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Where on Earth Is Australia?

When it is winter in the United States, it can be summer in other countries! One of these countries is Australia.  Australia is between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. It is the sixth largest country in the … Read more

A map of Charles Darwin’s voyage on the HMS Beagle.
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The Voyage of the HMS Beagle

  Imagine spending almost five years sailing around the world. Living on a boat the whole time! That is what Charles Darwin did from 1831–1836. He was the naturalist (a person who studies plants and … Read more

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Treasure: Stolen and Found!

What do you think of when you hear the word treasure?   Treasure might be jewelry or art. It might be metals like gold or silver. These objects might be very old.   Some treasure is kept … Read more

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Where on Earth Is Malaysia? 

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. The biggest city in Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur. Petaling Street Market is one of the most famous markets there. Both visitors and many local families shop here for … Read more

A yellow octopus against yellow seaweed.
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How do octopuses blend in?

Octopuses are found in oceans worldwide. They live in shallow and deep water. The only hard part of their body is their beak. They use their beaks to crack open crabs and clams for lunch. … Read more

Dr. Jane Goodall interacting with a chimpanzee around 1965.
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Dr. Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall was a scientist who studied chimpanzees. She spent almost 30 years observing chimpanzees in the wild in Africa. She was known for patiently watching and waiting for groups of chimpanzees to get used … Read more