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Spiders are very important because they keep the insect population under control. Even though they have eight legs, most spiders are afraid of you.

What do you think a tidepool might be? Some tidepools only exist at low tide. In what locations do you think tidepools are found Tidepools are usually found at the seashore. The seashore, foreshore or...

Women are an important part of science. In ancient times they did science as well as math, medicine, and teaching. There were some people who said that only men could do science. But, they were wrong....

My name is Abbigail. On the sandy beach, I pick up a big seashell and put it to my ear. I love to hear the echo of the ocean’s roar. Suddenly, the shell whispers one word, "Mermaid." I find myself s...

The house cat is a small meat eating (carnivorous) animal that has been tamed by humans. There are over 60 different kinds of cats. House cats are valued for friendship. The purr of a cat can calm and...

Nick loves learning about dinosaurs. He builds a time machine to visit them and tries to save the dinosaurs. Will he succeed?

It's not fair. A contract is a contract. I'm being cheated. Oh, excuse me. You look confused. Let me start at the beginning. I am over 4,000 years old. I’ve had a hard life. I was born a goblin at t...

A fun scary read for children who enjoy scary stories. We read scary fiction stories for many reasons. One reason is for excitement. Another reason is to face our fears. When I was 11 years old, I had...

The rhyme Mary, Mary, quite contrary How does your garden grow? is included with steps for sprouting your own seeds indoors. A bonus of the apple cycle from seed to apple is also included.

In many places, Father’s Day is held on the third Sunday in June. But, Father’s Day can be every day. Even if you don’t have a father, any important adult can be like a father.

Trees are the biggest plants on earth. Life could not exist without trees and many plants that produce oxygen for humans and other animals to breathe. Trees improve our air, save water, preserve the s...

After many years of research and hard work, Mason finally builds a time machine. Mason jumps in the time machine and sets it to go back 66 million years ago. He spins around and around. What will happ...