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Jared Siemens
The librarian is an important person in my community. Librarians help make the library useful for the people who visit it. Find out more in Librarians, a People in My…
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El maestro es una persona importante de mi comunidad. Los maestros ayudan a los ninos a aprender cosas nuevas. Descubre mas en Los maestros, uno de los libros de La…
El veterinario es una persona importante de mi comunidad. Los veterinarios ayudan a los animales a estar sanos. Descubre mas en Los veterinarios, uno de los libros de La gente…
El chef es una persona importante de mi comunidad. Los chefs saben cocinar muchos platos diferentes de memoria. Descubre mas en Los chefs, uno de los libros de La gente…
El trabajador de la construccion es una persona importante de mi comunidad. Ayudan a construir cosas, como edificios y puentes. Descubre mas en Los trabajadores de la construccion, uno de…
El dentista es una persona importante de mi comunidad. Los dentistas nos ayudan a cuidar los dientes. Descubre mas en Los dentistas, uno de los libros de La gente de…
El granjero es una persona importante de mi comunidad. Cuida de los cultivos y los ayuda a crecer. Descubre mas en Los granjeros uno de los libros de La gente…
?Sabias que el bosque boreal es el ecosistema terrestre mas grande del planeta? Casi la mitad de los bosques boreales del mundo se encuentran en Rusia. Descubre mas datos intrigantes…
?Sabias que las cuevas tienen tuneles cavados por el viento y el agua? La Cueva Colosal, en Kentucky, tiene mas de 400 millas (644 kilometros) de tuneles. Descubre mas datos…
Did you know that water shapes the Earth slowly? Water wears away rocks and soil as it flows over the land. Learn more about water in How Water Shapes the…
Did you know that some birds can learn how to talk? Parrots can learn to say more than 700 words. Learn more about these incredible animals in Bird.
Did you know that a rabbit’s front teeth never stop growing? Chewing on wood helps to keep a rabbit’s teeth healthy. Learn more about these incredible animals in Rabbit.
Did you know that centipedes can have up to 177 pairs of legs? Centipedes can move up to 16 inches (40.6 centimeters) in one second. Learn more about these amazing…
Did you know that dragonflies have two pairs of wings? Dragonflies can fly forwards, backwards, and hover in place. Learn more about these amazing insects in Dragonflies.
Did you know that the goliath beetle is one of the heaviest insects on Earth? One goliath beetle can weigh as much as a kiwi fruit. Learn more about these…
Did you know that baby grasshoppers are called nymphs? Adult grasshoppers can jump up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) high. Learn more about these amazing insects in Grasshoppers.
Did you know that only female mosquitoes drink blood? Mosquitoes have special straw-shaped mouths that help them sip their food. Learn more about these amazing insects in Mosquitoes.
Did you know that scorpions have special claws called pincers? Scorpions use their pincers to catch and hold their food. Learn more about these amazing arachnids in Scorpions.
The teacher is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know that most teachers work more than 10 hours each day? Learn more about teachers in The Teacher.
Did you know that plants, animals, and people are all organisms? Organisms need air, food, water, and a place to live. Learn more about organisms and their effects on Earth…
The doctor is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know there are more than 900,000 doctors in the United States? Learn more about doctors in The Doctor.
The firefighter is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know that firefighters wear about 60 pounds of gear? Learn more about firefighters in The Firefighter.
The librarian is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know there are more than 200,000 librarians in the United States? Learn more about librarians in The Librarian.
The police officer is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know that police officers work with police dogs? Learn more about police officers in The Police Officer.
The veterinarian is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know there are more than 90,000 veterinarians in the United States? Learn more about veterinarians in The Veterinarian.
Did you know that each American uses about seven trees worth of paper each year? Learn how people can use paper wisely in Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Paper.
Did you know that most caves are formed by nature? Black bears often spend the winter hibernating in them. Learn more about these fascinating places in Caves.
Did you know that boreal forests cover more land than any other habitat? The trees in a boreal forest help clean the air. Learn more about these fascinating places in…
The waste collector is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know that waste collectors have special trucks that squish waste? Learn more about waste collectors in The Waste Collector.
The chef is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know that chefs can cook many healthy meals by memory? Learn more about chefs in The Chef.
The postal worker is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know that some postal workers may use a boat to deliver mail to houses along a river? Learn more…
The farmer is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know that most of the foods people eat are grown by farmers? Learn more about farmers in The Farmer.
The construction worker is a person in my neighborhood. Did you know that construction workers build tall buildings? Learn more about construction workers in The Construction Worker.
Did you know that there are more than 15,400 police departments across the United States? A police officer keeps people safe and makes sure they follow the rules. Learn more…
Did you know that more than 50 million children attend public schools in the United States? A teacher helps children explore new things. Learn more about teachers in The Teacher.
Did you know that more than 90 million dogs are kept as pets in the United States? A veterinarian makes sure pets are healthy at checkups. Learn more about veterinarians…
El medico es una persona importante de mi comunidad. El medico ayuda a la gente a estar sana. Descubre mas en Los medicos, uno de los libros de La gente…
El bombero es una persona importante de mi comunidad. Los bomberos suelen ser los primeros en llegar cuando se pide ayuda. Descubre mas en Los bomberos, uno de los libros…
Did you know that some monkeys like to take hot baths? There is only one type of monkey that does not have a tail. Discover more about these curious animals…
Did you know that pigs are one of the smartest animals on Earth? Some pigs have even learned to play video games. Learn more about these fascinating farm animals in…
Did you know that goats are excellent climbers? Goats have been known to climb trees in search of berries and leaves. Learn more about these fascinating farm animals –
