to them. The soldiers can call home. This makes everyone happy.

Brittany and Robbie help soldiers. Their group sendsphones to them. The soldiers

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Thanks, Mom and DadThanks, Mom and Dad

Thanks for the food. An otter mother feeds its pup a crab. The baby can not find its own meal. The baby leaves its mother when its six months old. Frans Lanting/Minden Pictures

Thanks for the ride.This crocodile mother carries its baby. Mom brings it to the water for safety. Mom and baby stay close for up to two years.

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Many animal babies start out small and helpless. Mom and Dad are there! In most animal groups, the mom takes care of the young. The dad helps in other ways.

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Thanks, Mom and Dad Thanks for the lessons. Cubs learn to hunt by playing with their dads. When Mom is out hunting, the lion protects the cubs.

Thanks for keeping me safe. A goose father flaps its wings. It warns others to stay away so the baby is safe.

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Family NamesAnimal babies have their own names. Some baby animal names are funny. Some may surprise you! Read the list to learn some.

1. A baby goat is a kid.

2. A baby elephant is a calf.

3. A baby tiger is a cub.

4. A baby kangaroo is a joey.

5. A baby frog is a tadpole.

6. A baby skunk is a kit.

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Over my armshe softly flowscinnamon coatand whiskery nose.

With marble eyesshe stops and peeks;lets me strokeher knapsack cheeks.

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The rain forest is very green, wet, and hot. It is packed with trees and is full of life.

Some animals send a warning. It says, Watch out for us! These frogs have lots of poison on their skin.

Some animals just hang around. Sloths spend time hanging from trees. Look at how the baby holds its mother.

Some animals come out just at night. This bug is scary to look at. Its spikes scare off enemies.

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People can spend time exploring the rain forest. They can walk on bridges high over the ground. They can see so much green! Scientists explore the rain forest, too. They study the plants that help sick people. The rain forest is the only place in the world where these plants live.

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More than half of the worlds plants and animals live in rain forests. People need to help protect the rain forests.

Food from the Rain ForestsCocoa beans, bananas, some nuts, and coconuts come from the rain forests. Without the rain forests, you would not have vanilla, needed for baking!

Rain Forest Healing Powers Rain forests have special plants. One quarter of all of our medicine comes from 3,000 rain forest plants. Healthy rain forests keep us healthy, too.

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wFrom Soap to RopeFibers from the rain forests are found in rugs, ropes, and string. Oils from the rain forests can make paint, soap, and shampoo.

Better AirPeople and animals need a gas called oxygen to breathe. Plants make oxygen. Rain forests help the world breathe better. They help add more oxygen to the air.

Rain Forests at RiskPeople cut down trees to use as lumber or to make room for farming. Many rain forest plants and animals need our help. You can join a rain forest rescue program. You can celebrate Arbor Day, too. This is a day to encourage tree planting.

Rain forests help plants and animals meet their needs.

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Look at this picture. It shows the layers of a rain forest and what lives in each layer.

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Found!Found!Scientists found bones of a dinosaur.Scientists found bones of a dinosaur.It may have looked like this. It may have looked like this.

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Big tools came first. The scientists used a saw, trowels, and chisels. They pulled out a block of rock.

Little tools came next. The scientists used brushes to clean the big block. They found shoulder and leg bones.

The skeleton helps scientists learn about dinosaurs. The scientists put the bones together. They try to see what the dinosaur once looked like. Its arms were like wings. Its nose was long like a beak. That is why it is called a birdlike dinosaur.

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AnimalsAnimals on the on the MoveMovePeople have strong legs for running, hopping, skipping, jumping, and walking. How do animals move?

The snail crawls in the grass. The bottom of its soft body is like a foot. Strong muscles in the foot pull the snails body and shell.

The frog leaps into the water. It pushes off with its long, strong back legs. The frog springs into the air, then splashes down.

The dog runs in the yard. This dog has short legs. Some dogs have long legs. Most dogs like to run and jump. This one is chasing a ball.

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Animals on the Move The eagle flies in the sky. It flaps its wings to rise and soar. The eagles tail helps it turn. When the eagle is ready to land, it folds its wings.

The dolphin swims in the sea. The fin on its back helps the dolphin keep its balance. It steers and turns with two flippers. The dolphins tail has a flat part called the flukes. The dolphin glides when it moves its tail and flukes up and down.

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Loose and limber,Beanbag JimSeems to haveNo bones in him.At carnivalsAnd vaudeville showsHe ties himselfIn knots and bows.Hes known to allThroughout the landAs natures living Rubber band.

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Wow! Wind Works!You know when the wind blows. A flag waves. A kite sails across the sky. Wind has lots of power.

Wind can spin pinwheels. Wind toys and weather vanes stay still. The wind blows. Then they can go fast!

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Wind can be used to make electricity.The wind machine is like a very big pinwheel. Its blades, or wings, catch the wind. The machine can then turn the wind into electricity.

Wind blows and turns into strong storms. A tornado is a strong storm.

The red and orange parts of the map show where a lot of U.S. tornadoes start.

Tornadoes in the United States

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Wind is moving air. It can be strong or weak. People measure windy weather. Hold on to your hat! We will go to some windy places.

On a Mountain TopMany people say this New Hampshire mountain is the windiest place in the U.S. The wind blows very fast on this peak.

The Windy CityThis is Chicagos nickname. It got this name because of its strong winds. These winds come partly from its location along Lake Michigan.

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The Real Windy City Dodge City, Kansas, is the windiest city in the United States. The wind there blows 14 miles per hour on most days.

That Blows Me Away!The continent of Antarctica is very cold. Strong winds blow over the icy land. It may be the windiest place on Earth. Winds can blow more than 200 miles per hour!

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See those silly clouds scoot by!A puff parade across the sky:One ice-cream cone, two telephones,Three baseball hats, four furry cats,Five purple plums, six bongo drums,What funny fluffy clouds float by!

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I am a dolphin.I see many animals in the ocean. Meet some of them!

It is warm in the summer. People go to the ocean to get cool. They share the water with many living things!

The sun shines on the ocean top. Tiny plants need the sun to survive. Other ocean life then eat these plants.

Some animals drift. Jellyfish glide in the water. Watch out! These soft animals can sting.

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Some animals swim to the top to breathe. A whale mom shows its baby calf how to swim. Many fish swim down when it is light out so they cannot be seen. This helps to protect them. At night, they then swim to the top to eat.

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Rain, Rain, Go AwayRain makes puddles on the sidewalk. Then the rain stops. The sun comes out. Before long, the puddles are gone. Where did the water go ?

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Where Does Where Doesthe Water Go?the Water Go?

From Liquid to Gas The puddle water went into the air. The suns heat changed the water from a liquid to a gas called water vapor. You cannot see the gas, but you can feel damp air.

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A Water Vapor ExperimentLook at what happens to water in two jars. One jar has a lid. The other does not. On Monday, both jars have the same amount of water. On Tuesday, one jar has less water. Some of the water went into the air. The other jar has the same amount of water. The lid stopped water from going into the air.

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SunflakesSunflakesIf sunlight fell like snowflakes, gleaming yellow and so bright,we could build a sunman,we could have a sunball fight,we could watch the sunflakesdrifting in the sky.We could go sleighing in the middle of Julythrough sundrifts and sunbanks,we could ride a sunmobile,and we could touch sunflakesI wonder how theyd feel.

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This is an owl. It is a bird. Whoo, it says. Find out more inside!

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Owls stay awake at night. The moon is up, too. Most owls sleep when the sun comes up. Could you do that?

Owls hear very well. They hear better than any other bird. When an owl hears a sound, it can turn its head far around.

Owls have big eyes. They see quite well at night. In the day, they do not move. This makes it hard for enemies to spot them.

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Owls hunt. Their very sharp eyes and hearing help owls hunt. They eat lots of mice and other little animals.

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Bird SignThis sign can be seen on the trails in some Texas state parks. These parks are near the Gulf of Mexico. Many birds live here. The sign tells people that they can see different birds.

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Most owls hunt for food at night. But the burrowing owl hunts in the day. You can find this little owl in parts of Texas.

A burrowing owl eats insects mostly. Sometimes it eats mice. It may also eat other small animals.

The burrowing owl lives in a hole called a burrow.

Living things need energy to live and grow. Energy comes from food.

Plants make food from sunlight.

The sun gives energy to plants.

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How do the living things shown get energy? It all starts with the sun. Without the sun, plants would not get energy. Without plants, grasshoppers would not get energy. Without grasshoppers, owls would not get energy.

Animals as SymbolsSymbols stand for things. Many animals are symbols. The lion is a symbol of courage. The dove is a symbol of peace. The owl is a symbol of wisdom. What did the artist add to this picture to show that the owl is wise?

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Life Stage What happens at this stage?

eggAll owls start life inside an egg. They must hatch, or break out of, the eggs.

nestlingNestlings are young helpless birds. They stay in the nest. Parents bring food to them.

fledglingFledglings are birds just able to fly. They are not fully grown.

adultAn adult owl stops growing. It can make more owls like itself.

What are the life stages of an owl?

This chart shows how an owlchanges as it grows.

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Many people own dogs. Purebred dogs can compete in dog shows.

Dogs get a prize like the Olympic medal.In the United States, the Westminster Kennel Club runs a famous dog show. Only the best purebreds are allowed to compete.

Judges are experts on the breed they judge. At this show, they examine, or look over, the dog. They look at how the dog moves. Judges see if the teeth, bones, and coat are perfect.

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A handler presents the dog to the judge. The handler moves around the ring with the dog. One dog in each breed wins best in its breed. Then only one dog out of all the breeds wins Best in Show!

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Presidents Pets Many of our countrys leaders had pets. These animals lived in or around the White House.

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The bald eagle is a symbol of America. It stands for freedom. It is just one symbol of our country.

Symbols stand for us.Bald eagles fly fast and high. They live near lakes, seacoasts, and rivers. They swoop down to catch fish. Bald eagles are brave.

A bell tells a story. The Liberty Bell is also a symbol of freedom in America. It rang when this country was started. Then it cracked. Now it can not ring. Many people visit it in Philadelphia.

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A flag waves for freedom. A woman named Betsy Ross made the first United States flag in 1776. It had 13 red and white stripes and 13 white stars. The stripes stand for the first 13 colonies.

Saving our symbols!Bald eagles were in danger. People worked together to protect this symbol. It helps us see why America is great!

The Eagle Gets AroundThe Great Seal is the symbol of the United States. The bald eagle is on the Great Seal. Find the Great Seal and eagle on the items in this chart.

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The Statue of Liberty, or Lady Liberty, is a symbol of liberty and freedom. It is over 100 years old!

It stands on a big stone base, or pedestal, in the harbor in New York City. It is more than 150 feet tall. One finger is 8 feet long! The nose is more than 4 feet long!

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Save Money First you save money. You put it in the bank. The money earns interest. This is money that the bank adds in.

Spend Money Now you can choose to spend the money you saved or save it for something special.

Give Money You can give money to help feed hungry people or take care of animals.

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Earn Money Then, you can sell goods or services to make more money. Goods are things. You can sell old toys. Services are tasks done for other people. You can walk a dog.

Where Money Is Made Where Money Is Made Money is made in places called mints. Look at the map to see where U.S. mints are.

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Money does not grow on trees. Do you know how coins and bills are made?

Its made at the Mint. The United States Mint makes every U.S. coin. First, strips of metal pass through a machine. The machine cuts out round disks. Another machine then stamps a picture on them. Finally, the disks are metal coins.

Check this out! Copper, a metal, is in the middle of a coin. The outside is also copper and a metal called nickel.But most of a nickel is made of copper!

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Is it paper money?Dollar bills look like paper. But they are not! U.S. bills are made out of a kind of cloth. The cloth is called rag. Rag is stronger than paper. It keeps the bills from tearing.

Its hot off the press!Bills have special marks on them. You can only see the marks in a bright light. Then you know it is real money.

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A New QuarterThe U.S. Mint made 50 new quarters. Each U.S. state has its own quarter. This is the Texas quarter. It shows a state map and a star. It shows Texas history. Texas is called the Lone Star State.

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The U.S. government makes money. It makes bills and coins. This chart shows what is on a coin. Are some of these coins in your pocket?

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People discover things. They inventnew machines. We learn new waysto do things. Over time, our liveschange in many ways.

Making ClothesLong ago, families made their own clothes. They sewed their clothes by hand. The sewing machine was invented about 150 years ago. It helped people sew their clothes faster.

Now, most clothes are made in big factories. The factories have many machines and many workers. The factories send the clothes to stores. Families go to stores to buy their clothes.

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Name other ways that these classrooms are the same and different.

How are the clothes different? How are the desks different? What are the children and teacher doing?

In the Classroom, Then and NowSchools have changed too. Look at these two pictures. One is from long ago. One is a classroom today.

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The space shuttle was in space for 12 days. Then it came back to Earth. Its crew carried a big new part to the space station.

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How can I become an astronaut?If you want to be an astronaut, study science and math. Astronauts have to know these subjects well. They earn top grades in school.

Astronauts go to college, a school after high school. They learn how machines work in college. Later, they run and fix machines.

What do astronauts do? When astronauts go into space, each one has a different job. The commander is in charge. The pilot flies the spaceshuttle. Other astronautsfix shuttle parts or workon science projects.

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Up and Up!The space shuttle went to the space station. This picture shows the path it took. How many miles did the space shuttle go up?

Each astronaut had a job to do. Astronaut Joe Tanner worked on the outside of the space station. He helped add a new part to the station.

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The Space ShuttleLook at the picture. It shows the three main parts of the space shuttle. How can you tell it is from the United States? Look for a clue!

The tank holds the fuel.

The rocket boosters lift the shuttle off the ground.

The orbiter carries the crew.

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Amazing Museums

Do you like to learn new things? Then a museum is a place for you. Lets visit two museums in Texas.

Stars, Bones, and BugsWhat can you learn in a natural science museum? You can learn about stars and planets. You can learn about rocks and dinosaurs. You can learn about living things, too. Learn about these and more at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.

This museum has a special place for butter ies. They live inside the museum. A butterfly might land on your finger!

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Ready, Set, RunPadre Island National Seashore is a different kind of museum. It is an outdoor museum and a park. You can see birds that live at the seashore. You can see the sea and many sand dunes.

You might also see baby sea turtles! Each year, sea turtles are hatched at the park. The tiny turtles are put on the beach. They run quickly to the sea. One day, some turtles may return to the beach to lay eggs.

This is a baby sea turtle.

A Good Sign Signs tell us important things. They help us find places . They tell us rules. What do the signs in this park tell us?

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Basket making is a kind of art. Native Americans learn it from their families. Teri Rofkar learned it from her grandmother.

Back to Her RootsTeri makes baskets from spruce roots. Spruce is a kind of tree. Many things are made from spruce wood. Why? Spruce bends easily.

Old BasketsBaskets were made thousands of years ago. In the past, they were used as drinking cups and for cooking. Later, pots were used for this. Weavers made baskets to sell or trade.

Basket making is a kind of art

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Past, Present, and FutureIn the past, all baskets were made by hand. Today some baskets are made by machines. A machine can make a basket in minutes.

In the future, baskets may be made from new materials. They may have different shapes than baskets made today. But some people will still make beautiful baskets by hand.

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If I stepped into this painting,Id hurry past the grown-upsdozing in their chairsand rush up to the tablewhere that boy is reachingfor something I cant see from here.A toy house? A train? A set of paints?Maybe Id stopto play with him awhile.And then Id climbthat curved brown stairto find out whatthe painter hid way up there.

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A sprint, or a short race, takes only seconds. Blink! The race is over. The fastest men run a race in less than 10 seconds.

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Get Ready, Get Ready, Get Set,Get Set, Go!Go!

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A horse race lasts minutes.The Kentucky Derby is a big race. The horses run a mile. The race is exciting!

A soccer game is longer than an hour.Players run, kick, and try to score. The action does not stop.

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Get Ready, Get Set, Go! A golf tournament lastsfor days. Each day, golfers play a round. That is 18 holes. The winner is the player with the lowest score!

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wKids all around the world play baseball and softball.

Top teams compete. But only a few get to play in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Thats where the top teams face off.

Kids have fun. The World Series is not only about baseball. Kids make friends. They meet kids on other teams.

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Kids get ready. Coaches help teams get ready before a game. A coach helps train athletes to compete. A coach encourages players to work together as a team.

Kids all around the world play baseball

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Players have different responsibilities or jobs.But they work as a team to win. The pitcher throws the ball. The catcher catches the ball.

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Kids who play well become stars. Little League players sign their names on baseballs. They feel famous. Other kids admire them.

In 2005, a team from Ewa Beach, Hawaii, won. The players were from the islandof Oahu. It was the first timea Hawaiian team won theLittle League World Series.

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If at first you dont succeed,Slide for second.

In curve, out curve,Slow ball, drop.Dont forget JimThe star shortstop.

Life and baseballAre just the same;You must strike hardTo win the game.

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