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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

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Jane Goodall: Pioneer of Chimpanzee Research

Have you ever heard of a primatologist? This is a scientist who studies primates. This includes monkeys, apes, and chimpanzees.   Jane Goodall worked as a primatologist for more than 60 years. She studied chimpanzees and how they live.   The chimpanzees let Goodall get very close to them. Goodall … Read more

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Festivals of Light

In some countries, the days in November will start to get darker earlier. There are many light festivals in November. These festivals use light in amazing ways!  The Yi Peng Lantern Festival is in Thailand. It is always on a night where there is a full moon. … Read more

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Know That State: Minnesota 

Minnesota is a state with lots of natural beauty. It is full of lakes and forests. This makes it a great place to explore nature. Winters in Minnesota are cold and snowy. People go ice fishing, skiing, … Read more

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How strong is spider silk?

You see a circular web glowing in the sunlight. A golden orb weaving spider has woven another masterpiece. You accidentally walk through it. The strands break and feel sticky. For a horsefly, though, the web … Read more