Rocks, Stones, and Petrified Bones

Flat sides and sharp corners

A chunk of mineral may seem to be just a jagged, lumpy, or twisty piece of hard stuff with no special shape. But each kind of mineral is actually made up of tiny shapes called crystals—shapes that…

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Holidays and Birthdays

Happy New Year!

The first day of the year is both a holiday and a holy day. It is also a time to look back and a time to look ahead. It is a time to make a new beginning. So, many people make New Year’s resolutions….

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About Animals

Chirp, creak, buzz

Z eet-zeet-zeet! Cree-cree-cree! Ch-ch-ch-ch-urrrrr ! Those are some of the insect noises you can hear on a hot summer night. Most of the chirps, creaks, and buzzes you hear are made by crickets,…

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